Florida § 322.274 - Automatic revocation of driver license.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 322.274 — Automatic revocation of driver license., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 322.274. Automatic revocation of driver license.
(1) The driver license of any person convicted hereunder of theft of any motor vehicle or parts or components of a motor vehicle shall be revoked. If such revocation shall not be ordered by the court, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall forthwith revoke the same. The department shall not consider the convicted person’s application for reinstatement of such revoked license until the expiration of the full term of the sentence imposed, whether served during actual imprisonment, probation, parole, or suspension. (2) It shall be grounds for the revocation of any person’s parole or probation if he or she operates a motor vehicle while his or her license is revoked pursuant to this chapter. However, it shall be within the discretion of the trial judge who imposes sentence upon the person convicted hereunder to direct the reinstatement of the person’s driver license on a limited basis after a reasonable time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 322.274
What does Florida Statutes § 322.274 cover?
Section 322.274 ("Automatic revocation of driver license.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 322.274?
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