Florida places no passenger restriction on a newly licensed teen driver, which sets it apart from most states. The limits on 16- and 17-year-olds are about the clock, not about who is in the car: a 16-year-old may not drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., and a 17-year-old may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., unless driving directly to or from work or accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old.

Source: s. 322.16(2) and (3), Florida Statutes, set both curfews and their two exceptions (driving directly to or from work, or being accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21). Neither subsection, nor s. 322.05, imposes any limit on the number or age of passengers, which is what makes the negative claim safe to print. Also stated in the Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Chapter 3, p. 25 (Restrictions for Minors) and in the Important Info for Minor Drivers page. Verified Aug 2026

Earliest full license age

Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Chapter 3: Your Driving Privilege, p. 25 (Restrictions for Minors) Verified Aug 2026

Minimum age: learner permit

Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Chapter 1: Driver Licenses & ID Cards, p. 8 (Learner's License) Verified Aug 2026

Minimum age: driver license

Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Chapter 1: Driver Licenses & ID Cards, p. 8 (Driver License) Verified Aug 2026

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