Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesHard
A Florida driver, aged 20, is stopped by law enforcement and found to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05%. What is the immediate consequence under Florida's Zero Tolerance Law?
- AA verbal warning and recommendation for an alcohol education course.
- BA 6-month suspension of their driving privilege.
- CA mandatory fine and 30 days in jail.
- DA 12-month suspension of their driving privilege.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. A 6-month suspension of their driving privilege.
Florida's Zero Tolerance Law dictates that any driver under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher will have their driving privilege suspended. For a first offense (BAC 0.02% or higher), the suspension is 6 months. A 0.05% BAC is well above this threshold.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Verbal warnings are not the consequence for violating the Zero Tolerance Law; there are immediate penalties.
- C. While fines and jail time can be part of DUI penalties for those 21+, the immediate consequence for a minor under Zero Tolerance is primarily license suspension.
- D. A 12-month suspension would typically apply to a second or subsequent offense under the Zero Tolerance Law.
Florida Zero Tolerance Law (Under 21)
Florida's Zero Tolerance Law prohibits drivers under 21 from operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02% or higher, resulting in immediate license suspension.
- Applies to drivers under 21.
- BAC of 0.02% or higher is a violation.
- First offense: 6-month license suspension.
- Second offense: 12-month license suspension.
Memory trick: Under 21, even a little alcohol means your license is done.