Your Florida license hearing deadline
You can request a formal or informal review of the suspension within 10 days after the notice of suspension is issued. The officer's notice works as a 10-day temporary permit if you're otherwise eligible, and asking for a review does not pause the suspension (Florida Statutes §322.2615).
Florida administrative license suspensions
| Situation | Suspension | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BAC 0.08 or higher, first time | 6 months | Florida Statutes §322.2615 |
| BAC 0.08 or higher, previously suspended under this law | 1 year | Florida Statutes §322.2615 |
| Refused the test, first time | 1 year | Florida Statutes §322.2615 |
| Refused the test, previously suspended for a refusal | 18 months | Florida Statutes §322.2615 |
| Under 21 with 0.02 or higher, first time | 6 months | Florida Statutes §322.2616 (drivers under 21) |
Drivers under 21 have their own rules in Florida, including a 1-year suspension for a first refusal (Florida Statutes §322.2616 (drivers under 21)).
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The criminal case
Separately from the license case, the DUI charge goes through court. Penalties depend on your record, your test result, whether there was a crash and other facts. A local DUI attorney can tell you what's realistic in your court and whether options like a reduced charge or a diversion program are available.