Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XXIII, Motor Vehicles

Fla. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 322.39: Penalties

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Violating provisions of this chapter is a misdemeanor unless the chapter or state law specifies otherwise. Violations are typically classified as second-degree misdemeanors with penalties under state sentencing statutes.

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