driver's license
noun
: a license issued under governmental authority that permits the holder to operate a motor vehicle
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Under Florida law, a first-time DUI conviction can carry penalties that include fines, probation, community service and a driver's license suspension, though any potential penalties in this case would depend on the outcome of court proceedings.
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The state says the DOJ has no purpose or basis to access the voter roll, which includes personal information like driver's license numbers, social security numbers and voter registration numbers.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
While those tickets might not have been enough to automatically revoke the man's commercial driver's license, industry experts say even one similar violation would normally get a driver fired.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The deputy then asked for Thomas' driver's license and vehicle registration anyway.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The state says the DOJ has no purpose or basis to access the voter roll, which includes personal information like driver's license numbers, social security numbers and voter registration numbers.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
While those tickets might not have been enough to automatically revoke the man's commercial driver's license, industry experts say even one similar violation would normally get a driver fired.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The deputy then asked for Thomas' driver's license and vehicle registration anyway.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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“Driver's license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20license. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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