DUI Laws In Florida

Each state in the U.S. has its own DUI laws. While some states may be stricter about their drivers being pulled over and charged with driving under the influence, others states will still have similar laws. Although the consequences will vary, every state takes driving under the influence charges very seriously. For instance, some of the DUI laws and other related information for the state of Florida are as follows:

A BAC or blood alcohol content of .08 or greater has been set as the threshold for drunk driving. DUI convictions remain on a driver's record for 75 years. Underage drivers can lose their driving privileges for up to 6 months if their blood alcohol content is .02 or greater. However, if the blood alcohol content is equal to or greater than .08, the underage driver will face other penalties including the standard penalties that graduate according to the type of offense.

If the driver is convicted and it is their first DUI, the judge can impose a fine of up to one thousand dollars. The fine can also increase if there is a minor in the car. Some of the other penalties include revoking the driver's license for a minimum of 180 days or up to 1 year. Community service can be also ordered by the judge along with court mandated DUI courses. If classes are ordered by the court, the driver must enroll in DUI School before they can get their license back and they must complete the class successfully within 90 days of restatement.

In the past, the only way a driver could complete the court-mandated classes was to attend classes in a formal classroom setting. This meant the convicted driver would have to fit these classes into their work schedules if they had a job. For some, taking time off of the job was often difficult, especially for a DUI offense. In fact, most people would not disclose this information to their boss or anyone else on the jobsite to avoid workplace embarrassment and possible corporate penalties.

Due to advances in technology, online DUI courses are now available. Specifically, this means that if the online courses will meet the court's mandated requirements, the driver can take the courses in the privacy of his/her own home and at a time that is more convenient for them. Therefore, the driver will not have to miss any days off of the job. It is important to note that not all states and counties will accept online classes, so be sure to check first with your court system to get approval.

Upon approval, courses are easy to take.  Just go online and purchase the class length that has been mandated.  The program will appear on your screen immediately and you are ready to go.  You can log-in and out of the class as many times as you wish.  The computer program holds your last spot.  The information is divided into sections with a quiz at the end of each chapter.  A final exam is issued at the end of the course.  After you have successfully passed the exam, a Certificate of Completion is sent to the client.  This is the proof you present to the judge that you have taken the course.