In Florida driving is a limited privilege. Therefore, if you allow an unlicensed driver access to a vehicle that you own or that is under your dominion, you may be arrested for permitting an unauthorized driver. This may result from letting your unlicensed child access to the car, or letting a friend whose license has been revoked borrow your car to go to the store.

Often there are questions of whether the car owner truly authorized or gave permission to the driver. The State carries the burden of proving the authorization element. Permitting an unauthorized driver is a 2nd degree misdemeanor.

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For additional information; see Florida Statue 322.35 Permitting unauthorized minor to drive and 322.36 Permitting unauthorized operator to drive