Fla. R. Traf. Ct. 6.590 · I. SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE TO COMPLETE DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE; REINSTATEMENT OF DRIVER LICENSE
Text — January 1, 2026 edition
(a) Notice of Failure to Complete Driver Improvement Course. If a defendant elects to attend a driver improvement course but fails to appear for or timely complete the course, the clerk must send a notice of the failure to complete the course to the department within 10 days after the failure to comply, as required by section 318.15(1), Florida Statutes.
(b) Appearance After Notice Sent. If the defendant appears before the clerk after the failure notice was sent but before the department suspends the driver license, the clerk shall so notify the department immediately after the defendant satisfies the civil penalty required by section 318.15(1)(b), Florida Statutes. The clerk shall refer the case to the official who shall adjudicate the defendant guilty of the infraction as required by section 318.15(1)(b), Florida Statutes.
(c) Reinstatement of License. If the defendant appears before the clerk after the department suspends the driver license, the clerk shall refer the case to the official who shall adjudicate the defendant guilty of the infraction, and shall assess all applicable civil penalties as required by section 318.15(1)(b), Florida Statutes. The official may require the defendant to attend a driver improvement course. The clerk shall give notice that the defendant is in compliance upon satisfaction of the penalties, and shall indicate that the defendant’s driving privileges are eligible for reinstatement.
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Committee Note
2018 Amendment. Section 318.15(1)(b), Florida Statutes, requires adjudication of guilt for a defendant who elects a driver improvement course and fails to attend the course within the time required by the court.
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