Florida § 324.191 - Consent to cancellation; direction to return money or securities.
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§ 324.191. Consent to cancellation; direction to return money or securities.
The department shall consent to the cancellation of any certificate of insurance furnished as proof of financial responsibility pursuant to s. 324.031, or the department shall return to the person entitled thereto cash or securities deposited as proof of financial responsibility pursuant to s. 324.031: (1) Upon substitution and acceptance of other adequate proof of financial responsibility pursuant to this chapter, or (2) In the event of the death of the person on whose behalf the proof was filed, or the permanent incapacity of such person to operate a motor vehicle, or (3) In the event the person who has given proof of financial responsibility surrenders his or her license and all registrations to the department; providing, however, that no notice of court action has been filed with the department, a judgment in which would result in claim on such proof of financial responsibility. This section shall not apply to security as specified in s. 324.061 deposited pursuant to s. 324.051(2)(a)4.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 324.191
What does Florida Statutes § 324.191 cover?
Section 324.191 ("Consent to cancellation; direction to return money or securities.") 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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