Driving to school on a Florida's Learners Permit?

Question

Am I allowed to drive to school with a Florida Learners Permit (by myself). I've had it for 11 months. And if not, what are the consequences? If i get stopped, will the cop simply give me a warning? Thanks!

Answer 1

I believe your permit states that you need a licensed driver over 21 with you to drive. The school should not issue you a parking permit without seeing your drivers LICENSE. You will probably not be driving until you are 18 or 21 if you get caught.

Answer 2

According to the actual FL FHSMV Website, you cannot drive. Here's how the FAQ appears exactly on their website: 7. I have a Learner’s License, can I drive to and from school without an adult in the car? - No. With a Learner's License, you can only drive with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occupies the front passenger seat AT ALL TIMES.

Answer 3

Actually you are allowed to operate a car during daylight hours but you will need to have a licensed adult with you at all times. So sorry you can't drive to school by yourself. Your school should also be asking for documentation for you to be able to park the car at school so I cannot see them issuing you a parking sticker without you having a license vs. a learner's "drivers license" ( permit)
Florida Statute Title XXIII Chapter 322
322.161 Learner's driver's license
When operating a motor vehicle, the holder of a learner's driver's license must be accompanied at all times by a driver who:
(a) Holds a valid license to operate the type of vehicle being operated;
(b) Is at least 21 years of age; and
(c) Occupies the closest seat to the right of the driver of the motor vehicle.
2007 Florida Statute Title XXIII Chapter 322
322.1615 Learner's driver's license
1) A person who holds a learner's driver's license may operate a vehicle only during daylight hours, except that the holder of a learner's driver's license may operate a vehicle until 10 p.m. after 3 months following the issuance of the learner's driver's license.
322.161 License restrictions.--
A person who holds a driver's license and who is under 17 years of age, when operating a motor vehicle after 11 p.m. and before 6 a.m., must be accompanied by a driver who holds a valid license to operate the type of vehicle being operated and is at least 21 years of age UNLESS that person is driving directly to or from work

If you are caught you will be charged with a noncriminal infraction and must be cited to also appear in front of a judge. Your driving privileges can be suspended until you turn 18. If you are caught twice, you can lose driving privileges until you are 21
Edited to add
to the heifer below I was rewording what I wrote to make it as clear as possible and make it understandable so keep your snide comments to yourself. in any event, to go through governmentese takes a while to make it clear! It is also clear that you did not read the details of what the questioner wrote or else you would have seen they would have already known about the insurance, eye exam etc considering they already have had the permit for 11 months. go to blazes!!!

Answer 4

Uh, as for your 1st contributor, The Queen Reigns or whatever, excuse me: Most states, all 50 or at least the intercontinental 48 requirements for a learners permit are normally: at least 15 years of age, a pre-test for vision and a licensed driver over the age of 21 in the vehicle at all times AND the car must have insurance! As for Queenie's statement about driving during the day, YES, the learner's permit driver can drive 24/7 sweetie WITH A LIC. DRIVER in the car! Maybe you need to go back and read the rule book! Glad you didn't ride with my kids!

Answer 5

Ticket city.
You are driving WITHOUT a valid license.
It could delay issuance of a license.
You are required to have a licensed driver in the car.