The DMV's Authority to Revoke or Suspend Your Driver's License
Driving is not a right. It is a privilege in Florida. As such, the DMV has a lot of authority over whether or not a person has a driver’s license. Chapter 322 of Florida Statutes lays out specific laws regarding driver’s licenses. The most common reasons people lose their driver’s licenses include: 1. Drug related offenses – Per section 322.055, when a person is convicted of a drug related offense, the court shall direct the DMV to revoke the driver’s license of the person for 1 year; 2. Habitual Traffic Offender – Per section 322.264, when a person has accumulated the specified number of convictions in (1) or (2) within a 5-year period the license is suspended for 5 years: (1) 3 or more convictions of any one or more of the following: a. Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from operating a vehicle; b. Any violation of 316.193 (DUI) c. Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used d. Driving a motor vehi