RULE 6.590. FAILURE TO COMPLETE DRIVER
IMPROVEMENT COURSE; REINSTATEMENT OF
DRIVER LICENSE

(a) Notice of Failure to Complete Driver Improvement
Course. If a defendant elects to attend a driver improvement course
but fails to appear for or timely complete the course, the clerk must
send a notice of the failure to complete the course to the
department within 10 days after the failure to comply, as required
by section 318.15(1), Florida Statutes.

(b) Appearance After Notice Sent. If the defendant appears
before the clerk after the failure notice was sent but before the
department suspends the driver license, the clerk shall so notify the
department immediately after the defendant satisfies the civil
penalty required by section 318.15(1)(b), Florida Statutes. The clerk
shall refer the case to the official who shall adjudicate the defendant
guilty of the infraction as required by section 318.15(1)(b), Florida
Statutes.

(c) Reinstatement of License. If the defendant appears
before the clerk after the department suspends the driver license,
the clerk shall refer the case to the official who shall adjudicate the
defendant guilty of the infraction, and shall assess all applicable
civil penalties as required by section 318.15(1)(b), Florida Statutes.
The official may require the defendant to attend a driver
improvement course. The clerk shall give notice that the defendant
is in compliance upon satisfaction of the penalties, and shall
indicate that the defendant’s driving privileges are eligible for
reinstatement.

Committee Note

2018 Amendment. Section 318.15(1)(b), Florida Statutes, requires
adjudication of guilt for a defendant who elects a driver improvement course
and fails to attend the course within the time required by the court.