Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 324.072 (2025)

Proof required upon certain convictions.

✓ 2025 Florida Statutes — current through the 2025 Regular Session Cite as: Fla. Stat. § 324.072 (2025)
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324.072 Proof required upon certain convictions.
(1) Upon the suspension or revocation of a license pursuant to s. 322.26 or s. 322.27, the department shall suspend the registration for all motor vehicles registered in the name of the licensee, either individually or jointly with another. However, the department may not suspend the registration, unless otherwise required by law, if the person had insurance coverage limits required under s. 324.031 on the date of the latest offense that caused the suspension or revocation, or has previously given or shall immediately give, and thereafter maintain, proof of financial responsibility with respect to all motor vehicles registered by the person, in accordance with this chapter.
(2) Such license and registration shall remain suspended or revoked and shall not at any time thereafter be renewed, nor shall any license be thereafter issued to such person, nor shall any motor vehicle be thereafter registered in the name of such person, until permitted under the laws of this state, and not then unless and until he or she shall give and thereafter maintain proof of financial responsibility as required by s. 324.071.
History.s. 5, ch. 57-147; ss. 13, 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 77-118; s. 10, ch. 77-468; s. 2, ch. 78-83; s. 1, ch. 79-207; s. 434, ch. 95-148; s. 65, ch. 2012-181.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1961–1996 · leading case: Larson v. Warren
Larson v. Warren (1961) fla “051 or § 324.072, Florida Statutes, F.S.A. When all these sections are explored, it appears that there are numerous means within the law by which one can relieve himself from the inconvenience of having his automobile license revoked.”
Canal Insurance Co. v. Reed (1996) fladistctapp · cites it 4× “§ 324.072(1), Fla.Stat. (1985). The definitions section of chapter 324 defines “license” as “[a]ny license, temporary instruction permit, or temporary license issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the licensing of persons to operate motor vehicles.”
— 324.072(1) — 1 case
Canal Insurance Co. v. Reed (1996) fladistctapp “§ 324.072(1), Fla.Stat. (1985). The definitions section of chapter 324 defines “license” as “[a]ny license, temporary instruction permit, or temporary license issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the licensing of persons to operate motor vehicles.”
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