Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
A Florida driver, aged 19, is found to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.03%. Under Florida's Zero Tolerance Law, what is the immediate consequence for their driver's license?
- AA warning will be issued, no suspension.
- BThey will be required to attend an alcohol education course.
- CTheir license will be suspended for 12 months.
- DTheir license will be suspended for 6 months.
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Correct answer: D. Their license will be suspended for 6 months.
Under Florida's Zero Tolerance Law, drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher will have their driving privilege suspended for 6 months for a first offense. A BAC of 0.03% falls within this range.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; there are specific penalties for violating the Zero Tolerance Law.
- B. While an alcohol education course may be required as part of reinstatement, it's not the immediate consequence for the license.
- C. This is the suspension period for a second offense, or for refusing a BAC test.
Zero Tolerance Law (FL, Under 21)
Florida's Zero Tolerance Law dictates that drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher will face an immediate license suspension.
- Applies to drivers under 21.
- BAC of 0.02% or higher.
- First offense: 6-month suspension.
Memory trick: Zero tolerance means zero fun, 0.02 and your license is done for six months!