{"id":30964,"date":"2024-04-24T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T12:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rhinolawyers.com\/?p=30964"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:36:43","slug":"how-does-the-state-of-florida-handle-dui-charges-for-those-who-live-in-other-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/how-does-the-state-of-florida-handle-dui-charges-for-those-who-live-in-other-states\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does the State of Florida Handle DUI Charges for Those Who Live in Other States?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s estimated that every day\u00a0roughly thirty-seven people<\/a>\u00a0die from drunk driving accidents. This alarming statistic helps explain why state laws can be so hard on convicted drunk drivers.<\/p>\n

Typically, DUI charges are fairly straightforward. However, there are some gray areas. One example is if you’re arrested for DUI in a state other than your home state.<\/p>\n

If this occurred in Florida, you likely want to know how the Sunshine State handles DUI charges for those who live in other states. That’s why we made this guide. In it, we’ll break down everything you need to know about out-of-state DUI charges in the state of Florida.<\/p>\n

What Constitutes a DUI in Florida?<\/h2>\n

In Florida, you can’t drive with a blood alcohol content of over .08%. However, it’s important to note that this limit only applies if you’re over the age of twenty-one.<\/p>\n

If you’re below the age of twenty-one, then the limit is much smaller (.02%). If your BAC is less than .02% and you’re under the age of twenty-one, you likely won’t face many serious fines, besides some license suspensions and alcohol education programs.<\/p>\n

Also, keep in mind that there might be additional DUI penalties for driving with\u00a0a child in the car<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How Does Florida Handle Out-of-State DUI Charges?<\/h2>\n

Many people make the mistake of thinking that if you get a DUI in another state it won’t affect your driving record in your home state. Sadly, this isn’t true.<\/p>\n

Like many states, Florida uses interstate compacts to treat any DUI like it occurred in your home state. The first of these compacts is the\u00a0Non-Resident Violators Compact\u00a0<\/a>(aka NRVC).<\/p>\n

This compact allows the free flow of information between different state traffic agencies. That means that if you get a DUI charge or any other traffic violations, the police will inform your home state’s DMV.<\/p>\n

From there the DMV will take appropriate actions like suspending your license or other penalties. The other agreement that Florida uses to prosecute out-of-state DUIs is the Driver License Compact (aka DLC).<\/p>\n

The DLC is quite similar to the NRVC. It requires any sanctions that happen in the state of Florida to be upheld in states that participate in the agreement.<\/p>\n

Indeed, some states aren’t members of one of these agreements. For example, the following states don’t take part in the NRVC:<\/p>\n