Hello,
I'm a 17-year-old NYS resident who has a NYS learners permit.
My family owns an apartment in Florida which we travel to many times a year.
In New York, in order to get your NYS license under the age of 18, you must take a drivers education course. I never took this course. Why? I have outside of school obligations that require nearly all my free time.
During my next trip to Florida, can I take a road test in Florida and receive a drivers license from Florida? Can I then use it in New York? Do I have to be a resident of Florida? I don't attend school in Florida so I don't believe I'm a full resident. I don't know what classification I would fall under, do you?
Please don't simply quote the DMV website. I have looked at both New York's DMV website as well as Florida's DMV website and the wording is very vague.
Thanks for your help.|||To get a driver licence in Florida you have to prove residence, entitlement to be in Florida, and identity. You aren't resident, so fuggedaboutit. You are resident in New York, so you can only have a New York licence. And what't the point of telling us not to quote the CMV website? They are the people that are going to tell you I am right! So I am going to quote them anyway. Besides, there is nothing vague if you know how to look for information.
"Provide the following:
Two original or certified identification documents.
Social Security card, if you have one.
Proof that you've completed a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course.
Parental Consent Form, which must be signed in the presence of the driver license examiner or notarized. "
Id acceptable:
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/faqkeys.鈥?/a>|||A learners permit is ONLY valid in the state that issued it. Your New York learners permit would not be valid in Florida. Sorry.|||Legally, you are only allowed to get a license in your home state (unless you aren't a US resident). Of course, many people do travel to less strict states and get away with it, but this would technically be fraud and you could get into trouble for it.
Each state has different rules for residency. But in general, if you are living in a state for AT LEAST half the year on average, then you could make a good argument that you are a resident. Anything less than that and you are on shaky grounds. If you neither go to school in Florida nor live there half the year, then I wouldn't recommend trying it.|||Free Thinker told you some of the (horrifying) truths about Florida licensees. He forgot about driving with the left turn signal continuously on. The problem you will have (since you are under 18) is that you need to have a Learners permit for at least one year to get a permanent licence. You also need paperwork certifying 50 hours of driving experience with at least 10 hours of night driving. Then comes the bigger problem. You go back to NY and are driving a vehicle with NY plates and a Florida drivers license. Thats where the hassle starts. Might just as well get the license in NY. I lived in Ocala for 11 years and had kids get their licenses there.|||Ok, 1st things 1st. You should find out if Florida will allow you to hand-in your NYS Permit for a Florida one. If they do, great, then take your road test in Florida, pass and get a Florida Driver's License.
When you come back to NY, go to DMV, turn in your Florida Driver's License and get a NYS Driver's License. It's called reciprocity, you will not have to take another road test or written test. I think the only "State" that makes you do either of the above, is the District of Columbia (and that's because of all the traffic circles).
With a Florida Driver's License, you are permitted to drive in NY, however, if you're stopped (infraction, checkpoint, etc) and the car you're driving has NY plates and you have a Florida license, some questions might be asked. A driver's license from any other State will permit you drive in NY, you are expected to follow NYS rules and if you don't and get "suspended" or "revoked", it will be your "privilege" of operating a motor vehicle in NYS that suffers. Although I must tell you that both NY %26amp; Florida are part of the Driver's Compact, the 2 DMV's share information, %26amp; it just so happens that if NY suspends/revokes your driving privilege - they will notify Florida %26amp; Florida will suspend your Florida license for failure to obey Out-Of-State rules.
You're expected to turn in your Out-of-State license to NYS DMV if you are going to reside in NY. You could be charged with 509.1 of the VTL for being "unlicensed" in NY %26amp; being a NY resident ($50 fine + $50 surcharge).
However, if Florida will not allow you to turn in your permit for 1 of their's, then, either a) take the road test here in NY after you turn 18 or b)when you go down to FLorida, apply for their permit and then take their road test - get a FLorida license - then come back to NY and turn it in under the reciprocity rules I explained above.|||As a native NYer and now a resident of Florida I will tell you that all you need is a pulse to get a permit or take a driving test here. I live in Ocala, north central Florida. If you take your test here it is likely that NY will accept it but then again it may be challenged. NY tends to be quite a bit more strict. If you were coming from NY and had your license already then all you would need to do is go to the DMV and get your license changed over for a small fee. Believe me they let the legally blind drive down here! As far as residency is concerned you do own a place down here and probably can use the address so I don't think that is an issue. Do yourself a favor and call the local DMV here in Ocala it is (352) 732-1260 and ask questions.
A hint for you from a long time, born and raised NYer
When the man or woman answers the phone say "yes ma'am (or) sir" my name is... and throughout the conversation answer with yes ma'am/sir or no ma'am/sir it will get you a lot further than the NY demanding attitude which they detest down here. It is called respect!
Best Wishes
And could you bring me some really good NY canoli's!
Thank you Sir : )
Go Ahead and Make My Day!!!
Add on: Florida cops realize that we have a lot of snowbirds here 6mths here 6mths up north. They don't expect the snowbirds to change their licenses but in NY that is not necessarily the way they operate. You could easily get a ticket in NY with a Florida license. I think they give you 30 days to change your license.
Just out of curiosity, how close is your 18th birthday? I don't really want an answer to that question but it may just be easier for you to wait. I know it seems like a million years away but it was only yesterday that I was 18 now I'm pushing 50. And just for the record, Women have short hair too! Like this woman does! : )
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Can I get a drivers license in florida with a suspended license in new mexico?
Will the DMV in Florida check that and allow me to drive here? I have no desire to return to New Mexico for any reason at all....|||No
The DMV will deny.
Maybe not,,,depends on what the offense was.
http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/
Call one of them and ask.|||They will run a nationwide check and find the suspended license and block your DL in FL.
j|||No you cannot. All 50 states now have a computer system that checks for suspension in all of the USA.
I am suspended is Washington and moved to Colorado. My dad is a state trooper in Colorado and he told me they would check if I tried, but I tried anyway. And when they put my SS# in the computer it came up right away that I was suspended. And I married so my name had even changed!!!
It is not illegal to try it, You could say you didn't know, but it won't work. Sorry!!!
The DMV will deny.
Maybe not,,,depends on what the offense was.
http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/
Call one of them and ask.|||They will run a nationwide check and find the suspended license and block your DL in FL.
j|||No you cannot. All 50 states now have a computer system that checks for suspension in all of the USA.
I am suspended is Washington and moved to Colorado. My dad is a state trooper in Colorado and he told me they would check if I tried, but I tried anyway. And when they put my SS# in the computer it came up right away that I was suspended. And I married so my name had even changed!!!
It is not illegal to try it, You could say you didn't know, but it won't work. Sorry!!!
When i take my drivers permit test online(Florida) do i still have to go to the DMV to take a picture?
You don't need a picture for the permit. It's basically a piece of paper. At least that's how it is in Texas :]
Whats the differance between taking the D.A.T.A course online and at the DMV for your Florida drivers permit?
i know that at the DMV you have to listen for 4 hours.|||You must take the Florida test whether you take any other test on line or otherwise.
Ok, i got crushed for asking this somewhere else....in florida does the dmv check on if you have insurance?
Like when you register your car, do you have to show proof of insurance, if yes, after you register, can you cancel it or will DMV take away your license? Can they check on you?
Thanks!|||Yes, they can check! You HAVE to have insurance.|||If you're planning on driving without insurance, you clearly are someone who should not be driving! And frankly, you sound like you'd be or have been a menace on the road.|||yes|||When you register your car you have to have proof of insurance and you title if you are registering for the first time or transferring from another state.|||Yes, you have to show proof of insurance to get your tag. Once you get your tag and want to cancel your insurance, yes you can do that too, but make sure you tell the insurance company you want to cancel your insurance because your car is not running(broke or whatever) that is a key point because if you let your insurance run out, you know just not paying the bill the state is going to yank your liences very quickly. Then you have to pay the reinstatement fees, yadda, yadda....P.S you know that they can run your tags to see if insurance is on your vehicle. that's if you get stop by the police...so you can have that insurance card but if theirs no coverage..be prepared to pay some moola. This just came into effect within the last 2 years or so. So be wise whatever decision you make...coming from someone who didn't like to pay their insurance but now i make my payments every month. PLEASE BELIEVE ME on that one.|||It's been a couple of years since I lived there, but at the time they did not check. You had to sign a form that said you were guaranteeing you had it. Sounds too easy? It is.
Once you've signed the form, if you get pulled over or are asked for proof elsewhere and you don't have it, you're busted for providing false information to the state. Now the government can come after you.
And from the Insurance Industry side of things (I work for a major company), messing around with it, cancelling it, going for a while without it . . . whatever . . . can really negatively affect you the more you do it.
Most importantly, say you ignore everything, don't have it, drive, and seriously hurt/kill someone in an accident. You can be looking at jail time and debts you have to repay that will haunt you the rest of your life.
Get insurance. It's part of having a car. If you can't afford it, don't drive.
Thanks!|||Yes, they can check! You HAVE to have insurance.|||If you're planning on driving without insurance, you clearly are someone who should not be driving! And frankly, you sound like you'd be or have been a menace on the road.|||yes|||When you register your car you have to have proof of insurance and you title if you are registering for the first time or transferring from another state.|||Yes, you have to show proof of insurance to get your tag. Once you get your tag and want to cancel your insurance, yes you can do that too, but make sure you tell the insurance company you want to cancel your insurance because your car is not running(broke or whatever) that is a key point because if you let your insurance run out, you know just not paying the bill the state is going to yank your liences very quickly. Then you have to pay the reinstatement fees, yadda, yadda....P.S you know that they can run your tags to see if insurance is on your vehicle. that's if you get stop by the police...so you can have that insurance card but if theirs no coverage..be prepared to pay some moola. This just came into effect within the last 2 years or so. So be wise whatever decision you make...coming from someone who didn't like to pay their insurance but now i make my payments every month. PLEASE BELIEVE ME on that one.|||It's been a couple of years since I lived there, but at the time they did not check. You had to sign a form that said you were guaranteeing you had it. Sounds too easy? It is.
Once you've signed the form, if you get pulled over or are asked for proof elsewhere and you don't have it, you're busted for providing false information to the state. Now the government can come after you.
And from the Insurance Industry side of things (I work for a major company), messing around with it, cancelling it, going for a while without it . . . whatever . . . can really negatively affect you the more you do it.
Most importantly, say you ignore everything, don't have it, drive, and seriously hurt/kill someone in an accident. You can be looking at jail time and debts you have to repay that will haunt you the rest of your life.
Get insurance. It's part of having a car. If you can't afford it, don't drive.
Dmv florida permit test ?!?
Can I go to the dmv without my mom but with my older sister that's 21i took the test online I just need to get the vision test and the picture at the dmv so do I need any papers for her to sign for her not to go?|||need parent or legal guardian/you are not old enough to sign|||You must provide :
Proof that you completed a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course (check your local yellow pages under 'Driving Instruction' for a location near you) or a license from any state, country, or jurisdiction, and
Parental Consent Form, which must be signed in the presence of a driver license examiner or notarized if parent or guardian will not be present (form is located at http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/forms.html). If you are under 18 and are not married one parent or legal guardian must sign your license application. Step-parents may not sign unless they have legally adopted you.
Documents needed to establish your proof of identity, proof of social security number (if issued), and proof of residential address. Please visit GatherGoGet.com for information regarding these required documents.
Proof that you completed a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course (check your local yellow pages under 'Driving Instruction' for a location near you) or a license from any state, country, or jurisdiction, and
Parental Consent Form, which must be signed in the presence of a driver license examiner or notarized if parent or guardian will not be present (form is located at http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/forms.html). If you are under 18 and are not married one parent or legal guardian must sign your license application. Step-parents may not sign unless they have legally adopted you.
Documents needed to establish your proof of identity, proof of social security number (if issued), and proof of residential address. Please visit GatherGoGet.com for information regarding these required documents.
Getting my florida drivers license at 20?
Im 20 and I've never had my license nor permit before, I live in florida and im not sure of the laws but since im 20 do I need to still go for my permit first or can I go straight for my license after I take my drug and alcohol course (taken already)? What's the process in florida? DMV is closed today so I would've just called them, lol.|||After you turn 18 you can go straight to a license.
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