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FL Stat § 318.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.13 - Definitions.

318.13 Definitions.—The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except where the context otherwise requires:(1) “Department” means Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, defined in s. 20.24, or the appropriate division thereof.(2) “Suspension” means that a licensee’s privilege to drive a motor vehicle is temporarily withdrawn.(3) “Infraction” means a noncriminal violation that may require community service hours under s. 316.027(4), but is not punishable by incarceration and for which there is no right to a trial by jury or a right to court-appointed counsel.(4) “Official” means any judge authorized by law to preside over a court or hearing adjudicating traffic infractions.(5) “Officer” means any law enforcement officer charged with and acting under his or her authority to arrest persons suspected of, or known to be, violating statutes or ordinances regulating traffic or the operation or equipment of vehicles. “Officer” includes any individual employed by a sheriff’s department or the police department of a chartered municipality who is acting as a traffic infraction enforcement officer as provided in s. 316.640.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-377; s. 1, ch. 76-183; s. 1, ch. 77-119; s. 12, ch. 94-306; s. 907, ch. 95-148; s. 93, ch. 99-13; s. 248, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 318.1435 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.1435 - Youthful Driver Monitoring Services.

318.1435 Youthful driver monitoring services.—(1) As used in this section, the term “youthful driver monitoring service” means an entity that enables parents or guardians to monitor the driving performance of their minor children. The service may provide monitoring by posting on a vehicle a placard that shows a toll-free telephone number and a unique identifying number and includes a request to members of the public to call the toll-free telephone number to report inappropriate driving practices. The service shall enter into a contract with the parents or guardians under which the service shall timely forward to the parents or guardians all reports of inappropriate driving practices by the minor child.(2) A youthful driver monitoring service may register with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The registration must consist of a narrative description of the services offered by the youthful driver monitoring service, the name of the manager in charge of the service, the address of the service, and the telephone number of the service. Registration under this subsection remains valid indefinitely, but it is the responsibility of the youthful driver monitoring service to timely file a revised registration statement to reflect any changes in the required information. If the department determines that the youthful driver monitoring service is not providing the services described in the narrative statement, the department may suspend the registration; however, the department must reinstate the registration when the service files a revised statement that reflects its actual practices.History.—s. 22, ch. 2006-290.
FL Stat § 318.16 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.16 - Appeals; Stay Orders; Procedures.

318.16 Appeals; stay orders; procedures.—(1) If a person is found to have committed an infraction by the hearing official, he or she may appeal that finding to the circuit court. An appeal under this subsection shall not operate to stay the reporting requirements of s. 318.14(7) or to stay appropriate action by the department upon receipt of that report.(2) The circuit court, upon application by the appellant, may:(a) Order a stay of any action by the department during pendency of the appeal, but not to exceed a period of 60 days. A copy of the order shall be forwarded to the department.(b) Deny the application.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-377; s. 334, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 318.17 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.17 - Offenses Excepted.

318.17 Offenses excepted.—No provision of this chapter is available to a person who is charged with any of the following offenses:(1) Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, in violation of s. 316.1935;(2) Leaving the scene of a crash, in violation of ss. 316.027 and 316.061;(3) Driving, or being in actual physical control of, any vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, or any substance controlled under chapter 893, in violation of s. 316.193, or driving with an unlawful blood-alcohol level;(4) Reckless driving, in violation of s. 316.192;(5) Making false crash reports, in violation of s. 316.067;(6) Willfully failing or refusing to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer or member of the fire department, in violation of s. 316.072(3);(7) Obstructing an officer, in violation of s. 316.545(1); or(8) Any other offense in chapter 316 which is classified as a criminal violation.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-377; s. 37, ch. 76-31; s. 4, ch. 77-456; s. 7, ch. 82-155; s. 4, ch. 83-187; s. 4, ch. 85-87; s. 20, ch. 86-296; s. 46, ch. 96-350; s. 251, ch. 99-248; s. 3, ch. 2004-388.
FL Stat § 318.19 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.19 - Infractions Requiring a Mandatory Hearing.

318.19 Infractions requiring a mandatory hearing.—Any person cited for the infractions listed in this section shall not have the provisions of s. 318.14(2), (4), and (9) available to him or her but must appear before the designated official at the time and location of the scheduled hearing:(1) Any infraction which results in a crash that causes the death of another;(2) Any infraction which results in a crash that causes “serious bodily injury” of another as defined in s. 316.1933(1);(3) Any infraction of s. 316.172(1)(b);(4) Any infraction of s. 316.520(1) or (2); or(5) Any infraction of s. 316.183(2), s. 316.187, or s. 316.189 of exceeding the speed limit by 30 mph or more.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-377; s. 91, ch. 77-104; s. 1, ch. 81-34; s. 16, ch. 84-359; s. 4, ch. 85-250; s. 12, ch. 86-154; s. 335, ch. 95-148; s. 3, ch. 97-10; s. 5, ch. 97-300; s. 253, ch. 99-248; s. 108, ch. 2002-20; s. 25, ch. 2006-290.
FL Stat § 318.20 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.20 - Notification; Duties of Department.

318.20 Notification; duties of department.—The department shall prepare a notification form to be appended to, or incorporated as a part of, the Florida uniform traffic citation issued in accordance with s. 316.650. The notification form must contain language informing persons charged with infractions to which this chapter applies of the procedures available to them under this chapter. Such notification form must contain a statement that, if the official determines that no infraction has been committed, no costs or penalties may be imposed and any costs or penalties that have been paid will be returned. Additionally, the notification form must include information on paying the civil penalty to the clerk of the court and the ability to establish a payment plan pursuant to s. 28.246(4). A uniform traffic citation that is produced electronically must also include the information required by this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-377; s. 39, ch. 76-31; s. 8, ch. 86-154; s. 2, ch. 86-185; s. 48, ch. 96-350; s. 11, ch. 2021-116.
FL Stat § 318.30 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.30 - Legislative Intent.

318.30 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature that civil traffic infraction hearing officers be appointed and used in those counties where the need arises for their services. Any Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer Program established in a county under ss. 318.30-318.38 shall be subject to the supervision of the Supreme Court.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-337; s. 19, ch. 90-330; s. 2, ch. 94-202.
FL Stat § 318.31 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.31 - Objectives.

318.31 Objectives.—The Supreme Court is hereby requested to adopt rules and procedures for the establishment and operation of Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer Programs under ss. 318.30-318.38.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-337; s. 3, ch. 94-202; s. 50, ch. 2005-236.
FL Stat § 318.32 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.32 - Jurisdiction; Limitations.

318.32 Jurisdiction; limitations.—(1) Hearing officers shall be empowered to accept pleas from and decide the guilt or innocence of any person, adult or juvenile, charged with any civil traffic infraction and shall be empowered to adjudicate or withhold adjudication of guilt in the same manner as a county court judge under the statutes, rules, and procedures presently existing or as subsequently amended, except that hearing officers shall not:(a) Have the power to hold a defendant in contempt of court, but shall be permitted to file a motion for order of contempt with the appropriate state trial court judge;(b) Hear a case involving a crash resulting in injury or death;(c) Hear a criminal traffic offense case or a case involving a civil traffic infraction issued in conjunction with a criminal traffic offense; or(d) Have the power to suspend or revoke a defendant’s driver license pursuant to s. 316.655(2).(2) This section does not prohibit a county court judge from exercising concurrent jurisdiction with a civil traffic hearing officer.(3) Upon the request of the defendant contained in a Notice of Appearance or a written plea, the case shall be assigned to a county court judge regularly assigned to hear traffic matters.History.—s. 3, ch. 89-337; s. 1, ch. 91-152; s. 4, ch. 94-202; s. 255, ch. 99-248; s. 51, ch. 2005-236; s. 26, ch. 2006-290.
FL Stat § 318.325 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.325 - Jurisdiction and Procedure for Parking Infractions.

318.325 Jurisdiction and procedure for parking infractions.—Any county or municipality may adopt an ordinance that allows the county or municipality to refer cases involving the violation of a county or municipal parking ordinance to a hearing officer. Notwithstanding the provisions of ss. 318.14 and 775.08(3), any parking violation shall be deemed to be an infraction as defined in s. 318.13(3). However, the violation must be enforced and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of general law applicable to parking violations and with the charter or code of the county or municipality where the violation occurred. The clerk of the court or the designated traffic violations bureau must collect and distribute the fines, forfeitures, and court costs assessed under this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 94-202; s. 101, ch. 2003-402; s. 62, ch. 2004-265; s. 52, ch. 2005-236.
FL Stat § 318.33 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.33 - Appeals.

318.33 Appeals.—Decisions of the hearing officer are appealable, under the rules of court, to the circuit court. Appeals shall be based upon the record of the hearing before the hearing officer and shall not be hearings de novo. Appellants are responsible for producing the record of the hearing beyond that which normally results from the civil traffic infraction hearing process.History.—s. 4, ch. 89-337; s. 5, ch. 94-202.
FL Stat § 318.34 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.34 - Qualifications.

318.34 Qualifications.—Applicants for the position of hearing officer of the civil traffic court shall be members in good standing of The Florida Bar and shall have completed a 40-hour education and training program which has been approved by the Florida Supreme Court. Thereafter, hearing officers shall complete an approved 4-hour continuing education program annually.History.—s. 5, ch. 89-337; s. 6, ch. 94-202.
FL Stat § 318.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.35 - Term of Office.

318.35 Term of office.—Hearing officers shall be independent contractors and may serve either full time or part time as determined by the chief judge. In either case, they shall serve at the pleasure of the chief judge of the county and circuit in which they are to hear cases and shall have no definite term of office.History.—s. 6, ch. 89-337; s. 7, ch. 94-202.
FL Stat § 318.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.36 - Code of Ethics.

318.36 Code of ethics.—Hearing officers shall be subject to The Florida Bar Code of Professional Responsibility and not the Judicial Code of Ethics, except that they shall avoid practices or occupations that would constitute a conflict of interest or give the appearance of impropriety. Whether serving full time or part time, hearing officers shall be prohibited from representing clients or practicing before any other hearing officer of a civil traffic court or from representing any client appealing the decision of any other hearing officer. A civil traffic infractions hearing officer appointed under s. 318.30 shall have judicial immunity in the same manner and to the same extent as judges.History.—s. 7, ch. 89-337; s. 8, ch. 94-202; s. 10, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 318.38 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.38 - Nonseverability.

318.38 Nonseverability.—If the provisions of s. 318.32 authorizing hearing officers to impose the same sanctions as county court judges for civil traffic infractions are found to be unconstitutional by the Florida Supreme Court, then the hearing officers shall have no further jurisdiction over any civil traffic infractions.History.—s. 9, ch. 89-337; s. 10, ch. 94-202.
FL Stat § 319.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 319 - Title Certificates|319.001 - Definitions.

319.001 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Certificate of title” means the record that is evidence of ownership of a vehicle, whether a paper certificate authorized by the department or a certificate consisting of information that is stored in an electronic form in the department’s database.(2) “Department” means the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.(3) “Front-end assembly” means fenders, hood, grill, and bumper.(4) “Licensed dealer,” unless otherwise specifically provided, means a motor vehicle dealer licensed under s. 320.27, a mobile home dealer licensed under s. 320.77, or a recreational vehicle dealer licensed under s. 320.771.(5) “Motorcycle body assembly” means frame, fenders, and gas tanks.(6) “Motorcycle engine” means cylinder block, heads, engine case, and crank case.(7) “Motorcycle transmission” means drive train.(8) “New mobile home” means a mobile home the equitable or legal title to which has never been transferred by a manufacturer, distributor, importer, or dealer to an ultimate purchaser.(9) “New motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle the equitable or legal title to which has never been transferred by a manufacturer, distributor, importer, or dealer to an ultimate purchaser; however, when legal title is not transferred but possession of a motor vehicle is transferred pursuant to a conditional sales contract or lease and the conditions are not satisfied and the vehicle is returned to the motor vehicle dealer, the motor vehicle may be resold by the motor vehicle dealer as a new motor vehicle, provided the selling motor vehicle dealer gives the following written notice to the purchaser: “THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO A PREVIOUS PURCHASER.” The purchaser shall sign an acknowledgment, a copy of which is kept in the selling dealer’s file.(10) “Rear body section” means both quarter panels, decklid, bumper, and floor pan.(11) “Satisfaction of lien” means full payment of a debt or release of a debtor from a lien by the lienholder.(12) “Used motor vehicle” means any motor vehicle that is not a “new motor vehicle” as defined in subsection (9).History.—s. 1, ch. 82-134; s. 2, ch. 89-333; s. 22, ch. 95-333; s. 20, ch. 2000-313; s. 7, ch. 2002-235; s. 15, ch. 2008-176; s. 29, ch. 2009-21.
FL Stat § 319.1414 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 319 - Title Certificates|319.1414 - Department-Authorized Private Rebuilt Inspection Providers; Investigations; Examinations; Proceedings; Subpoenas and Other Process; Witnesses; Oaths; Rules.

319.1414 Department-authorized private rebuilt inspection providers; investigations; examinations; proceedings; subpoenas and other process; witnesses; oaths; rules.—(1) The department may conduct investigations and examinations of department-authorized private rebuilt inspection providers as it deems necessary to determine whether a person is violating or has violated this chapter or a contract entered into pursuant to this chapter or to assist with the enforcement of this chapter.(2) For purposes of any investigation or examination conducted pursuant to this section, the department may exercise the power of subpoena and the powers to administer oaths or affirmations, to examine witnesses, to require affidavits, to take depositions, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, records, and other evidence. A designated agent of the department may serve a subpoena relating to an investigation or examination.(3) If a person refuses to testify; 1to produce books, papers, documents, or records; or 1to otherwise obey a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued under subsection (2), the department may petition a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the person’s residence or principal place of business is located, upon which the court must issue an order requiring such person to obey the subpoena or show cause for failing to obey the subpoena. Unless the person shows sufficient cause for failing to obey the subpoena, the court shall direct the person to obey the subpoena. Failure to comply with such order is contempt of court.(4) For the purpose of any investigation, examination, or proceeding initiated by the department under this chapter, the department may designate agents to serve subpoenas and other process and to administer oaths or affirmations.(5) Information received by the department as a result of an investigation or examination conducted pursuant to this section is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until the investigation or examination ceases to be active or administrative action taken by the department has concluded or been made part of a hearing or court proceeding. The department may release information that is made confidential and exempt under this subsection in furtherance of its official duties and responsibilities or, if released to another governmental agency, in the furtherance of that agency’s official duties and responsibilities. This subsection is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2026, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.(6) The department may adopt rules to administer this section.History.—s. 4, ch. 2021-187; s. 1, ch. 2021-237.1Note.—The word “to” was inserted by the editors to improve clarity.
FL Stat § 319.145 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 319 - Title Certificates|319.145 - Autonomous Vehicles.

319.145 Autonomous vehicles.—(1) An autonomous vehicle registered in this state must meet all of the following requirements:(a) When required by federal law:1. Have been certified in accordance with federal regulations in 49 C.F.R. part 567 as being in compliance with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.2. Bear the required certification label or labels including reference to any exemption granted under applicable federal law.(b) Be capable of being operated in compliance with the applicable traffic and motor vehicle laws of this state, regardless of whether the vehicle is operating with the automated driving system engaged.(2) If the autonomous vehicle is not fully autonomous, the vehicle must have a system to safely alert a licensed human operator physically present in the vehicle if an automated driving system failure is detected while the automated driving system is engaged. When an alert is given, the system must require the licensed human operator to take control of the autonomous vehicle or must achieve a minimal risk condition. The term “minimal risk condition” means a reasonably safe state, such as bringing the vehicle to a complete stop and activating the vehicle’s hazard lamps.(3) If the autonomous vehicle is fully autonomous, it must be able to achieve a minimal risk condition if a failure of the automated driving system occurs which renders that system unable to perform the entire dynamic driving task relevant to its intended operational design domain.(4) Federal regulations promulgated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall supersede this section when found to be in conflict with this section.History.—s. 4, ch. 2012-111; s. 108, ch. 2012-174; s. 9, ch. 2016-181; s. 14, ch. 2016-239; s. 9, ch. 2019-101.
FL Stat § 319.17 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 319 - Title Certificates|319.17 - Rules; Forms; Indexes and Records.

319.17 Rules; forms; indexes and records.—(1) The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter, including rules that allow alternative methods of proof of satisfaction of liens.(2) The department shall prescribe all forms required by or deemed necessary to the administration of this chapter. The department shall maintain a sufficient supply of blank forms and shall provide any form other than a certificate of title without charge to any resident of this state upon request. The department shall adopt as rules the documents and forms contained in former s. 319.31, with such modifications as it deems necessary to the effective administration of this chapter.(3) The department shall maintain indexes of motor vehicles and mobile homes by name of owner, by title number, and by manufacturer’s motor number or vehicle identification number. The department shall keep an electronic record of notices of liens and satisfactions thereof. Such indexes and records shall be open to the inspection of the public at all reasonable times, except as provided in chapter 119.History.—s. 3, ch. 20917, 1941; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 82-134; s. 2, ch. 97-185; s. 61, ch. 98-200; s. 21, ch. 2000-313.