FL S0924

Allows persons with permanently revoked driving privileges (due to 4+ DUI convictions) to petition for reinstatement after 10 years (reduced to 5 years effective October 1, 2011), subject to departmental hearing and approval.

Requires petitioners to demonstrate they have not been arrested for drug-related offenses, have not driven without a license, have been drug-free for at least 5 years, and have completed a department-licensed DUI program.

Reinstated licenses must be restricted to employment purposes for at least 1 year, and petitioners must report to a DUI program for supervision and education at least 4 times annually for the remainder of the revocation period.

Mandates installation of ignition interlock devices for at least 5 years for persons convicted of a fourth or subsequent DUI offense.

Directs the department to adopt rules regulating DUI program services and provides for cancellation of driving privileges if petitioners fail to comply with required supervision.