ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Trooper Steve was asked, “If I have pending fees in another state against my driver’s license, can I still get a Florida driver’s license?”
“Sounds like someone is trying to defeat the system. If you’ve ever been issued a driver’s license in another state, then you will be required to surrender that license upon getting a Florida driver’s license,” he said.
The surrendered license must be valid and not have any outstanding issues against it.
“Meaning, if your license was suspended in another state, you would have to reinstate that driver’s license prior to being issued a license here in Florida,” he said.
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