Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XXIII, Motor Vehicles
Fla. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 316.193: Driving under the influence; penalties
What this law says, in plain English
Driving under the influence occurs when operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or with blood/breath alcohol at 0.08% or higher. First and second convictions carry fines and jail time up to 9 months; third conviction within 10 years is a felony.
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