Bill > H7125

This bill makes several changes related to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (HSMV) and vehicle regulations. It exempts certain captain positions within the Florida Highway Patrol from career service, meaning these positions will have different employment terms. The bill also revises definitions for commercial motor vehicles and clarifies rules for vehicles not properly licensed or registered, as well as for the transfer of ownership of repossessed vehicles. It updates regulations for manufacturers, distributors, and importers of motor vehicles, and modifies procedures for reviewing license suspensions related to driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, including changes to blood alcohol levels for ignition interlock devices and the duration of commercial driver license disqualifications for certain offenses. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for specialty license plates, updates fees for various dealer licenses, and includes measures related to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) to enhance vehicle title and history tracking. It also adjusts penalties and procedures for traffic infractions, particularly those captured by traffic infraction detectors, and modifies rules for driver improvement schools and traffic law and substance abuse education programs. Finally, the bill includes appropriations for specific programs related to oyster reefs and boating safety education.