Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a bill into law that will permit motorists convicted of a fourth DUI in Florida to regain their driving rights. The governor's website notes he signed the bill into law along with 25 other laws.
While the media has not begun reporting that the measure has been signed into law, it is sure to be big news. A spokeswoman in the governor's press office confirmed to Broward-DUI-Lawyer.com that the measure has been signed. We originally reported last month that the proposal had been passed as part of a larger transportation bill sent to the governor for his signature.
Previously those convicted of a fourth offense for drunk driving in Florida faced a lifetime driving suspension. The measure was supported by the family of a man convicted of four DUIs; the family hired a lobbyist in Tallahassee to push for the change in law. The law had a substantial chance of passing because it was inserted into a bill with other important transportation measures.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving also supported the measure, saying it was better to regulated repeat offenders than to allow them to fall off the radar and drive without a license. MADD estimates there are about 30,000 Floridians with four or more convictions for drunk driving and about half of them drive anyway.
Those convicted of DUI manslaughter may not be eligible and 10 years must have passed since the previous DUI. Those applying must also not have been cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license.
Anyone seeking representation for a South Florida DUI charge should contact Fort Lauderdale DUI Attorney Carlos Canet today to discuss their rights. Call 866-7ASKDUI to discuss your rights.
