Florida § 322.23 - Suspending privileges of nonresidents and reporting convictions.
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§ 322.23. Suspending privileges of nonresidents and reporting convictions.
(1) The privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the highways of this state, given to a nonresident, shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the department in the same manner and for the same cause as a license issued by the department may be suspended or revoked. (2) The department is authorized, upon receiving a record of the conviction in this state of a nonresident driver, of any offense under the motor vehicle laws of this state, to forward a certified copy of such record to the motor vehicle administrator in the state wherein the person so convicted is a resident.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 322.23
What does Florida Statutes § 322.23 cover?
Section 322.23 ("Suspending privileges of nonresidents and reporting convictions.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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