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Florida DUI License Suspension Laws

By W.F. "Casey" Ebsary Jr., Esq.

Quick Summary of Florida DUI Suspension LawsRefusal to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test is admissible as evidence in Florida DUI criminal proceedings. Second or subsequent refusal is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Suspension for First Refusal, suspended for 1 year. Second Refusal suspended for 18 months. Commercial Driver License Suspension Periods: First refusal in a commercial motor vehicle, disqualified for 1 year. Second or subsequent refusals in a commercial motor vehicle, disqualified permanently. No hardship reinstatement permitted. Blood Tests: If necessary, blood may be withdrawn in DUI cases involving serious bodily injury or death by authorized medical personnel with the use of reasonable force by the arresting officer, even if the driver refuses...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tampa DUI Lawyer on February 28, 2010 (boomark / email).