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(Tallahassee, FL) - As the school year ends, Florida enters the 100-deadliest days of the year for teens on the roads.
Senator Ashley Moody is urging Florida families to talk to teens about safe driving habits.
“Like so many parents across Florida, I worry about safety every time someone I love gets behind the wheel." says Moody who tells them to put the cellphone away, wear a seatbelt and never drive impaired.
The period from Memorial Day to Labor Day typically reflects an increase in travel and deadly teen driving accidents with 8-a day. During this time frame in 2025, there were more than 650 fatal crashes in Florida.
More helpful tips, statistics and information about staying safe during the 100 Deadly Days of Summer can be found on the FLHSMV Arrive Alive Crash Dashboard.
Traffic Laws for Florida Teens:
- NO moving violation convictions for one year from learner’s license date of issuance
- If the minor receives a moving traffic conviction while they have a learner’s license, the one-year period they are required to hold their learner’s license will be extended for one year from the date of the conviction or until they are 18 years old, whichever happens first.
- Section 322.161, Florida Statutes
- Compliance with school attendance
- If the minor is not in compliance with school attendance, their driving privilege can be suspended, or the minor may be ineligible to obtain a license until providing proof that they have attended school for 30 consecutive days.
- Section 322.091, Florida Statutes
- Zero Tolerance
- Drivers under the age of 21 with a blood alcohol level of .02% or more will have their license immediately suspended for six months. A second offense will result in a one-year suspension. Refusal to submit to testing (first offense) results in a suspension for a period of 12 months and 18 months for a second offense.
- Section 322.2616, Florida Statutes
- 6+ points within 12 months “Business Purposes Only” restriction
- If the minor receives six points on their driving record within a 12-month period, their driver license is automatically restricted to “Business Purposes Only” for 12 months or until they are 18, whichever happens first. If they receive additional points during this restricted period, the restriction is extended 90 days for each additional point.
- Parents can rescind a teens license
- The parent or guardian who signs the Parental Consent Form can rescind responsibility for the minor’s driving privilege and cancel their license. Visit our Teen Safety webpage for more information.
- Section 322.10, Florida Statutes
- Convicted of tobacco possession
- If the minor is convicted for possession of tobacco or nicotine products, their learner’s license will be revoked for a minimum of 30 days.
- Section 322.056, Florida Statutes