In Florida, it is a criminal offense to drive an unregistered vehicle. That is right. Unlike other traffic violations that may only yield a ticket, you could face up to 60 days in jail (or six months’ probation) and a fine of $500 if you are found guilty of this offense.
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Under Section 320.02 of the Florida Statutes, motor vehicles operated on public roads must be registered with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). The law defines “motor vehicles” as cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and recreational vehicles. Operating an unregistered motor vehicle on the state’s roadways is a second-degree misdemeanor.
If you recently moved to Florida, you have 10 days to register your out-of-state vehicle with the DHSMV. Failing to do so puts you in violation of our state’s unregistered vehicle law.
If you recently bought a vehicle, you have 30 days to register it with the DHSMV.
Yes, law enforcement officers can pull you over if they suspect your vehicle is unregistered. They may also impound your car until it is properly registered. In some cases, the officer may only issue a warning or written notice to appear in court.
Officers may also pull you over for another moving violation, such as speeding or running a red light, and discover your vehicle is unregistered. In this situation, you could face consequences for the moving violation and failing to get proper registration.
Should you drive with an expired Florida registration for over six months, you may face criminal penalties for operating an unregistered vehicle.
