Florida Set a Official list of Driving licenses Which is not accepted within its borders. The state body explained that the standard Applies only to documents issued in other countries For the specific purpose of allowing people to drive who could not prove their legal presence in the United States at the time of its issuance.
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (com.flhsmvfor its abbreviation in English) indicated that These credentials do not meet the requirements established by state law They cannot therefore be used where a valid license display is required by law.
This clarification was published on their official website with a “Myths and Facts” section aimed at avoiding confusion between visitors and residents.
According to the agency, the restriction does not apply to all travelers, however Only on those categories designed for applicants who do not have regular immigration status.
“If the driver’s license is of a type that another state issues exclusively to illegal immigrants who cannot prove their legal presence in the United States, This is invalid and the owner is not allowed to drive the car in this condition.“Felhsmph explained.
The list identifies states and territories whose Florida-specific licenses are not accepted. Because they were created for applicants who do not have legal status. Additionally, it includes a larger set of unqualified credentials Real ID They carry legends restricting their use for federal functions.
The state issued instructions to the authorities Verify the driver’s immigration status before applying penalties. The validity or invalidity of a document depends not only on the design of the document, but also on the category in which it was issued and the status of its holder.
State policy states that licenses are issued “for driving only” or under similar designations They lose their validity if they are handed over to people who cannot prove their legal existence. This measure, according to the statement, seeks to prevent the use of documents prepared by other states for internal purposes that do not comply with the standards required in Florida.
Felhsmph stressed that the instructions It does not affect those with valid licenses supported by approved immigration documents. Florida notes that visitors with regular credentials are accepted without additional restrictions.