Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
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 for drivers under 21?
- AThey will receive a warning and be required to attend a DUI awareness course.
- BTheir driving privilege will be suspended for 6 months.
- CTheir driving privilege will be suspended for 30 days.
- DThey will be charged with a DUI, facing up to 6 months in jail.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Their driving privilege will be suspended for 6 months.
Under Florida's Zero Tolerance Law, any driver under the age of 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher will have their driving privilege suspended for 6 months for a first offense.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; a mandatory suspension is imposed, not just a warning.
- C. This is incorrect; the suspension for a BAC of 0.02% or more is longer.
- D. A BAC of 0.05% is below the legal limit for DUI for adults (0.08%), but triggers the Zero Tolerance Law for minors.
Florida Zero Tolerance Law (Under 21)
Florida's law that makes it illegal for drivers under 21 to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02% or higher.
- Applies to drivers under 21 years old.
- BAC of 0.02% or higher results in license suspension.
- First offense suspension is 6 months; second offense is 1 year.
Memory trick: Zero tolerance for young drivers means even a tiny sip can lead to a long suspension.