2009 Legislation Regulatory Update Division of Motor Vehicles

2009 Legislative Overview SB 1100 (UBL) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is re-enacted and the obsolete Bureau of MV Inspections is deleted from statute. Any person who held a driver license, identification card or motor vehicle registration between June 1, 2000 and September 30, 2004 is eligible to receive a $1 credit on a new or renewed motor vehicle registration between July 1, 2009 and June 30, (Collier Settlement)

2009 Legislative Overview SB 1100 (cont.) (3) – A motorcyclist may not conceal or obscure their license plate. The requirement that a motorcycle license plate be affixed horizontally is deleted (27) – The definition of motorcycle in Florida law will coincide with that of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration when applicable (2) – Provisions are added that would allow an exemption from the requirement to have a driver license or identification care number on a disabled parking permit if the disabled person is physically unable to appear at a driver license office.

2009 Legislative Overview SB 1100 (Mini trucks) (45) – A definition for “mini truck” is created – Mini trucks are to be properly licensed and registered – Mini trucks are allowed to operate on the same roadways and in the same manner as a low-speed vehicle, which includes streets where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less.

2009 Legislative Overview Mini truck

2009 Legislative Overview HB 293 (Effective July 1, 2009) (2) – The owner or co-owner of a vehicle who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of the vehicle must notify the department within 30 days in a format prescribed by the department (17) – Allows a lienholder to notify the department to place a stop on a customer’s registrations for failure to surrender a repossessed vehicle (8)(c) & – When a vehicle is impounded or immobilized the towing service must send the notice to the owner by certified mail, however, the requirement for a return receipt is deleted (10) – Jurisdiction over EFS system is preempted to the state and shall apply uniformly to all tax collectors of state. OPPAGA to review and submit report by January 1, 2010.

2009 Legislative Overview HB 293 (cont.) All independent vehicle dealers will be required to issue temporary license plates to all customers even if a customer has a metal plate to transfer effective October 1, Electronic reporting of metal plates by July 1, 2010.

2009 Legislative Overview HB 333 (Effective July 1, 2009) , & – The weight limit for all-terrain vehicles is raised to 1,200 lbs. A new definition for motorized recreational off- highway vehicles (ROV) is created. HB 405 (Effective July 1, 2009) – The terms “golf cart”, “residential area” and “seasonal delivery personnel” are all defined. Between October 15 th and December 31 st seasonal delivery personnel may operate a golf cart, low- speed vehicle, or a utility vehicle in a residential area where the posted speed limit is within specified limits depending on the type of vehicle used to deliver packages. HB 687 (Effective July 1, 2009) (15) – A new voluntary check-off is created on the motor vehicle registration application for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.

2009 Legislative Overview HB1423 (Effective September 1, 2009) (3) – The title fee assessment for the Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund is increased to $ (4) – The annual use fee for the Manatee license plate is changed from $20 to $25. The annual use fee for the Conserve Wildlife license plate is changed from $15 to $ – Throughout chapter 328, language is added to require all vessels that are used or stored on the waters of this state to be titled and registered unless used or stored on private lakes or ponds.

SB1778 (Effective September 1, 2009) The license plate replacement cycle is changed from six years to ten years The Autism license plate is created. An annual use fee of $25 is collected and distributed to the Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers Inc, to service programs supporting individuals with autism Vehicle importers and distributors are authorized to use manufacturer license plates The tax collector service fee for driver licenses transactions is defined Legislative Overview 10

Motor Vehicle Fee Changes Base Tax on all vehicles35% increase, fees vary by weight FromTo Commercial Vehicle Surcharge$5$10 Transportation Surcharge$2$4 Specialty/Personalized Processing $2$5 FRVIS Fee$0.50$1.25 Juvenile Justice$1$5.50 Service Fee$2.50$5 Decal on Demand Fee$1$3 License Plate Fee$12$28 Advanced Replacement Fee (ARF)$2$2.80 Reflective materials fee$0.50$ Legislative Overview 11

Motor Vehicle Fees Changed (continued) FromTo Initial Registration fee$100$225 Base Title Fee$24$70 Fast Title Fee$7$10 For-hire Title Fee$3$49 Delinquent Title Fee$10$20 Service fee for paper titleN/A$2.50 Publication Fee for dealersN/A$75 Vehicle Re-inspection feeN/A$ Legislative Overview 12

Titles See Title Fee Chart posted 8/4/ /DMVProcedures/FEES/Fees-01.pdf

2009 Legislative Overview Registration

2009 Legislative Overview Paper Title Fee o$2.50 if title is printed and mailed (includes ELT). o$2.50 not added when Fast Title, Lost-in-transit, or retained electronically. oDealers will go online and with their license number and PIN number and payment of the $2.50 fee, request printed titles be mailed to them. oCustomers will use Virtual Office.

2009 Legislative Overview Inspection Fee/Re-inspection Fee o$40 or $20 charged by Regional Office oTax Collector no longer has to collect except during transition. oMust have an inspection on file to allow certain transactions.

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