1. Teen drivers in Florida with a driver’s license cannot drive between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM unless they are driving to or from work, or someone 21 years or older is with them. 1. 17-year-olds with a driver’s license cannot drive between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM unless they are driving to or from work or have someone 21 years or older with them.
2. Texting while driving is illegal in Florida. The only acceptable phone use while driving is talking using a hands-free device, reporting criminal activity, or dealing with an emergency.
3. 1 in 5 teen drivers involved in fatal crashes have some alcohol in their system. If someone under 21 has a blood alcohol level of 0.02% or higher, their license will be suspended for six months. 1. Teens accounted for more speeding-related traffic fatalities from 2015 to 2019 than any other age group, with 4,930 teen traffic fatalities during that time.
2. In 2020, 30% of all traffic fatalities were related to alcohol impairment, emphasizing the dangers of drinking and driving.
3. In the state of Florida, teens under the age of 18 can’t miss more than 15 unexcused days of school within a 90-day period, or their driver’s license or learner’s permit will be suspended.
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