Florida Statutes § 320.414 — Restraining and enjoining violation.

320.414 Restraining and enjoining violation.—In a suit or other proceeding instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction in the name of the state by the Department of Legal Affairs or by a state attorney at the direction of the department, any motor carrier who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or who fails to pay the taxes and all interest and penalties due by the motor carrier to the state or the International Registration Plan under the provisions of this chapter may be restrained and enjoined from operating any commercial motor vehicle within this state until such motor carrier has paid all of such taxes, interest, and penalties due the state and has complied with the provisions of this chapter. Any proceeding instituted under this section shall not operate as a bar to the prosecution of any person guilty of violating any of the criminal laws of the state.