Florida legal term
A driving privilege restricted to business purposes only in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “A driving privilege restricted to business purposes only” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “A driving privilege restricted to business purposes only” mean in Florida criminal law?
“A driving privilege restricted to business purposes only” means a driving privilege that is limited to any driving necessary to maintain livelihood, including driving to and from work, necessary on-the-job driving, driving for educational purposes, and driving for church and for medical purposes.2. “A driving privilege restricted to employment purposes only” means a driving privilege that is limited to driving to and from work and any necessary on-the-job driving required by an employer or occupation.Driving for any purpose other than as provided by this paragraph is not permitted by a person (Fla. Stat. § 322.271)
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