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FL S1182

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Victor Crist

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "ROV" (recreational off-highway vehicle) to allow larger vehicles with maximum width of 64 inches (previously 60) and dry weight of 2,000 pounds (previously 1,500)

  • Requires speed violation citations under sections 316.183, 316.187, 316.189, 316.1893, and 316.1895 to be based solely on evidence from approved speed calculating devices, with exceptions for crash investigations and visual/aural observations

  • Removes requirement for Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to adopt uniform written notice for illegal vehicle sales enforcement and authorizes code enforcement officers from any local government agency to enforce these provisions; establishes $100 fine for unlawful vehicle display with vehicle impoundment possible

  • Limits driver improvement course elections to lifetime maximum of 5 times (previously 10 years) to avoid court appearance for traffic infractions

  • Removes notarization requirement for vehicle title transfer forms relating to odometer disclosure, replacing it with affidavit stating facts are true under penalty of perjury; permits licensed dealers selling vehicles to out-of-state purchasers to avoid applying for title if purchaser signs affidavit to title vehicle elsewhere

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicles [CPSC]

Last Action

Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 01132; Amendment(s) adopted (132198) -SJ 01132; Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 631 -SJ 01132; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 631 (Ch. 2010-198), CS/CS/HB 971 (Ch. 2010-223) -SJ 01132

4/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs3/8/2010
Transportation1/20/2010

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