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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 322
DRIVER LICENSES
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F.S. 322.27
322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license or identification card.
(1) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in chapter 120, the department may suspend the license or identification card of any person without preliminary hearing upon a showing of its records or other sufficient evidence that the licensee or cardholder:
(a) Has committed an offense for which mandatory revocation of license is required upon conviction. A law enforcement agency must provide information to the department within 24 hours after any traffic fatality or when the law enforcement agency initiates action pursuant to s. 316.1933;
(b) Has been convicted of a violation of any traffic law which resulted in a crash that caused the death or personal injury of another or property damage in excess of $500;
(c) Is incompetent to drive a motor vehicle;
(d) Has permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of the license or identification card or has knowingly been a party to the obtaining of a license or identification card by fraud or misrepresentation or to the display, or representation as one’s own, of a driver license or identification card not issued to him or her. This section does not include the provisions of s. 322.32(1);
(e) Has committed an offense in another state which, if committed in this state, would be grounds for suspension or revocation; or
(f) Has committed a second or subsequent violation of s. 316.172(1) within a 5-year period of any previous violation.
(2) The department shall suspend the license of any person without preliminary hearing upon a showing of its records that the licensee has been convicted in any court having jurisdiction over offenses committed under this chapter or any other law of this state regulating the operation of a motor vehicle on the highways, upon direction of the court, when the court feels that the seriousness of the offense and the circumstances surrounding the conviction warrant the suspension of the licensee’s driving privilege.
(3) There is established a point system for evaluation of convictions of violations of motor vehicle laws or ordinances, and violations of applicable provisions of s. 403.413(6)(b) when such violations involve the use of motor vehicles, for the determination of the continuing qualification of any person to operate a motor vehicle. The department is authorized to suspend the license of any person upon showing of its records or other good and sufficient evidence that the licensee has been convicted of violation of motor vehicle laws or ordinances, or applicable provisions of s. 403.413(6)(b), amounting to 12 or more points as determined by the point system. The suspension shall be for a period of not more than 1 year.
(a) When a licensee accumulates 12 points within a 12-month period, the period of suspension shall be for not more than 30 days.
(b) When a licensee accumulates 18 points, including points upon which suspension action is taken under paragraph (a), within an 18-month period, the suspension shall be for a period of not more than 3 months.
(c) When a licensee accumulates 24 points, including points upon which suspension action is taken under paragraphs (a) and (b), within a 36-month period, the suspension shall be for a period of not more than 1 year.
(d) The point system shall have as its basic element a graduated scale of points assigning relative values to convictions of the following violations:
1. Reckless driving, willful and wanton4 points.
2. Leaving the scene of a crash resulting in property damage of more than $506 points.
3. Unlawful speed, or unlawful use of a wireless communications device, resulting in a crash6 points.
4. Passing a stopped school bus:
a. Not causing or resulting in serious bodily injury to or death of another4 points.
b. Causing or resulting in serious bodily injury to or death of another6 points.
c. Points may not be imposed for a violation of passing a stopped school bus as provided in s. 316.172(1)(a) or (b) when enforced by a school bus infraction detection system pursuant s. 316.173. In addition, a violation of s. 316.172(1)(a) or (b) when enforced by a school bus infraction detection system pursuant 1to s. 316.173 may not be used for purposes of setting motor vehicle insurance rates.
5. Unlawful speed:
a. Not in excess of 15 miles per hour of lawful or posted speed3 points.
b. In excess of 15 miles per hour of lawful or posted speed4 points.
c. Points may not be imposed for a violation of unlawful speed as provided in s. 316.1895 or s. 316.183 when enforced by a traffic infraction enforcement officer pursuant to s. 316.1896. In addition, a violation of s. 316.1895 or s. 316.183 when enforced by a traffic infraction enforcement officer pursuant to s. 316.1896 may not be used for purposes of setting motor vehicle insurance rates.
6. A violation of a traffic control signal device as provided in s. 316.074(1) or s. 316.075(1)(c)1.4 points. However, points may not be imposed for a violation of s. 316.074(1) or s. 316.075(1)(c)1. when a driver has failed to stop at a traffic signal and when enforced by a traffic infraction enforcement officer. In addition, a violation of s. 316.074(1) or s. 316.075(1)(c)1. when a driver has failed to stop at a traffic signal and when enforced by a traffic infraction enforcement officer may not be used for purposes of setting motor vehicle insurance rates.
7. All other moving violations (including parking on a highway outside the limits of a municipality)3 points. However, points may not be imposed for a violation of s. 316.0741 or s. 316.2065(11); and points may be imposed for a violation of s. 316.1001 only when imposed by the court after a hearing pursuant to s. 318.14(5).
8. Any moving violation covered in this paragraph, excluding unlawful speed and unlawful use of a wireless communications device, resulting in a crash4 points.
9. Any conviction under s. 403.413(6)(b)3 points.
10. Any conviction under s. 316.0775(2)4 points.
11. A moving violation covered in this paragraph which is committed in conjunction with the unlawful use of a wireless communications device within a school safety zone2 points, in addition to the points assigned for the moving violation.
(e) A conviction in another state of a violation therein which, if committed in this state, would be a violation of the traffic laws of this state, or a conviction of an offense under any federal law substantially conforming to the traffic laws of this state, except a violation of s. 322.26, may be recorded against a driver on the basis of the same number of points received had the conviction been made in a court of this state.
(f) In computing the total number of points, when the licensee reaches the danger zone, the department is authorized to send the licensee a warning letter advising that any further convictions may result in suspension of his or her driving privilege.
(g) The department shall administer and enforce the provisions of this law and may make rules and regulations necessary for its administration.
(h) Three points shall be deducted from the driver history record of any person whose driving privilege has been suspended only once pursuant to this subsection and has been reinstated, if such person has complied with all other requirements of this chapter.
(i) This subsection does not apply to persons operating a nonmotorized vehicle for which a driver license is not required.
(4) The department, in computing the points and period of time for suspensions under this section, shall use the offense date of all convictions.
(5)(a) The department shall revoke the license of any person designated a habitual offender, as set forth in s. 322.264, and such person is not eligible to be relicensed for a minimum of 5 years from the date of revocation, except as provided for in s. 322.271. Any person whose license is revoked may, by petition to the department, show cause why his or her license should not be revoked.
(b) If a person whose driver license has been revoked under paragraph (a) as a result of a third violation of driving a motor vehicle while his or her license is suspended or revoked provides proof of compliance for an offense listed in s. 318.14(10)(a)1.-5., the clerk of court shall submit an amended disposition to remove the habitual traffic offender designation.
(6) The department shall revoke the driving privilege of any person who is convicted of a felony for the possession of a controlled substance if, at the time of such possession, the person was driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. A person whose driving privilege has been revoked pursuant to this subsection is not eligible to receive a limited business or employment purpose license during the term of such revocation.
(7) Review of an order of suspension or revocation shall be by writ of certiorari as provided in s. 322.31.
History.s. 39, ch. 19551, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(653); s. 39, ch. 20451, 1941; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; ss. 1, 2, ch. 57-756; s. 1, ch. 57-759; s. 1, ch. 59-278; s. 1, ch. 61-42; s. 1, ch. 61-53; s. 1, ch. 65-175; s. 1, ch. 67-86; s. 26, ch. 69-353; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-115; s. 3, ch. 72-175; s. 1, ch. 74-36; s. 5, ch. 74-384; s. 5, ch. 76-153; s. 1, ch. 77-119; s. 20, ch. 78-95; s. 3, ch. 78-204; s. 1, ch. 78-226; ss. 23, 27, ch. 78-394; s. 2, ch. 81-3; s. 3, ch. 81-118; s. 2, ch. 85-184; s. 7, ch. 85-309; s. 4, ch. 86-260; s. 3, ch. 87-167; s. 6, ch. 88-50; s. 57, ch. 88-130; s. 47, ch. 89-282; s. 4, ch. 91-136; s. 22, ch. 93-164; s. 83, ch. 94-306; s. 939, ch. 95-148; s. 29, ch. 95-257; s. 56, ch. 96-350; s. 292, ch. 99-248; s. 2, ch. 2004-275; ss. 22, 86, ch. 2005-164; s. 6, ch. 2005-194; s. 14, ch. 2010-80; s. 18, ch. 2010-225; s. 12, ch. 2012-27; s. 58, ch. 2012-181; s. 2, ch. 2013-58; s. 34, ch. 2014-216; s. 4, ch. 2017-189; s. 5, ch. 2023-171; s. 8, ch. 2023-174.
1Note.The word “to” was inserted by the editors.

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Amendments to 322.27


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 322.27
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Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 322.27.



Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, v. SPERBERG,, 257 So. 3d 560 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . See also § 322.27 (7), Fla. Stat. (2018). See, e.g., Denson v. . . .

WILLIAMS, III, v. STATE, 244 So. 3d 356 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . Stat. (2016) (stating, "[a] person whose driving privilege has been revoked under s. 322.27(5)," but . . . section 322.27(5) speaks only of the revocation of a driver's license). . . .

STATE v. MILLER,, 227 So. 3d 562 (Fla. 2017)

. . . Fifteen convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in s. 322.27 . . .

BURGESS, v. STATE, 198 So. 3d 1151 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . In 1972, the legislature amended chapter 322 to add a requirement — codified at section 322.27(5) — that . . . A person whose driving privilege has been revoked, under s. 322.27(5) may, upon expiration of 12 months . . . habitual offender, ... and such person is not eligible to be relicensed for a minimum of 5 years.” § 322.27 . . .

STATE v. MILLER,, 193 So. 3d 1001 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . license or driving privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked pursuant to s. 316.655, s. 322.26(8), s. 322.27 . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT NO., 131 So. 3d 720 (Fla. 2013)

. . . privilege] was [suspended] [revoked] [canceled] pursuant to Florida Statute [316.655] [322.26(8) ] [322.27 . . .

GIL, v. STATE, 118 So. 3d 787 (Fla. 2013)

. . . on the number of “points ” a driver has accumulated pursuant to the point system provided in section 322.27 . . . the habitual traffic offender statute demonstrates that a number of the offenses detailed in section 322.27 . . . Fifteen convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in s. 322.27 . . . driver within twelve, eighteen, or twenty-four months can lead to license suspension under section 322.27 . . . Section 322.27(5), Florida Statutes (2012), states: "The [Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles . . .

STATE v. WOODEN,, 92 So. 3d 886 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . Fifteen convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in s. 322.27 . . .

CRAIN, v. STATE, 79 So. 3d 118 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . .” § 322.27(5), Fla. Stat. (2009) (emphasis supplied). . . . the Legislature used the term “driving privilege” in section 322.27l(l)(b) when referring to section 322.27 . . . For example, section 322.271(l)(b), Florida Statutes (2009), which is referenced in section 322.27(5) . . . , provides that a “person whose driving privilege has been revoked under s. 322.27(5) may, upon expiration . . . But, section 322.27(5), Florida Statutes (2009), states that DHSMV shall revoke a habitual offender's . . . I am also concerned that the majority’s reading of sections 322.264, 322.27(5) and 322.34(5) as operating . . .

STATE v. GIL,, 68 So. 3d 999 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . on the number of “points” a driver has accumulated pursuant to the point system provided in section 322.27 . . . Section 322.27(3) provides for the assessment of points: four points for reckless driving; six points . . . Pursuant to section 322.27(3) when a licensee accumulates a certain number of points during a specific . . . Section 322.27 also provides for suspension of a driver’s license where mandated by law, for example: . . . (1)(b); if the driver is incompetent to drive a motor vehicle, under section 322.27(l)(c), etc. . . .

BRADSHEER K. v. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,, 20 So. 3d 915 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . determined he was an habitual traffic offender and revoked his license for five years pursuant to section 322.27 . . .

BOLWARE, v. STATE, 995 So. 2d 268 (Fla. 2008)

. . . Section 322.27(5) provides, in pertinent part, that “The [Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles . . . ] shall revoke the license of any person designated a habitual offender.” § 322.27(5), Fla. . . . habitual traffic offender and thus revoked his driver’s license for five years pursuant to section 322.27 . . . Stat. (2007), section 322.27(5) leaves it to the Department to revoke the license of a habitual traffic . . . revoked may, by petition to the department, show cause why his or her license should not be revoked. § 322.27 . . .

BLANDIN, v. STATE, 976 So. 2d 1201 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . Section 322.27(5) provides for the revocation of the license of a habitual traffic offender as follows . . . A person whose license has been revoked under section 322.27(5) may petition the Department for restoration . . . Under section 322.27(5), when Blandin’s license was revoked as a habitual traffic offender in August . . .

PATTERSON, v. STATE, 938 So. 2d 625 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Section 322.27(5) requires the DHSMV to revoke the license of a person designated as a habitual traffic . . . Patterson does not challenge the validity of the civil disability imposed by sections 322.264 and 322.27 . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, v. R. ROSENTHAL,, 908 So. 2d 602 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . Background Acting pursuant to section 322.27(5), Florida Statutes (2002), the Department revoked Rosenthal . . . Section 322.27(5) provides that “[t]he department shall revoke the license of any person designated a . . .

LOGAN, v. STATE, 877 So. 2d 952 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles must then revoke the person’s license pursuant to section 322.27 . . .

STATE v. BOLWARE,, 999 So. 2d 660 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles could revoke his driver’s license for five years pursuant to section 322.27 . . .

STATE v. E. PHILLIPS,, 852 So. 2d 922 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . offender” in 1998 under section 322.264, Florida Statutes (1997), his license was revoked under section 322.27 . . . The court acknowledged that section 322.27(5) authorizes the revocation of a driver’s license of a person . . . infirmity could be cured by the legislature simply amending the language therein by substituting section 322.27 . . . license was not revoked in accordance with the provisions of section 322.264, but rather those of section 322.27 . . . Section 322.27(5) provides: The department shall revoke the license of any person designated a habitual . . .

LIPOVSKY, v. STATE, 854 So. 2d 707 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . license or driving privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked pursuant to s. 316.655, s. 322.26(8), s. 322.27 . . .

UNITED STATES v. ADKINSON, L. D., 256 F. Supp. 2d 1297 (N.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . ), express delivery services ($1,352.79), legal research ($932.10), postage and delivery services ($322.27 . . .

WEBB, v. STATE, 816 So. 2d 1190 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . Section 322.27(5) requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to revoke the license . . .

ARTHUR, v. STATE, 818 So. 2d 589 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . Section 322.27(5), Florida Statutes, mandates that the Department revoke the license of anyone designated . . .

VICHICH, v. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,, 799 So. 2d 1069 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . the license and did not suspend it, the DHSMV presumably based its actions on sections 322.251 and 322.27 . . . Section 322.27 provides, in part: [T]he department is hereby authorized to suspend the license of any . . .

RAULERSON, v. STATE v. v. v. v. Jr. v. v. v. E. v. v. v. v., 763 So. 2d 285 (Fla. 2000)

. . . proceed to enter the proper number of points on the licensee’s driving record in accordance with s. 322.27 . . . Section 322.27(3), Florida Statutes (1995), provides for a point system for “convictions of violations . . .

BROWN, v. STATE, 760 So. 2d 1113 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . license or driving privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked pursuant to s. 316.655, s. 322.26(8), s. 322.27 . . .

C. CARROLL, v. STATE, 761 So. 2d 417 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . authority to revoke an individual’s driver’s license pursuant to section 322.264 may be found in section 322.27 . . .

STATE v. GREEN,, 747 So. 2d 1007 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . . § 322.27(5) (1997); see Lord v. . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY, v. PARSONS,, 719 So. 2d 339 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . period if she was otherwise eligible; ie., if she is not a habitual traffic offender pursuant to section 322.27 . . .

STATE v. KEIRN,, 720 So. 2d 1085 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . proceed to enter the proper number of points on the licensee's driving record in accordance with s. 322.27 . . . Section 322.27(3), Florida Statutes (1995), provides for a point system for "convictions of violations . . .

JOHNSON, v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY MOTOR VEHICLES, DIVISION OF DRIVER S LICENSES,, 709 So. 2d 623 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . Florida Statutes § 322.27(7) and § 322.31 (1997) provide that review of a final order revoking a driver . . .

WAITES, v. STATE, 702 So. 2d 1373 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . license or driving privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked pursuant to s. 316.655, s. 322.26(8), s. 322.27 . . . traffic offenses), 322.26(8)(suspen-sion by a court due to conviction of serious traffic offense), 322.27 . . .

LEWEK, v. STATE, 702 So. 2d 527 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . Smith, 638 So.2d 509 (Fla.1994); see also §§ 316.655, 322.26(8), 322.27(2), 322.28(2), 322.28(5), Fla . . .

CANAL INSURANCE COMPANY, v. REED, CANAL INSURANCE COMPANY, v. YORK,, 680 So. 2d 486 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . conviction: Upon the suspension or revocation of a license pursuant to the provisions of s. 322.26 or s. 322.27 . . .

STATE v. N. SMITH,, 638 So. 2d 509 (Fla. 1994)

. . . traffic offenses), 322.26(8) (suspension by a court due to conviction of serious traffic offense), 322.27 . . .

COOPER, v. STATE, 621 So. 2d 729 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . driver’s license has been canceled, suspended, or revoked pursuant to s. 316.655, s. 322.26(8), s. 322.27 . . .

STATE v. LEYVA,, 599 So. 2d 691 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . Section 322.27(5), Florida Statutes (1989), states: "The department shall revoke the license of any person . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, v. HAGAR,, 581 So. 2d 214 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . September 20, 1989 revoking Hagar’s driving privileges for a period of five years pursuant to section 322.27 . . . Hagar also argues that section 322.27(3)(f) of the Florida Statutes (1989) somehow creates a duty upon . . . Section 322.27(3)(f) does not mandate but instead merely authorizes the department to send a warning . . . of an individual who has accumulated fifteen moving traffic violations in a period of five years. §§ 322.27 . . . , including those offenses in subsection (1). . § 322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke . . .

STATE OF FLORIDA v. DE ARMAS, 45 Fla. Supp. 2d 3 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 1991)

. . . . § 322.27(5) (1989). . . .

STATE OF FLORIDA v. GODDU, 42 Fla. Supp. 2d 222 (Volusia Cty. Ct. 1990)

. . . They are authorized pursuant to § 322.27 Fla. Stat. . . .

SPERA, v. STATE, 556 So. 2d 487 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . a driver’s license upon commission of a felony in which a motor vehicle is used pursuant to section 322.27 . . . However, a close reading of that statute discloses that section 322.27(2) applies solely to suspensions . . .

In HOMES OF PORT CHARLOTTE FLORIDA, INC. L. JENSEN, v. RAYMOND BUILDING SUPPLY CORPORATION,, 109 B.R. 489 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . 36,249.01 7/26 3,528.79 32,720.22 7/27 8.43 32.711.79 7/27 88.18 32.623.61 7/27 235.00 32.388.61 7/27 322.27 . . .

C. TRAVIS, v. STATE, 549 So. 2d 737 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . and substitute a direction to the Department that it suspend Travis’ license as provided in section 322.27 . . .

T. CALLAHAN, v. STATE, 550 So. 2d 79 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . .-28(2)(a) and 322.27(2), Florida Statutes (1987). . . . 1987 version of chapter 322 limits the power of the trial court to suspend drivers’ licenses, section 322.27 . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES v. SPELLS,, 502 So. 2d 19 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1986)

. . . As pointed out by the Department, however, review under section 322.27(5) remained open to the appellant . . .

BOLDEN, a BOLDEN, v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, DIVISION OF DRIVER LICENSES,, 479 So. 2d 191 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . Division of Driver Licenses does not have the authority to suspend driving privileges under Section 322.27 . . . actions, Bolden had her future driving privileges suspended for one year in accordance with Section 322.27 . . . The question in this case is whether the word “obtaining,” as used in Section 322.27(l)(d), requires . . . Nor does a reading of Section 322.27 show that the Department’s construction of the word “obtaining” . . . Accordingly, we find Section 322.27(l)(d) can properly be read to cover not only the actual obtaining . . .

STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY MOTOR VEHICLES, v. H. MECK,, 468 So. 2d 993 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . Section 322.27(5), Florida Statutes (1983), provides that the department shall revoke the license of . . . Fifteen convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in s.322.27 . . . Fifteen convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in s.322.27 . . .

In LEAF CLOVER CORP. J J W C INGERSOLL- RAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION, a v. LEAF CLOVER CORP. J J W C, 6 B.R. 463 (Bankr. S.D. W. Va. 1980)

. . . must adjust the Debtors’ May 15 figure, adding the interest accrued daily from May 15 to August 5, or $322.27 . . . The contract interest rate of $322.27 per day on the unpaid balance totals approximately $10,000 per . . .

STATE v. BENNETT,, 369 So. 2d 445 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1979)

. . . Bennett’s “convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in s. 322.27 . . . Fifteen convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in s. 322.27 . . . Section 322.27(2)(d) provides “a graduated scale of points assigning relative values to convictions” . . . fjifteen convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in s. 322.27 . . . within five years was “convicted” fifteen times for moving traffic offenses assessable under Section 322.27 . . .

C. W. KEITH, v. CAPERS,, 362 So. 2d 130 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1978)

. . . accumulated fifteen convictions for moving traffic violations for which points are assessed under Section 322.27 . . . driving privilege in Florida for a period of five years as an habitual traffic offender under Sections 322.27 . . . Section 322.27(5), Florida Statutes (1977), mandates that the department “shall revoke the license of . . .

STATE v. BROWNSTEIN,, 352 So. 2d 144 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1977)

. . . May, 1972, Brownstein’s driving privileges were suspended by the Department as authorized by Section 322.27 . . . driving privileges for a period of five (5) years as an habitual offender, as authorized under Section 322.27 . . . Brownstein’s petition for certiorari in the circuit court alleges that Sections 322.264, 322.27(5) and . . .

KNAP v. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, 46 Fla. Supp. 116 (Dade Cty. Cir. Ct. 1977)

. . . for a period of one year for the accumulation of 24 points within 36 months as authorized by Section 322.27 . . . Stat. §322.27(2) (c) (1975) and §322.251 (1975), the effect of a suspension is not affected by the failure . . .

STATE v. LANE, 45 Fla. Supp. 145 (Fla. Cty. Ct. 1977)

. . . shall proceed to enter the proper number of points on the licensee’s driving record in accordance with §322.27 . . .

STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, DIVISION OF DRIVER LICENSES, v. ADAMS,, 338 So. 2d 542 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1976)

. . . ap-pellee’s driving privilege in the State of Florida was revoked effective April 15, 1973, pursuant to § 322.27 . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, v. ARGEROS,, 313 So. 2d 55 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1975)

. . . one year for the accumulation of twenty-four points within thirty-six months as authorized by Section 322.27 . . . individual who has accumulated sufficient points to warrant suspension of his driver’s license under § 322.27 . . .

SOUTER, v. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, a, 310 So. 2d 314 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1975)

. . . . § 322.27(5) which requires the Department to revoke the license of any person designated as an habitual . . . Kirkman, Sup.Ct.Fla.1962, 138 So.2d 513, via F.S. § 322.27(5) The Fourth District consequently denied . . . without prejudice to the petitioner’s right to seek review of his revocation in accordance with Section 322.27 . . . the petitioner has applied for a post-revocation hearing: His license was revoked pursuant to F.S. § 322.27 . . . We therefore hold that a petitioner whose license has been suspended pursuant to § 322.27(5) must be . . .

J. ABRAHAM, v. STATE, 301 So. 2d 11 (Fla. 1974)

. . . effect of that order was to initially pass upon the validity of Florida Statutes, Sections 322.264 and 322.27 . . .

WHEELER, v. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,, 297 So. 2d 128 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)

. . . an order revoking petitioner’s driver’s license for a period of five years under the provisions of § 322.27 . . . has previously upheld the revocation of a driver’s license under the “point system” established by § 322.27 . . . suspension under the Georgia Financial Responsibility Act and the suspension or revocation under § 322.27 . . . We see nothing in § 322.27, F.S.A. which would preclude the Department from forestalling this possibility . . . A person threatened with the revocation of his license under § 322.27(5) is only entitled to raise at . . .

ZARSKY, v. STATE, 300 So. 2d 261 (Fla. 1974)

. . . District Court passed upon the validity of Sections 322.264 (Habitual traffic offender defined) and 322.27 . . . In the District Court, Appellant challenged the constitutionality of Sections 322.264 and 322.27(5), . . . 15) convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in section 322.27 . . . Section 322.27 (2) (d), Florida Statutes, F.S.A. . Washington v. . . .

CHAITKIN, v. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,, 294 So. 2d 352 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)

. . . his having been classified as an habitual traffic offender pursuant to Section 322.264 and Section 322.27 . . . 15) convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in section 322.27 . . . The latter statutory provision provides: “322.27(5) The department shall revoke the license of any person . . . Subsection (6) of Section 322.27 merely provides for review of an order of revocation or suspension by . . . “Petition to Show Cause” why his license should not be revoked which is in conformance with Section 322.27 . . .

CASCI, v. STATE, 293 So. 2d 403 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)

. . . . § 322.27 (5) F.S.A. (1972) is invalid as an ex post facto criminalization of conduct which occurred . . .

CAPPADONA, v. C. W. KEITH,, 290 So. 2d 545 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)

. . . Section 322.27(5), F.S.A.) wherein petitioner is designated as an habitual traffic offender, as defined . . . Petitioner further contends that Section 322.27(5), Florida Statutes, F.S.A. violates his constitutional . . . , and, a fair opportunity to test the validity of the suspension order is provided. . . . ” Section 322.27 . . . denied without prejudice to the petitioner to seek review of his revocation in accordance with Sec. 322.27 . . . See. 322.27(5), F.S.A., must be dependent upon the circumstances of the particular case. . . .

L. LORD, v. DAVIS,, 288 So. 2d 260 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)

. . . Specifically, it is contended that there is a direct conflict between Florida Statutes, Sections 322.27 . . . of five years from the date of license revocation, a person whose license has been revoked under § 322.27 . . .

FAIR, v. DAVIS,, 283 So. 2d 377 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1973)

. . . The authority to suspend a driver’s license upon such adjudication is found in Section 322.27, Florida . . . Statutes, F.S.A., and Section 322.27(1) (c). . . .

ZARSKY, v. STATE, 281 So. 2d 553 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1973)

. . . . § 322.27(5), F.S.A., respectively entitled, “Habitual traffic offender defined”, and “Authority of . . . (emphasis supplied) (Fla.Stat. § 322.27(4), F.S.A., requires that the department “. shall use the offense . . .

MATTHEWS, v. STATE OF FLORIDA, 463 F.2d 679 (5th Cir. 1972)

. . . See 13 Florida Statutes Annotated, Motor Vehicles, § 322.27. . . .

COOK, v. H. N. KIRKMAN, C. W. a, 183 So. 2d 280 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1966)

. . . the Department of Public Safety suspended appellant’s license for a period of one year, pursuant to § 322.27 . . .

CASSESE v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, 24 Fla. Supp. 54 (Dade Cty. Cir. Ct. 1964)

. . . S. 322.27. . . . S. 322.27 (2) (h), does not give the department authority to make rules and regulations inconsistent . . . S. 322.27 as enacted in 1957, establishing the “point system”, for the department to evaluate violations . . . S. 322.27 as enacted in 1957 authorized the department to suspend the license of an operator “without . . . S. 322.27 and eliminated the above authorization to suspend without a preliminary hearing and added F . . .

JONES, v. H. N. KIRKMAN,, 138 So. 2d 513 (Fla. 1962)

. . . By direct appeal we have for review an order of a circuit judge upholding the validity of Section 322.27 . . . We must determine the validity of Section 322.27, supra, which establishes a so-called “point system” . . . the suspension was the “accumulation of eighteen points within eighteen months” as defined by Section 322.27 . . . Section 322.27(2) is a legislative enactment establishing a so-called “point system” for the evaluation . . . The principal insistence of appellant Jones is that Section 322.27, supra, contains no provision for . . .

AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE,, 243 F.2d 550 (2d Cir. 1957)

. . . A total of $168,714.47 was distributed out of capital on the original 4,000 shares, and $28,-322.27 on . . .

THORNHILL v. KIRKMAN,, 62 So. 2d 740 (Fla. 1953)

. . . In suspending said license the Director of the Department of Public Safety proceeded under Section 322.27 . . .