Florida Law Increases Driver's License, Learner's Permit Requirements

Florida Law Increases Driver's License, Learner's Permit Requirements

Michael Costeines
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May 30, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that will increase requirements to receive a Florida driver's license and a state learner's permit. The new law, under SB 994, requires a person 18 or older to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course to obtain a Florida driver's license and pass a driver's education […]
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Senate Passes Bill Adding Driver's License Requirements, Stronger Penalties for Texting

Senate Passes Bill Adding Driver's License Requirements, Stronger Penalties for Texting

Michael Costeines
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April 16, 2025
The Florida Senate passed a bill 36-0 on Tuesday that would require a person 18 years of age or older to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course to obtain a Florida driver's license and pass a driver's education safety course for a learner's permit, as well as additional penalties for texting while […]
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Collins Looks to Add Requirements for Driver ID, Learner's Permit

Collins Looks to Add Requirements for Driver ID, Learner's Permit

Michael Costeines
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March 25, 2025
The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a bill 14-0 on Monday that would require a person 18 years of age or older to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course to obtain a Florida driver's license and pass a driver's education safety course for a learner's permit. Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) filed the bill […]
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