Common Offenses With Driver's License Suspensions and Revocations

Offense
Suspension
Murder resulting from operation of a motor vehicle; DUI manslaughter where conviction represents a subsequent DUI-related conviction; 4th DUI (See section 322.26, Florida Statutes)
Permanent revocation
Any felony where a motor vehicle is used; failure to stop and render aid when required in a crash resulting in death or personal injury; perjury to the Department under 322.26; conviction of 3 charges of reckless driving within 3 months; conviction of lewdness or prostitution with the use of a motor vehicle; conviction of any offense where there is the use of a motor vehicle and the Court feels it warrants the revocation of driving; fraudulent insurance claims (See section 322.26, Florida Statutes)
Indefinite revocation
DUI; Refusal (See section 316.193, Florida Statutes)
Anywhere from 6 months to permanent revocation
Fleeing/Eluding law enforcement (See section 316.1935, Florida Statutes)
Anywhere from 1 year to 5 year suspension
Possession of Controlled Substances (See section 322.055, Florida Statutes)
1 year suspension
Theft (See section 812.014, Florida Statutes)
Anywhere from 6 months to 1 year suspension
Racing on Highways (See section 316.191, Florida Statutes)
1 year suspension
Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) (See section 322.264, Florida Statutes)
5 year suspension
Failure to pay child support 
Suspended until paid

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