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NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade

New Florida Law Targets Repeat Unlicensed Drivers

Isaiah's Law, which took effect Wednesday, allows the state to designate drivers as 'habitual traffic offenders' if they are convicted of driving without a valid license three times within five years. This designation can lead to the revocation of driving privileges and potential criminal charges for continued driving.

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Why It Matters

Drivers who accumulate three convictions for driving without a valid license within a five-year period now face mandatory status, which carries the risk of license revocation and criminal prosecution.

Key Facts

  • Isaiah's Law (HB 35) went into effect on Wednesday.
  • Three convictions for driving without a valid license within a five-year period now qualify a person as a 'habitual traffic offender'.
  • Driving without a valid license was not previously an offense that counted toward the habitual traffic offender designation.
  • Habitual traffic offender status allows the state to revoke driving privileges.
  • Continued driving after being designated a habitual traffic offender can result in criminal charges.
  • The law amends Florida statute 322.03, which governs driver license requirements and penalties for unlicensed driving.
  • The law is named after Isaiah Raposa, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a driver allegedly lacking a valid license.

Who's Mentioned

personIsaiah Raposa“18-year-old motorcyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash in Gibsonton, Florida, fo”locationFlorida“The state government implementing the new traffic regulations.”personWebster Barnaby“District 29 Representative who filed the bill in September 2025.”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who signed the law.”other322.03“Florida statute regarding valid driver license requirements.”