Habitual Traffic Offender Penalties

Published February 4, 2023 | By Chris Boatright

Penalties For Driving As A Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)

The penalties for driving with a driver’s license in Florida that has been revoked as a habitual traffic offender vary depending on the severity of the charge. Driving with a driver’s license that has been revoked for being a habitual traffic offender can be a second degree misdemeanor, a first degree misdemeanor or a third degree felony. Whether the charge is a second degree misdemeanor, a first degree misdemeanor or a third degree felony is determined by three things. The reason for the suspension of the driver’s license that caused the driver’s license to be revoked as a habitual traffic offender. If the driver has ever been convicted of a prior driving as a habitual traffic offender. If the driver has ever been convicted of a prior forceable felony.

First Offense

Knowingly driving with a suspended license is a second degree misdemeanor and the penalties include up to 60 days in jail, up to6 months on probation and up to a $500 fine.

Second Offense

Knowingly driving with a suspended license is a first degree misdemeanor and the penalties include up to 1 year in jail, up to 1 year on probation and up to a $1,000 fine.

Third Offense

Knowingly driving with a suspended license is a third degree felony and the penalties include up to 5 years in prison, up to 5 years on probation and up to a $5,000 fine.

Driving As A Habitual Traffic Offender Lawyer

If you have been charged with driving as a habitual traffic offender please contact Chris S. Boatright, P.A. at 407-740-8300 for a free consultation to discuss your case. Chris is a former driving as a habitual traffic offender prosecutor who has been defending people charged with driving as a habitual traffic offender for over 20 years.