Florida Driver's Handbook 2008

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Introduction

• Disclaimer
• Public Records
• Warning
• Emergency Contact Information
• Definitions

BUSINESS DISTRICT

An area where 50% or more of the land next to the road is used for businesses.

BICYCLE

Every vehicle propelled solely by human power.

CANCELLATION

The act of declaring a driver's license void and terminated.

CERTIFIED COPY

A copy which is marked in some official way to show that it is a true copy of the original document. To get a certified copy of a document, you must contact the agency that issued the original document.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

Infant carriers or removable car seats specially designed to keep babies and young children from being injured in car crashes. A lap belt may be used as a restraint for children four years old or older.

CONVICTION

A judgement of guilt in a court. In a driver's record, suspended sentences, forfeiting/estreatures of bonds, and pleas of no contest count against the driver just as a conviction does.

DEPARTMENT

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Tallahassee, Florida.

ENDORSEMENT

A special authorization which permits a person to drive certain types of vehicles, transport certain types of property or transport a number of passengers.

FELONY

Any criminal offense that is punishable under the laws of this state, or that would be punishable if committed in this state, by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary. "State penitentiary" includes state correctional facilities.

INTERSECTION

Where two streets meet or cross.

MOTOR VEHICLE

Any self-propelled vehicle, including a motor vehicle combination, not operated upon rails or guideway, excluding vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and motorized bicycles as defined in section 316.003, Florida Statutes.

MOTORIZED SCOOTER

Any vehicle not having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three wheels, and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground.

PEDESTRIAN

Any person afoot.

RESIDENT

A person who has his principal place of domicile in this state for a period of more than six consecutive months, has registered to vote, has made a statement of domicile pursuant to section 222.17, Florida Statutes, or has filed for homestead exemption on property in this state.

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

An area where most of the land next to the road is used for homes.

RESTRICTION

A prohibition against operating certain types of motor vehicles or a requirement that a driver comply with certain conditions when driving a motor vehicle.

REVOCATION

The termination of a licensee's privilege to drive.

SUSPENSION

The temporary withdrawal of a licensee's privilege to drive a motor vehicle.

VEHICLE

Every device, in, upon, or by which any person is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

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