Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XXIII, Motor Vehicles

Fla. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 316.3026: Unlawful operation of motor carriers

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A motor carrier that knowingly operates a commercial vehicle in violation of a state out-of-service order commits a felony of the third degree. The statute also establishes civil penalties and administrative procedures for motor carriers that fail to pay fines, submit to compliance reviews, or meet safety and insurance requirements.

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