Eight years for Florida Driver's License.
 

Recently got my new Florida Driver's License. It is good for eight years but I kind of wonder if the Villagers who move around a lot need to keep getting new licenses to match their new addresses?


Eighty year or over people only get six year Driver's Licenses.

I have had Nevada, California, Arizona, and Minnesota Driver's Licenses, in addition to Florida ones. Did not pick them up for Colorado, Illinois, Wisconsin, nor Utah.

You can change your address online and they will send you a new driver's license. They will also charge you $25.

Ohio allows you to now go eight years from what was four so not unusual.

People over 75 need to only get 2yr licenses and should be required to retake the written test and driving exam every 2 years.

Good to know.

I was thinking once every 4 years. 8 years is way too long for someone over 70. Especially since many older people who need glasses, don't get their prescriptions updated regularly.

Totally agree. That's how it is in Canada. Cars can kill, it's paramount an unbiased person decides if an older person is still able to be safe for all on the road. You know a lot of people will not give up their license willingly.

Agree at 75 should have to take driving test again. Maybe good until 80. After 80, driving test every 2 years. If they don’t shorten the length of the license or require a driving test then at least make it where family can report problem and require a driving test.

TOO many old people in Florida why give them out for 8 years. Could you imagine the the lines reaching around block at Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando elsewhere. Nothing stopping person to take examination and self cancel? But, only the other old bad drivers. :icon_bored:

Besides only half population has drivers license anyway.:oops:

I thought all the older Canadians move to Florida? :pepper2:

You must file a change of address within 30 days of moving. The requirement is the same if you move to Florida

I think all drivers, young and old, on the next renewal of their license should be given a road test on traffic circles������������

How about an eye test, peripheral vision, reflexes, focus on what you are doing ?

And a stupid test would be good also. I see oldsters (wreckless driving - speeding) and even more stupid - tail-gating every day.
Seems like they're in a hurry to get to their next long-term stop in life.

License renewal and address change
 

Read the back of the Florida license. It states you must get a new license within 30 days for a name or address change.

I have been too busy checking out the front 's evidence of recent shave and a haircut. Lady barber did a good job.