Improper CDL class
Florida Statute § 322.54
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
Match the combination/vehicle weight or rating and use to the required license class. Class A generally covers combinations at least 26,001 pounds with a towed unit over 10,000; Class B covers qualifying heavy single vehicles and specified smaller towed units; Class C covers smaller vehicles requiring specified passenger, school-bus, or hazardous-material endorsements. Apply §322.53 exemptions, valid nonresident authority, and license restrictions. The civil exception for a CDL expired no more than 30 days must be separated from operating without the required class.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- CDL
- Type
- Criminal Traffic
- Civil / Criminal
- Criminal
- Offense Classification
- Misdemeanor
- Degree
- 1st Degree — unauthorized CMV operation
- Points
- 0
- Fine / Penalty
- Court determined
- FLHSMV Code
- 615
Base fines are not the total payable amount. Costs, enforcement method, crash consequences, prior history, and court disposition can change penalties or points. A reported zero does not rule out license suspension or revocation.
Court & Enforcement
Court & Enforcement
- Mandatory Court
- Yes
- NTA Eligible
- Verify exact offense/subsection
- Custodial Arrest
- Verify exact offense/subsection
NTA means notice to appear. Eligibility is conditional; these fields do not independently authorize arrest. Confirm the exact statutory track, lawful arrest authority, traffic procedure, and agency policy.
Arrest authority guideCivil infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury require a hearing under §318.19.