Bill > S1574

This bill proposes several key provisions related to motor vehicles: 1. It requires the immediate suspension of the registration of all motor vehicles registered to a person who commits a first offense of failure to comply with a civil penalty or to appear in court. For a second or subsequent offense, the bill directs the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to suspend the person's driver's license. 2. It provides a process for a person to apply to the clerk of the court to satisfy a civil penalty through community service if they are determined to be indigent based on their financial information. 3. It prohibits the issuance of a license plate or revalidation sticker to a person who fails to comply with a civil penalty or to appear in court, with exceptions for leased vehicles. 4. It requires motor vehicle dealers to verify the validity of a purchaser's driver's license before finalizing a sale, and provides the dealer protection from liability if the purchaser has an invalid license. Overall, the bill aims to improve compliance with civil penalties and court appearances related to noncriminal traffic infractions by imposing penalties on vehicle registration and license issuance.

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http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/1574