Confirmed: Florida eliminates this regulation for drivers moving to the state
The "Sunny State" seeks to expedite the process of renewing this documentation.
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The state of Florida, like other territories within the United States, seeks to optimize the driver's license renewal processes by eliminating a regulation within its traffic code.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV for its initials in English), all drivers who have obtained this document in another state or jurisdiction and who move to the southern state or continuously drive in this territory, will no longer need to process said license at the FLHSMV.
As disclosed by this agency, this measure aims to streamline the renewal process, as well as reduce the presence of drivers in the agency's offices.
The mandatory examination for drivers in Florida
Despite this measure and the facilitation granted to drive in the state of Florida, the FLHSMV informed that all drivers from other states, regardless of their origin, must undergo a mandatory examination to continue driving in this territory: the vision test.
As reported by the agency, this regulation aims to assess the driver's conditions or abilities to drive safely in Florida: "as well as any other evaluation considered necessary in case of any doubt regarding the ability to drive safely," revealed the FLHSMV.
How to obtain a driver's license in Florida?
According to the FLHSMV, in the case of a person moving to Florida who wishes to obtain a driver's license from the state, they must complete the process within 30 days after establishing residency in the southern territory.
After this period, it is necessary to go to one of the agency's offices and present the following documentation:
- Social Security Card
- Birth certificate
- Legal residence document (if an immigrant)
Currently, when carrying out this procedure, it is advisable to obtain the REAL ID, a certification represented by a gold star in the corner of the license, which complies with federal security standards in the United States.
According to the United States Government, this certification will be mandatory starting on May 7th to drive, travel by plane, and access federal facilities.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence
