Registration Violation Fort Lauderdale
Registration Violation Attorney
Any vehicle driving on the roads in Florida is required to have current registration, and when you are pulled over by a police officer you will routinely be asked to show your proof of registration. If your registration is expired, or if you never obtained it at all, you can be ticketed and you may also be charged with a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances.
Registration Violation Penalties
In Florida, every vehicle that is meant to be used on state roads must be registered with the state. Failure to register a vehicle in use on Florida roads is an infraction that can lead to fines up to $500 in addition to administrative fees and other charges associated with the court. Additionally, offenders may face up to 60 days in jail, probation and potential points on the license of the driver. These penalties can be challenging for many drivers to overcome, and all attempts to avoid these consequences should be taken seriously by the alleged offender.
Florida Registration Violation State Statute & Penalties
320.07 Expiration of registration; renewal required; penalties.—
(1) The registration of a motor vehicle or mobile home expires at midnight on the last day of the registration or extended registration period, or for a motor vehicle or mobile home owner who is a natural person, at midnight on the owner’s birthday. A vehicle may not be operated on the roads of this state after expiration of the renewal period, or, for a natural person, at midnight on the owner’s birthday, unless the registration has been renewed according to law.
(2) Registration shall be renewed semiannually, annually, or biennially, as provided in this subsection, during the applicable renewal period, upon payment of the applicable license tax amounts required by s. 320.08, service charges required by s. 320.04, and any additional fees required by law.
(a) Any person who owns a motor vehicle registered under s. 320.08(4), (6)(b), or (13) may register semiannually as provided in s. 320.0705.
(b) Any person who owns a motor vehicle or mobile home registered under s. 320.08(1), (2), (3), (4)(a) or (b), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), or (11) may renew the vehicle registration biennially during the applicable renewal period upon payment of the 2-year cumulative total of all applicable license tax amounts required by s. 320.08 and service charges or surcharges required by ss. 320.03, 320.04,320.0801, 320.08015, 320.0802, 320.0804, 320.0805, 320.08046, and 320.08056 and payment of the 2-year cumulative total of any additional fees required by law for an annual registration.
(3) The operation of any motor vehicle without having attached thereto a registration license plate and validation stickers, or the use of any mobile home without having attached thereto a mobile home sticker, for the current registration period shall subject the owner thereof, if he or she is present, or, if the owner is not present, the operator thereof to the following penalty provisions:
(a) Any person whose motor vehicle or mobile home registration has been expired for a period of 6 months or less commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
Vehicle Registration Guidelines
When registering your vehicle in the state of Florida, you must show proof of ownership, verify the VIN number, and show proof of Florida insurance requirements.
If you are moving to Florida, the state’s law requires that you register a vehicle within 10 days after engaging in an occupation in Florida or enter a child in a Florida school. You need to first obtain a Florida drivers license. Next you need to obtain auto insurance from a company licensed in Florida. Many auto insurance companies licensed in Florida provide online services. At the DMV you’ll also need your original out-of-state title and VIN verification.
When you are issued a motor vehicle registration you will receive a license plate, vehicle registration certificate, and validation decal.
To register your newly purchased vehicle, you must supply the manufacturer’s Florida Certificate of Title with your name on it or an application for a Certificate of Title along with proof of ownership.
When you are issued a motor vehicle registration you will receive a license plate, vehicle registration certificate, and validation decal.
If you have received a Traffic Ticket for a Registration Violation contact an Experienced Ticket Attorney
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