Thursday, February 8, 2018

Who needs a drivers license in Jacksonville, Florida?

Florida Classified Driver Licenses

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issues the following classes of licenses: Class A, B, C, D, and E.

  • Classes A, B, and C are for drivers of commercial motor vehicles such as large trucks and buses.
  • Classes D and E are for drivers of non-commercial vehicles.

NOTE: There is a separate manual entitled Commercial Driver License Manual for Truck and Bus Drivers. This manual is available at any driver license office. If you wish to drive a commercial motor vehicle as defined below, you must be properly tested and licensed to do so.

Who Needs One?

If you live in Florida and want to drive a motor vehicle on public streets and highways, you are required to have a State of Florida Driver License.

If you move to Florida and have a valid license from another state, you must get a Florida license within 30 days of becoming a resident. You are considered a resident of Florida if you:

  • enroll your children in public school, or
  • register to vote, or
  • file for a homestead exemption, or
  • accept employment, or
  • reside in Florida for more than six consecutive months.

Who Does Not Need One?

The following persons may drive in Florida without having a Florida driver license if they have a valid license from another state or country:

  • Any non-resident who is at least 16 years old.
  • Persons employed by the United States Government driving a United States Government motor vehicle on official business.
  • Any non-resident working for a firm on a contract for the United States Government. (This exemption is only for 60 days.)
  • Any non-resident attending college in Florida.
  • Persons who drive only vehicles like farm tractors or road machines temporarily on the highway may drive without a license.
  • A licensed driver who lives in another state and travels regularly between his home and work in Florida.
  • Non-resident migrant farm workers even though they are employed or place children in the public schools, providing they have a valid license from their home state.
  • Members of the Armed Forces stationed in Florida and their dependents, with these exceptions:
    1. Service member or spouse claims homestead exemption (All drivers in family must obtain Florida licenses),
    2. Service member becomes employed (All drivers in family must obtain Florida licenses),
    3. Spouse becomes employed (Spouse and children who drive must obtain Florida licenses),
    4. Child becomes employed (Only employed child who drives must obtain Florida license).

Learner’s Driver License

A person who holds a Learner’s License must be accompanied by a licensed driver, 21 years of age or older, who occupies the front passenger seat closest to the right of the driver.

Drivers can only drive during daylight hours for the first three months from the original issue date when accompanied by a licensed driver, 21 years or older who occupies the front passenger seat.

After the first three months, drivers may operate a vehicle from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a licensed driver, 21 years or older in the front passenger seat.

NOTE: Drivers with a Learner’s License are ineligible for a motorcycle endorsement.

Requirements:

  • Be at least 15 years old.
  • Pass vision, road signs and road rules tests.
  • Have the signature of one parent (or guardian) on the consent form if under age 18.
  • Completion of Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course.
  • Two forms of identification.
  • Social Security Number.
  • Must be in compliance with school attendance.

The 2000 Florida Legislature amended section 322.05, Florida Statutes, changing the requirements to obtain a Class E license for a driver under the age of 18 holding a learner’s license. The following requirements must be met in order to obtain a regular Class E license if a learner’s license is issued on or after October 1, 2000:

  • Must hold a Learner’s License for at least 12 months or until the 18th birthday.
  • Must have NO convictions 12 months from the issue date of the learner’s license.
  • May have one traffic conviction within 12 months from the issue date of the learner’s license if adjudication is withheld.
  • A parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult over 21 years old must certify that the driver has 50 hours driving experience, including 10 hours of night time driving.

Parent’s Consent for Minors

If you are under 18 and are not married, your license application must be signed by one parent or legal guardian. STEP-PARENTS MAY NOT SIGN FOR YOU UNLESS THEY HAVE LEGALLY ADOPTED YOU.
The application must be signed in front of the examiner or a notary public. Whoever signs your application agrees to take responsibility with you for your driving. If the signer decides not to accept responsibility for your driving, your license will be canceled. To cancel the license, the signer must write a letter to the department requesting to withdraw their consent for the minor driver. I include the complete name, date of birth and driver license number of the minor driver in the letter.

THE CONSENT FORM MUST BE NOTARIZED OR SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE EXAMINER.

Identifying Yourself

State law requires identification, proof of date of birth and social security number from all customers before a driver license or identification card can be issued. Each applicant for an original (first time) driver license or identification card MUST present one of the following as his or her primary identification document:

PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION

  1. United States birth certificate, including U.S. territories and District of Columbia. (Original or Certified Copy).
  2. Valid United States passport (not expired).
  3. Alien Registration receipt card (not expired).
  4. Employment authorization card issued by the United States Department of Justice (not expired).
  5. Proof of non-immigrant classification provided by United States Department of Justice (Form I94 not expired or Certificate of Naturalization)(not expired).

In addition, a secondary identification document is required and may include, but is not limited to, the original or certified copy of one of the following:

SECONDARY IDENTIFICATION

  1. School record stating date of birth, which must contain the registrar’s signature.
  2. Transcript of the birth record filed with a public officer charged with the duty of recording certificates.
  3. Baptism certificate, which shows date of birth and the place of baptism.
  4. Family bible record or birth announcement in a baby book.
  5. An insurance policy on the customers life which has been in force for at least two years and which has the month, day and year of birth.
  6. A military or military dependent identification card.
  7. Florida or another state driver license, valid or expired (may also serve as a primary item).
  8. Florida license record or identification card record.
  9. Selective Service Registration (Draft Card).
  10. Florida Vehicle Registration certificate (HSMV 83399, owner’s copy) obtained from the tax collector’s office where the customer’s vehicle was registered, Florida, or out-of-state registration certificate, if name and date of birth are shown.
  11. Florida and out of state, non-driver identification cards (may also serve as a primary item).
  12. Receipt copy of your last Florida driver license issuance.
  13. Immigration form I-571.
  14. Federal form DD-214 (military record).
  15. Marriage certificate.
  16. Court order, which includes legal name.
  17. A Florida voter registration card which was issued at least three months previously.
  18. Personal identification by an examiner or by a person well known to the examiner.
  19. Social Security Card.
  20. Parent Consent Form (HSMV 71022).
  21. Out-of-country driver license or identification car, government issued.

If you have legally changed your name by marriage or court order, you must submit the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate or court order.

No photocopies will be accepted unless certified by the issuing authority.

NOTE: A secondary identification from the above list is required. The Social Security Number (if issued) MUST be included on the application for a driver’s license or identification card.

Traffic Law and Substance Abuse

If you have never been issued a license in any jurisdiction (state or country), you are required to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course before you will be issued a license. Consult your local phone directory for locations in your area.

Driver Education

Driver education courses such as One Direction Driving can help you develop the skills you need to be a safe driver. You can obtain more information by going here or referring to your local telephone directory under Driving Instruction or Traffic Schools.

Third Party Testing

Many Driver Education teachers assist the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) in licensing new drivers. Students who satisfactorily complete the DHSMV-approved Driver Education Licensing Assistance Program (DELAP) courses in participating public or private schools may receive DHSMV waiver certificates from their driver education teacher. These certificates, when presented to the local driver license office, will be used to replace the DHSMV written and/or driving tests for issuance of a learner’s driver license or Class E license. DHSMV may, however, test any student on a random basis before issuing a driver license. The waiver certificates are valid for one year from the original date of issuance.

Source – www.stateofflorida.com

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