Florida § 488.01 - License to engage in business of operating a driver school required.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 488.01 — License to engage in business of operating a driver school required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 488.01. License to engage in business of operating a driver school required.
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall oversee and license all commercial driver schools except truck driving schools. All commercial truck driving schools shall be required to be licensed pursuant to chapter 1005, and additionally shall be subject to the provisions of ss. 488.04 and 488.05. No person, group, organization, institution, business entity, or corporate entity may engage in the business of operating a driver school without first obtaining a license therefor from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles pursuant to this chapter or from the Commission for Independent Education pursuant to chapter 1005.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 488.01
What does Florida Statutes § 488.01 cover?
Section 488.01 ("License to engage in business of operating a driver school required.") 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 § 488.01?
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