Driving While License Permanently Revoked
Driving on Florida highways after a qualifying permanent license revocation.
Florida Statute
§ 322.341
Driving While License Permanently Revoked
Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: September 16, 2026
Quick Summary
Establish motor-vehicle driving on a highway while the person's license or driving privilege is permanently revoked under §322.26 or §322.28. Obtain records showing the permanent nature and statutory basis of the revocation; an ordinary suspension, temporary revocation, or habitual-offender designation does not by itself satisfy this section. Confirm identity, active status, and the driving act before selecting the third-degree-felony charge.
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Summary sources
Classification Matrix
Use this as a quick classification reference. Specific facts, statutory circumstances, and charging allegations may affect the applicable result.
Qualifying permanent revocation
F.S. 322.341
Prove driving and the qualifying operative permanent revocation.
Elements of the Offense
Elements of the Offense
Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.
- Element 1AND — Required
AND — all applicable requirements
The defendant drove a motor vehicle upon a Florida highway.
Plain language: Prove this requirement and any alternatives stated within it.
- Element 2AND — Required
AND — all applicable requirements
The defendant's license or driving privilege had been permanently revoked pursuant to section 322.26 OR section 322.28.
Plain language: Prove this requirement and any alternatives stated within it.
Important Definitions
Important Definitions
Permanent revocation
A qualifying permanent revocation under 322.26 or 322.28, not merely a temporary suspension or an expired license.
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Quick Reference
Obtain the revocation basis and complete status history. Do not substitute ordinary DWLS or habitual-offender elements for this separate statute.
Classification
Verify permanent revocation under 322.26 or 322.28; ordinary suspension is a different track. Consult the classification rows for the exact charged track; prove the additional facts for any enhancement.
Official Source
Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes, section 322.341, on September 16, 2026. Apply the law effective on the incident date; the five-year frequency analysis is not a substitute for current charging requirements.