2024-2025 SGT Bibliography - Statutes Flashcards
What drug is not subject to presumptive field testing?
Legal Medical Marijuanna
What is defined as legal hemp?
cannabis containing THC of .03% or less
What happens when samples of cannabis test negative on the Duquenois-Levine Reagent System?
No further actions should be taken
What is considered illegal marijuanna?
cannabis containing THC higher than .03%
Who must sworn member consult if they are unable to use the Cannabis Typification test kit?
Troop Legal Advisor
What standard is used when conducting cannabis investigations?
Odor plus standard
If there is an odor of cannabis in a vehicle and the subject answer no to the question “Do you have any marijuana or hemp in the vehicle”, what can you do?
detain and search the vehicle
If there is an odor of cannabis in a vehicle and the subject answer yes to the question “Do you have any marijuana or hemp in the vehicle”, what can you do?
must determine if it is marijuana or hemp
If subject advised what they have is marijuana then what?
must determine if the marijuana was legally obtained
If determined that marijuana is illegally obtained, then what?
detain and search vehicle
Does the “odor plus/sniff plus standard” apply to K-9?
yes
What does the “odor plus standard” require Troopers to do?
obtain circumstantial evidence beyond the mere scent of marijuana to establish PC for vehicle search
Until new THC test kit is acquired, if a felony amount of cannabis is found, no custodial arrest shall be made until the Trooper consult with who?
Troop Legal Advisor
If a person is commanded by a peace officer to assist him/her in an arrest, will that person be civilly liable?
No
Does a person who has been commanded by a peace officer to assist him/her, does that person have the same authority to arrest as the peace officer?
Yes
Does a peace officer have to inform the person being arrested the cause of the arrest?
yes
In order to be charged with making a false report to LEO, the oral communication must be corroborated by what?
Audio recording or audio in a video, a written or recorded statement made by the person who gave the information, or a witness who was present when the person gave the information to the LEO
What is the charge for someone who knowingly gives false information to LEO concerning the allege commission of a capital felony?
Felony to the Third Degree
How long does the court have to order a hearing upon receipt of a petition for risk protection order?
no later than 14 days
How long can a court risk protection order last?
not exceeding 12 months
What will happen if the subject fails to show up to a protection order hearing?
court will issued the risk protection order valid for 1 year
When will the court hold a hearing to vacate a risk protection order?
No sooner than 14 days and no later than 30 days after the date of service of the request
If the court choose to vacate a risk protection order, how long does the court have to notify the petitioner?
at least 30 days before the end of the order
For risk protection order, how many hours does LEO have after service of the order to file the original receipt listing all firearms taken with the court?
72 hours
How long does subject have to reclaim their weapons after the risk protection order has been vacated before their weapons are destroyed?
1 year
How long does the clerk of court have to enter any risk protection order or temporary ex parte risk protection order into the system?
within 24 hours after issurance
How long does the clerk of court have to forward a copy of all risk protection order to law enforcement agency?
within 24 hours after issuance
How long does the clerk of court have to forward risk protection order or temporary ex parte risk protection order to the Department of Agricultural?
within 3 business days after issuance
What is the charge when a subject steals emergency medical equipment value at $300 or more?
Grand Theft - 2nd degree
What is the charge when a subject steals law enforcement equipment from an authorized emergency vehicle value at $300 or more?
Grand Theft - 2nd degree
What is the minimum amount stolen before someone can be charged with grand theft?
at least $750
What items stolen are automatically considered grand theft?
Firearm, A will, Motor Vehicle, Commercially farmed animal, Fire Extinguisher, stop sign, anhydrous ammonia, control substances, 2000 or more citrus fruits, bee colony
What amount is petit theft?
$100 or more less than$750
When is theft of $100 or more less than $750 of value considered grand theft?
When property is taken from a dwelling or from the unenclosed curtilage of a dwelling
How long is the first suspension of a driver license for petit theft?
up to 6 months
How long is the second or subsequent suspension of a driver license for petit theft?
1 year
A person who stores or leaves, on premise under his or her control, a loaded firearm and who knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without lawful permission of the minor’s parent commit what?
misdemeanor of the second degree
What is required to test a person who used a firearm in a crime for alcohol or drugs in his or her system?
Probable cause
What can someone not be charged with when they have the presence of any controlled substance in their system?
Possession of a controlled substance
How long does an LEO have to execute and return a search warrant?
10 days
Can off-duty LEO and correction officers have the right to carry their firearm concealed?
Yes, at the discretion of their superior officers
Who are prohibited to carry firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons or devices?
Felons and Delinquents
Firearms related: What is the age in Statutes for subject committing a delinquent act?
under 24 yrs old
Do Federal LEO have the same authority in the State of Florida as Florida LEO?
yes
For felony delinquent act or crime of violence, how long does LEO have to notify the superintendent of schools?
immediately
For felony delinquent act or crime of violence, how long does the school superintendent have to release the information to school personnel?
48 hours
How long will information regarding juvenile delinquent act remain on school records?
no later than 9 months after the date of arrest
When can a juvenile be transported with an adult?
when both committed the same crime
When is notice to appear by officer without a warrant lawful?
Where there is probable cause to believe that a violation has been committed
If a juvenile is released, how long does LEO have to make a written report or probable cause affidavit to the appropriate juvenile probation officer?
within 24 hours
When shall a copy of the probable cause affidavit be file with the clerk of court for juvenile arrest?
within 24 hours after the affidavit or report is made excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays
Where shall all stop and frisk temporary detainment take place?
where it was first effected or the immediate vicinity threreof
When can stop and frisk temporary detainment turn into an arrest?
When probable cause exist
When does LEO have to the right to break into building?
to make arrest by warrant or when authorized to make an arrest for a felony without a warrant
When officers takes driver license from a subject because BAC is over .08, what’s shall be issued?
10-day temporary permit
How long does officers have to transmit result of BAC test to the department?
within 5 days after receipt of result
How long is the administrative suspension for 1st refusal?
1 year
How long is the administrative suspension for 2nd or subsequent refusal?
18 months
What else can be charged on the arrest report for a 2nd or subsequent refusal?
Misdemeanor charge for 2nd refusal
What is the suspension length for 1st DUI?
6 months
What is the suspension length for 2nd DUI?
1 year
For DUI suspensions, what is the time frame to request a formal or informal review for a restricted driving privilege?
within 10 days after issuance of notice of suspension
Will the department ability to consider any evidence submitted for a DUI suspension be affected if an officer failed to transmit the BAC result to the department?
No
For informal reviews, how long does the department have to mail a written decision to the subject and the LEO?
within 21 days after temporary permit has expired
For formal reviews, how long does the department have to send notice to the subject of the hearing officer’s decision?
with 7 working days
What is the standard use for all DL hearing reviews?
Preponderance of the evidence standard
Within how many days must the department schedule the formal review to prevent an automatic suspension invalidation?
30 days after receive of the request
For a sustained refusal, how many days must elapse before a person can be considered for a hardship license?
90 days
For a formal review, what is an automatic invalidation of suspension?
arresting officer or breath technician failed to appear at the review
Who shall hear appeals for the decision made during formal and informal reviews?
Circuit Court
If the suspended person is found not guilty at trial for unlawful BAC, what will the department do?
invalidate their suspension
How many days must elapsed before a person who is suspended for BAC of 0.08 or higher can receive a hardship license?
30 days
Can both party involved in domestic violence be arrested at the same time?
No
How long must a couple be dating before there can be dating violence?
at least 6 months
When can a person be arrested without a warrant for violating a condition of pretrial release?
when original arrest was for domestic or dating violence
What are the condition to charge someone with disorderly intoxication?
drinking in public and causing a public disturbance
What will happen if a person is convicted 3 times of disorderly intoxication?
deemed a habitual offender and is court ordered to a 60 days treatment program
For disorderly intoxication, what can a LEO do in lieu of arrest?
transport the person home or to a public or private health facility
What are the requirement to carry a concealed weapon for non-resident?
- 21 yrs of age
- has a concealed weapon permit from their State
- is a resident of the USA
How long does a non-resident have to switch their concealed weapon permit from their State to the State of Florida after they establishes legal residence in Florida?
90 days
What is the definition of Antique Firearms?
any firearms manufactured on or before 1918
Are Antique Firearms considered a firearm?
Only when it’s used to commit a crime
What weapon has one or more barrels measured less than 18 inches in length and when modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches?
Short-Barreled shotgun
What weapon has one or more barrels measured less than 16 inch in length and when modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches?
Short-Barreled Rifle
In order to make an arrest by warrant, does an officer need to have a warrant on him/herself ?
No, but when requested, shall show the warrant as soon as practicable
What must be done prior to releasing a child to a responsible adult other than the parent, guardian, or legal guardian?
conduct criminal background check of the responsible adult the child is being released to
What is the maximum time a child can be taken into temporary custody?
no longer than 6 hours
What conditions will likely result in death within 1 year after diagnosis if the condition runs its normal course?
Terminal Condition
How long is the course a physician have to take to be qualified as a physician to prescribe medical marijuana?
2 hours course with examination
What must be done before a physician can certify a person who is younger than 18 years old for medical marijuana use?
a second physician must concur with the decision
For medical marijuana, a person who is pregnant can only be certified for what?
Low-THC cannibis
Any changes to a medical marijuana certification must be updated in the registry within how many days?
within 7 days after the change is made
How long does the physician have to submit the medical marijuana certification to the applicable board after it has been issued to the patient?
within 14 days after issuing
What condition must exist before a physician can certify a patient under 18 years of age for marijuana in a form for smoking?
Terminal Condition and must have consent of parents
What is the supply limit for marijuana for people who has a medical marijuana certification?
- three 70-day supply limit of marijuana in non-smoke form
- six 35-day supply limit for marijuana in a form for smoking
What is use to calculate the 70-day supply limit of marijuana?
daily dose amount
Is there an exception to the 4-ounce possession limit of marijuana in a form for smoking?
Yes, only if the physician request and its approve by the department
How long does the department have to approve or disprove the physician request for an exception to daily limit amount of medicinal marijuana usage?
within 14 days after receipt
How often are qualified patients evaluated by a qualified physical for further medicinal marijuana usage?
every 30 weeks
What is the requirement for minor to receive a medicinal marijuana card?
Birth Certificate, current registration to K-12 School, and must have a parent or legal guardian
How can a qualified patient younger than 18 purchase or administered marijuana for medical us?
the patient’s caregiver can buy and administer the marijuana for him/her
How can a caregiver be designated for more than one qualified patient?
be a parent or legal guardian of more than one minor or adult with developmental disability
How long does a patient or caregiver have to return his/her medical marijuana ID card to the department once the department has revoked the card?
within 5 business days after revocation
What’s the maximum amount a 35-day supply of marijuana in smoke form can be dispensed unless a physician certified exception has been granted?
2.5 ounces
How long does a medical marijuana treatment center have to report to LEO any theft, diversion, or loss of marijuana?
with 24 hours
How often are medical marijuana treatment center inspected?
Biennial - once every 2 years
What is the charge for a person transporting marijuana or marijuana delivery device who refuse to present a transportation manifest to LEO?
2nd degree misdemeanor
What is the maximum amount of marijuana a patient or patient’s caregiver can possess while traveling?
70-day supply or max 4 ounces in smoking form and must remain in original packaging
How many convictions of voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from operation of a motor vehicle before someone becomes a habitual traffic offender?
three or more
How many convictions of a felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle was used before someone becomes a habitual traffic offender?
three or more
How many convictions of DWLSR before someone becomes a habitual traffic offender?
three or more
How many convictions of hit and run resulting from death or personal injuries to another before someone becomes a habitual traffic offender?
three or more
How many convictions of driving a CMV while his or her privilege is disqualified before someone becomes a habitual traffic offender?
three or more
How many convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed before someone becomes a habitual traffic offender?
15
What type of CDL is needed to drive a motor vehicle having a gross weight of 26001 pounds and if gross weight rating or gross vehicle weight of the vehicle being towed is more than 10,000 pounds?
Class A CDL
What type of CDL is needed to drive a motor vehicle having a gross weight of 26001 pounds and if gross weight rating or gross vehicle weight of the vehicle being towed is less than 10,000 pounds?
Class B CDL
What type of CDL is needed to drive a motor vehicle having a gross weight rating of less than 26001 pounds and who is required to obtain an endorsement?
Class C CDL
If a person operate a motor vehicle without a license or while license is suspended and cause a death or serious bodily injury commits what?
3rd degree felony
What is the charge for a first conviction for a CMV driver driving a CMV while CDL is suspended?
Misdemeanor
What is the charge for a second or subsequent conviction for a CMV driver driving a CMV while CDL is suspended?
Felony
What is the time restriction for drivers under the age of 17?
After 11 PM and before 6 AM
What is the exception to the time restriction for drivers under the age of 17?
- accompanied by a valid driver of at least 21
2. driving to or from work or school event
What is the time restriction for drivers who are 17 years of age?
after 1 AM and before 5 AM
What is the exception to the time restriction for drivers who are 17 years of age?
- accompanied by a valid driver of at least 21
2. driving to or from work or school event
Can a marriage be solemnized without a marriage license?
no
Within how many days must the solemnized paperwork be transmitted to the county?
within 10 days after solemnizing
Is a person who is employed by the USA while operating a noncommercial motor vehicle owned or lease by the USA and being operated on official business required to get a driver license?
no
Is a person who is operating any road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry temporarily operated or moved on a highway required to get a driver license?
no
Does a person need a driver license to operate a golf cart?
no, but must be at least 14 yrs old
How long can a person living in another State and is employed by a firm in that State and the firm is under contract with the USA and the person is temporarily working in Florida for an extended period of time drive a noncommercial motor vehicle without having to obtain a Florida Driver License?
60 days
Is it a justification to use force to defend oneself or another from bodily harm while making an arrest?
yes
Is it a justification to use force in retaking a felon who have escape?
yes
Is it a justification to use force when arresting felons fleeing from justice?
yes
Is it a justification to use force when the officer reasonably believes that a fleeing felon poses a threat of death or serious physical harm to the officer or others?
yes
Is it a justification to use force while making an arrest of a fleeing felon who has committed a crime involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious physical harm to another person?
yes
How long are marriage licenses valid for?
60 days
What does a person commit by providing false age on an application for a driver license or identification card?
2nd degree misdemeanor
What does a person commit by having a possession of a fake, forged, stolen, or blank driver license or manufacture, sell, or use said card?
3rd degree felony
What is the punishment for a person who provide false information when applying for CMV driver license or CMV learner’s permit?
disqualified from driving CMV for 1 year
What is the punishment for a person who is convicted of fraud in connection with testing for a CMV driver license or CMV learner’s permit?
disqualified from driving CMV for 1 year
Can a person have more than one valid driver license at anytime?
no
A person who has been convicted of two or more times for a DUI offense within 5 years or convicted of three or more offense within 10 years anywhere in the USA is required to do what before the department will issue them a driver license?
complete a department approved substance abuse education course
How long does a person who has been convicted of two or more times for a DUI offense within 5 years or convicted of three or more offense within 10 years anywhere in the USA have to complete a department approved substance abuse education course?
90 days after issuance of DL
What is the punishment for a person whose CMV DL has been expired for a period of 30 days or less and who drives a CMV within the State?
non-moving violation
What is the maximum amount of funds allowable to the FHP Auxiliary by Statute?
$50,000 per fiscal year
What is the suspension time for first refusal?
1 year
What is the suspension time for 2nd refusal?
18 months
How is alcohol from blood test listed?
grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood
How is alcohol from a breath test listed?
grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath
How is alcohol from urine test listed?
grams of alcohol per 67 milliliters of urine
What does the term cancellation mean?
declaring a driver license void or terminated
What does the term Commercial Motor Vehicle mean?
- gross weight vehicle rating of 26,001 lbs or more
- designated to transport more than 15 persons, including the driver
- is transporting hazardous materials
When is a vehicle that occasionally transports person or property to and from a closed-course Motorsport facility not considered a commercial motor vehicle?
when it’s not for profit and corporate sponsorship is not involved
What’s the displacement amount on a motor before a vehicle is considered a motorcycle?
more than 50cc
What is the meaning of revocation?
driving privileges is terminated
What is the meaning of suspension?
driving privileges has been withdraw by the department temporarily
What type of vehicle has a minimum unladen weight of 900 lbs, has a single enclosed occupant compartment, is produced in a minimum quantity of 300 in any calendar year and is capable of a speed greater than 60 miles per hour on level ground?
Tri-vehicle
Who must DHSMV seek approval from prior to using a traffic infraction detectors on state roads?
Department of Transportation
What is the illegal BAC level for a person under 21 years old?
.02
What is the suspension for 1st refusal for a person under 21 years old?
1 year
What is the suspension for 2nd or subsequent refusal for a person under 21 year old?
18 months
How long does a person who is under 21 have to request a formal or informal review after receiving a DUI?
10 days after the issuance of the notice of suspension
What is the BAC level for a person who is under 21 which will require that person to remain suspended until he/she has completed a substance abuse course?
.05 or higher
After informal/formal review of a DUI suspension for persons under the age of 21, how long does the department have to mail the notice to the person?
within 7 days after completing the review
If a person under the age of 21 request a DUI suspension review from the department, how long does the department have to schedule the review?
within 30 days after the request is received
If a person under the age of 21 request a DUI suspension review and the department fails to schedule the hearing within 30 days, what happens next?
The department will invalidate the suspension
How much time must elapse before a person under the age of 21 who is suspended for a DUI can request for a hardship DL?
30 days
Who can hear appeals for departmental DL suspension for DUI involving a person who is under the age of 21?
Circuit Court
What type of cannabis sativa has THC amount of .03 percent or less?
Hemp
What are the two condition that would prevent someone from getting approval to cultivate hemp or prevent someone from getting their hemp cultivation license renewed?
- falsified application for hemp license or hemp license renewal
- convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance under state or federal law
How long following the date of a conviction of a felony relating to a controlled substance can a person be approved for a Hemp Cultivation license?
10 years following the date of the conviction
How long shall the department maintain a registry of Land used to cultivate hemp?
3 calendar years
What happens when a hemp cultivating licensee negligently violates the corrective action plan three times within 5 years?
can’t cultivate hemp for 5 years following the date of the 3rd violation
Under the corrective action plan for Hemp Cultivator, how often must the licensee periodically report to the department on compliance?
at least once every 2 calendar years after the date of the violation
What is the name of the advisory council established to provide advice and expertise to the department with respect to plans, policies, and procedures application to the administration of the state hemp program?
Industrial Hemp Advisory Council
What is required before a LEO can request chemical or physical test from a person driving a commercial motor vehicle?
reasonable cause
What happens if a CMV driver refused to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test for the 1st time?
1 year suspension
What happens if a CMV driver refused to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test for the 2nd time?
permanent disqualification of CDL
What happens if a person is incapable of refusing a blood test due to being unconscious, has a mental or physical condition?
shall be deemed to have consented to a blood test
What can an LEO not charge someone with if their chemical test show a controlled substance in their system?
possession of a controlled substance
What is the punishment for CMV drivers who has any amount of alcohol in their system?
placed out of service for 24 hrs
What is the BAC level has to be to charge a CMV driver with a DUI?
.04 or higher
What must be completed before the department can hire someone has a traffic accident investigation officer?
cognitive test, drug test, polygraph, psychological test and extensive background check
What is the minimum amount of damage on vehicle crashes before involved parties are required to report to LEO?
at least $500
How long does vehicle repair shops has to report vehicles brought into their shop with apparent bullet holes?
24 hours
What is the charge for anybody who knowingly repair vehicles with apparent bullet holes without reporting to LEO?
1st degree Misdemeanor
Does the crash report Statute apply to autonomous vehicles?
If vehicle has autonomous mode fully engaged, then no
How long does LEO have to submit crash reports to the department after the investigations?
within 10 days
If special circumstances exist, how long does a person who is involved in a crash have to provide LEO with insurance information?
24 hours - citation may be voided
When are crash reports no longer confidential?
60 days after the report is filed
What is the charge for disclosing confidential and exempt records?
3rd degree felony
What is the minimum sentenced for someone who drives at a high rate of speed or in any manner which demonstrates a wanton disregard for the safety of persons, or property and causes serious bodily injury or death to another while fleeing from LEO?
3 years
What does someone commits when they drives at a high rate of speed or in any manner which demonstrates a wanton disregard for the safety of persons, or property and causes serious bodily injury or death to another while fleeing from LEO?
1st degree Felony
What does someone commits when they drives at a high rate of speed or in any manner which demonstrates a wanton disregard for the safety of persons, or property while fleeing from LEO?
2nd degree Felony
What does a person commits by leaving or attempting to leave the scene of a crash having knowledge of an order to stop by an LEO and willfully refuses to stop in compliance, willfully flees in an attempt to elude the ordering officer and in the process causes injury to another or causes damage to any property belonging to another?
Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding - 2nd degree Felony
What does a person commits by leaving or attempting to leave the scene of a crash having knowledge of an order to stop by an LEO and willfully refuses to stop in compliance, willfully flees in an attempt to elude the ordering officer and in the process causes serious bodily injury or death to another?
Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding - 1st degree Felony
What is the minimum mandatory sentence for someone convicted with aggravated fleeing or eluding with serious bodily injury or death to another?
3 years
What is the DL revocation period for a person in violation of the fleeing or attempting to flee from LEO Florida Statute?
more than 1 year but not to exceed 5 years
What is any container of alcoholic beverage which is immediately capable of being consumed from, or the seal of which has been broken?
Open container
When is an open container deemed to be in possession of the operator of a vehicle?
- not in possession of the passenger
- not located in a locked glove compartment
- not located in a locked trunk
- not located in other locked non-passenger area of the vehicle
When is an open container considered to be in the possession of a passenger of a vehicle?
when the container is in physical control of the passenger
The open container statute does not apply to who?
- passenger of a limo
- passenger of a bus
- passenger of a self-contained motor vehicle which is in excess of 21 feet in length
What is not considered an open container?
A bottle of wine that has been resealed
Does the wireless communication device prohibition statute apply to a vehicle not in motion?
No
What must a LEO do when they stop a motorist for texting while driving?
inform the motorist of his or her right to decline a search of his or her wireless communications device
What is the punishment for the 1st violation of the wireless communication device prohibition statute?
non-moving violation
What is the punishment for the 2nd or subsequent violation of the wireless communication device prohibition statute within 5 years of the prior conviction date?
moving violation
What must be recorded when an LEO issue a citation for violation of the wireless communication device prohibition statute?
must record race and ethnicity of the violator
Where on the roadway must a person operating a moped at less than the normal speed of traffic?
ride as close as possible to right-hand curb or edge of the road
When are moped allowed to ride away from the right-hand curb or edge of the road?
- overtaking or passing
- preparing to turn left
- avoid an obstruction
When does moped operator has all rights or duties applicable to a pedestrian?
when pushing moped along sidewalk or across the roadway
Is it legal for a moped operator to propel a moped upon and along a sidewalk while the motor is operating?
no
What is the keyword for careless driving?
Careful and Prudent
What is the BAC level set by statute that would presume someone is not under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the extent that his or her normal faculties were impaired?
.05 or less
What is the prima facie evidence that a person was under the influence of alcoholic beverage to the extent that his or her normal faculties were impaired?
BAC level of .08 or higher
What is the maximum total outside width of any vehicle or the load thereon?
102 inches
What condition must exist before DOT can prohibit vehicles that are wider than 96 inches from traveling on certain road?
public roads that does not have at least one through lane of 12 feet or more in width in each direction
What is the maximum height limit on a vehicle?
13 feet 6 inches
What type of vehicle is exempt from the maximum height rule?
automobile transporter
Whats the maximum height of an automobile transporter?
14 feet
What is the maximum length allowed for a combination of vehicles?
65 feet
What is the maximum length of a automobile or boat transporter semitrailer?
50 feet with 6 feet extension to the rear of trailer
What is the exception for the length requirement for automobile or boat transporter semitrailer?
must be non-stinger-steered and is 65 to 80 feet or less in overall length
How far can the overall length of straight truck or truck tractor-semitrailer transporting horticultural trees be extended beyond the rear of the vehicle?
10 feet
What is the maximum length of a straight truck?
40 feet
What is the maximum length of a straight truck equipment with a fork lift?
50 feet
What is the maximum length of a straight truck pulling a trailer?
68 feet
How many trailer can a straight truck tow?
One
What is the maximum length for a Truck Tractor-semitrailer combination?
48 feet
What is required before a Truck Tractor-semitrailer combination over 48 feet in length can operate on Florida Roadways?
required a permit
How many feet can a load extend beyond the front wheels of a vehicle?
3 feet
How many feet can a load extend beyond the front of a stinger-steered automobile transporter?
4 feet
What is the load extension limitation exception?
bicycle racks carrying bicycles on public sector transit vehicles
What is the maximum extension for bicycle racks on public sector transit vehicles?
8 feet 6 inches
What is exempt from the width and height limitations?
farming and agricultural equipment when temporarily operated during daylight hours
How does farming and agricultural equipment qualify for the exemption from the width and height limitation?
by operating within 50 miles radius of the real property owned or leased
What is the exemption for the 50 miles regulation for the exemption of farming and agricultural equipment from the width and height limitation?
if the equipment is being delivered by a dealer to a purchaser
What is required to be equiped on a farming or agricultural equipment greater than 174 inches in width?
- warning lamps mounted on each side
2. sign that indicates slow-moving vehicle
What distance shall the warning lamps on farming and agricultural equipment greater than 174 inches wide be seen at?
1000 feet
What is required when transporting poles during daytime, except on weekends and holidays, with an overall length in excess of 75 feet?
- working warning light device
2. escort vehicle when making turns
What is required when transporting poles during night time with an overall length in excess of 75 feet.
- working warning light device
2. 1 front escort vehicle and 1 rear escort vehicle
What is required for emergency maintenance operation of utility vehicles with overall lengths of over 50 feet?
led by escort vehicle
What is prohibited for a utility vehicle over 50 feet in length?
prohibited from pulling trailers
What is the maximum length of a bus or private motor coach?
50 feet
What is the maximum length for an articulated coach?
65 feet
What is a saddle mount maximum overall length?
97 feet
How many saddle mounts can be towed at one time?
three
What is the maximum number of combination of vehicles is allowed for refuse collection and transport?
five
What is the maximum length of a motor home?
45 feet
What is the maximum length of a tow-away trailer transporter combination?
82 feet
Who is exempt from electronic logging devices and hours of service supporting documents?
people who operate CMV for intrastate commerce and does not transport hazardous materials in amounts that require placarding
How long can a person drive when operating CMV for intrastate commerce and is not transporting hazmat in amount that requires placarding?
1 . 12 hours with 10 hours rest
2. or for any period after the end of the 16th hour after coming on duty with 10 hours rest
Who is exempt from the hours worked regulation for CMV intrastate commerce?
drivers operating utility service vehicles
What i the maximum amount of hours in 7 consecutive days a CMV driver can operate a CMV for intrastate commerce and isn’t transporting any HAZMAT?
70 hours
What is the maximum amount of hours in 8 consecutive days a CMV driver can operate a CMV for intrastate commerce and isn’t transporting any HAZMAT?
80 hours
After 7 or 8 consecutive days of driving a CMV for intrastate commerce and isn’t transporting any HAZMAT, how long must the driver rest?
34 consecutive hours
What is the exemption for the weekly work hours limit for CMV Intrastate Commerce?
people who operates CMV for intrastate while transporting unprocessed agricultural products, unprocessed food or fiber during harvest periods
CMV motor carrier has how long to furnish time records upon request by DHSMV?
within 2 days
What is the exemption to the weekly hours limit for CMV intrastate commerce?
if operating CMV within 150 air-mile radius of the location where the vehicle is based
What distance must the lettering on CMV side be visible at?
50 feet
How current should a CMV driver medical card be?
within the past 24 months
What CMV driver is exempt from the requirement relating to controlled substances and alcohol use and testing?
driver who operates a covered farm vehicle
What is the distance limit for CMV driver who operates a covered farm vehicle in order to be exempt from the requirement relating to controlled substances and alcohol use and testing?
150 air miles of the farm ranch and the covered farm vehicle is 26001 lbs or less
When can a person less than 18 years of age operate a CMV with a gross weight of less than 26001 lbs?
when transporting agricultural products, including horticultural or forestry products, from farm or harvest place to storage or market
How long does CMV driver have to fix unsafe equipment?
within 14 days
What type of vehicle are exempt from safety regulations?
nonpublic sector bus
What does a person commit when they leave the scene of a vehicle crash involving property damage?
2nd degree misdemeanor
What is the violation for not moving a operable crashed vehicle out of the roadway?
non-moving violation
What is required to be installed for the second conviction of DUI?
interlock device for 1 year
What does a person commit when they are convicted of a third violation of DUI within 10 years after a prior conviction?
3rd degree felony
What is required to be installed for the 3rd conviction of DUI?
interlock device for 2 years
Whats the fine amount for 3rd DUI that occurs more than 10 years after the date of a prior conviction?
not less than $2000 or more than $5000
Whats the prison time for 3rd DUI that occurs more than 10 years after the date of a prior conviction?
maximum of 12 months
What does a person commit when they are convicted of a fourth or subsequent DUI?
3rd degree felony
What is the fine amount for a fourth DUI?
minimum of $2000
What is length of time of ignition interlock for fourth DUI?
6 continuous month
What is the minimum mandatory prison time for DUI manslaughter?
4 years
What is the BAC level for increased fine and prison time for DUI?
.15 or higher
Other then the BAC level for increased fine and prison time for DUI, what else can cause increased fine and prison time for DUI?
having a person under the age of 18 in the vehicle at time of offense
What is required to be installed when BAC level is .15 or higher or if there was a person under the age of 18 in the vehicle at the time of the DUI offense?
1st offense: ignition interlock device for 6 continuous months
2nd offense: ignition interlock device for 2 continuous years
What is the probation period for 1st DUI conviction?
1 year
What is the community work hours required for 1st DUI conviction?
50
What is the minimum imprisonment for 2nd conviction of DUI within a period of 5 years after the date of the prior conviction?
not less than 10 days
What is the minimum imprisonment for 3rd or subsequent conviction of DUI within a period of 10 years after the date of prior conviction?
30 days
What is required before the jail can release a person who is DUI?
BAC is less than 0.05 or 8 hours has elapsed
What is a three-wheeled motorcycle that has two wheels in front and one wheel in the back; equipment with a roll cage or roll hoops?
autocycle
What type of vehicle propelled solely by human power at speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on level ground?
bicycle
What type of vehicle designed for carrying more than 10 passengers?
Bus
What type of vehicle has 4 wheels and is operated similar to a bicycle, has at least 5 but no more than 15 seats for passengers and is primarily powered by pedaling but may have auxiliary motor capable of propelling the vehicle at no more than 15 mph?
Commercial Megacycle
What is the period from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset?
Daytime
What are liquids which has a flash point of 70 degrees fahrenheit or less, as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent close-cup test device?
Flammable Liquid
What are vehicles designed and used for the transportation of nine or more migrant or seasonal farm workers, in addition to the driver, to or from the place of employment or employment-related activities?
Farm Labor Vehicle
What are specialized combination vehicle consisting of a track carrying a separable cargo-carry unit combined with a semitrailer, the entire combination may not exceed 65 feet in length, and a single component of that combination may not exceed 34 feet in length?
Maxi-Cube Vehicles
What type of vehicle has max of 2 brake horsepower and not capable of propelling at speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground?
Moped
What type of vehicles powered by a motor with or without a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and is designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels and is not capable of speed greater than 20 miles per hour on level ground?
Motorized Scooter
What is any person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle upon the highway or who is exercising control over or steering a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle?
Operator
What type of tire uses compressed air designed to support a load?
Pneumatic Tire
What type of vehicle designed to be operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and weighs less than 80 lbs and has a maximum speed of 10 mph?
Personal Delivery Device
What are territory contiguous to, and including, a highway, not comprising a business district, where the property of such highway, for a distance of 300 feet or more, is, in the main, improved with residences or residences and building in use for business?
Resident District
What is the termination of a licensee’s privilege to drive a motor vehicle?
Revocation
What is the arrangement whereby the front wheels of one vehicle rest in a secured position upon another vehicle?
Saddle Mount
What is a temporary withdrawal of a licensee’s driving privilege?
suspension
What are any two axles the centers of which are more than 40 inches but not more than 96 inches apart and are individually attached to or articulated from?
Tandem Axle
What is the hardware or software installed in a motor vehicle which allow a remote human operator to supervise or perform aspects of, or the entirety of, the dynamic driving task?
Teleoperation system
Which type of vehicles are an enclosed three-wheeled passenger vehicle that has a minimum unladen weight of 900 lbs, has a single, completely enclosed occupant compartment, is produced in a minimum quantity of 300 in any calendar year, is capable of speed greater than 60 miles per hour on level ground and is designed to operate with three wheels in contact with the ground?
Tri-vehicle
What should a driver do when crashing into and causing damage to unattended property?
notify the owner of the property or attach securely in a conspicuous place in or on the property a writing notice giving the driver’s name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle and notify LEO
How long does the owner of the vehicle have to report a crash if the driver is unable to do so?
within 10 days after the crash
What is defined as any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property?
Reckless Driving
What is the prison time for first conviction of reckless driving?
maximum of 90 days
What is the fine for first conviction of reckless driving?
not less than $25 and not more than $500
What is the prison time for 2nd or subsequent conviction of reckless driving?
maximum of 6 months
What is the fine for 2nd or subsequent conviction of reckless driving?
not less than $50 and not more than $1000
A person commits what when convicted of reckless driving with serious bodily injury?
3rd degree felony
A person commits what when convicted of a hit and run involving injuries other than serious bodily injuries?
3rd degree felony
A person commits what when convicted of a hit and run involving serious bodily injuries?
2nd degree felony
What is the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for Hit and Run involving death?
4 years
What is the driver license revocation time for drivers who is convicted of any felony hit and run?
at least 3 years
What is required before a driver who is convicted of any felony hit and run can reinstate their license?
3 year revocation date has passed and complete a victim’s impact panel session or a department-approved driver improvement course relating to the rights of vulnerable road user
What can the court require a person to complete if they cause the death or serious bodily injury to another while in the commission of a noncriminal traffic infraction?
120 community service hours in trauma center or hospital
What crashes does the punishment for death and personal injuries statute not apply to?
Motorsports events
What is the maximum speed limit for all vehicles in a business or residence districts?
30 mph
What is the maximum speed limit for all vehicles outside of business or residence districts?
55 mph
How low can the county and municipality lower speed limits in business or residence districts?
20 or 25 mph
What is the minimum speed on Interstate having fewer than 4 lanes?
40 mph
What is the minimum speed on Interstate having fewer than 4 lanes, however; the posted speed limit is 70 mph?
50 mph
Are school bus allowed to exceed the posted speed limits at any time?
No
When are drivers allow to drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic?
when its necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the law
How long does the department have to send a written report of child abuse allegation to the appropriate county sheriff’s office after the initial report is made to the central abuse hotline?
48 hours
What type of child abuse report requires a report to be made IMMEDIATELY to the sheriff’s office or other appropriate LEO agency?
involving impregnation of a child under 16 yrs old by a person 21 years of age or older
Who shall be notified if a person required to report or investigate cases of suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect has reasonable cause to suspect that a child died as a result of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect?
Medical Examiner
When shall a child abuse case be investigated immediately?
when the child appears to be endangered or the family may flee with the child
When will the department investigate child abuse cases where the child is not endangered or the family is not going to flee with the child?
within 24 hours of receiving the report
What side of the roadway are vehicles suppose to be driven on?
the right half of the roadway
When can a vehicle be exempt from being driven on the right side of the roadway?
- passing/overtaking
- avoid obstructions
- 3 lanes roadway
- one-way traffic
When passing a vehicle, at what distance from any approaching vehicle must the passing vehicle return to an authorized lane of travel?
within 200 feet
What does a person commit when they willfully to fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any LEO, fire fighters, EMS or medical personnel at emergency scene?
2nd degree misdemeanor
What type of roads can a person operate a golf cart on?
Roadway designated for golf cart and has a speed limit of 30 mph or less
When can a golf cart be driven on roadway that is not designated for golf cart operation?
When the non-designated roadway intersects a designated roadway and the golf cart needs to cross over to the other side
What is the maximum speed of a golf cart on level ground?
20mph
Are golf cart required to be tagged and titled?
No
What type of golf cart requires a driver license to operate and must be tagged and titled?
Converted Golf Carts
For Firearms, the term “minor” means any person under what age?
16