The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes concerning the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, with a primary focus on addressing distracted driving and the use of wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle. It revises penalties for violations, allowing individuals to participate in a distracted driving safety program that can lead to the waiver of certain penalties and points on their driving record upon completion. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions that prohibit the sale of service appointments without proper authorization and mandates that driver improvement courses include at least one hour dedicated to distracted driving, featuring testimonials from individuals affected by such incidents.

Moreover, the bill makes administrative changes, such as permitting tax collectors to deliver certificates of title and registration documents by mail and modifying the process for issuing disabled veteran license plates. It replaces the term "DV" with "disabled veteran" for license plates and allows for the issuance of validation stickers at no cost to applicants. The bill also streamlines the renewal process for disabled parking permits for individuals certified as permanently disabled, updates examination requirements for obtaining a driver license, and allows for online processing of transactions by tax collectors. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1348 Filed: 319.24, 320.031, 320.0848, 322.135, 322.251, 322.271, 322.29, 322.66
S 1348 c1: 319.24, 320.031, 320.0848, 322.135, 322.251, 322.271, 322.66
S 1348 c2: 316.305, 316.306, 319.24, 320.031, 322.135, 322.251, 322.271, 322.66
S 1348 c3: 316.305, 316.306, 319.24, 320.031, 322.135, 322.251, 322.66