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What are Florida’s DUI penalties?
The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ website provides some insights:
For any DUI conviction, expect a minimum revocation of your driver’s license for 180 days. Refusing a mandatory road test will result in an automatic suspension of your license for a year. DUI fines may range from $500 to $5000, along with compulsory DUI school education. The penalties could include an ignition interlock device, community service, probation, or jail time. For 75 years, a DUI conviction must remain on your record.
So, what are the five signs of impairment?
Those under the influence of alcohol or drugs while driving might show:
Delayed reaction times
Diminished short-term memory functions
Reduced hand-eye coordination
Impaired concentration
Trouble judging time and distance.
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