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FL S1838

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 318.18 of Florida Statutes regarding penalties for motor vehicle equipment violations under sections 316.2935 and 316.610
  • Clarifies that when a person corrects a vehicle defect and presents an affidavit of compliance to the court within 30 days of citation issuance, they pay a "dismissal fee" rather than a "fine"
  • Requires the offender to pay $4 to the law enforcement agency for the affidavit of compliance and submit it to the clerk of court
  • Sets the dismissal fee at $10, which is retained by the clerk of court
  • Effective July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Traffic Infractions

Last Action

Died in Transportation

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/17/2012

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