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Back To • On a highway divided by a paved median, all drivers
moving in either direction must stop for a school bus displaying
School Tax- a stop signal and must remain stopped until the road is clear
Free Holiday of children and the school bus stop arm is withdrawn.
• On a highway divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved
median at least 5 feet wide, drivers moving in the opposite
From Aug. 2 to 6, catch direction do not have to stop for the bus (painted lines or
a tax break on back to school essentials such as clothing, pavement markings are not considered barriers). However,
Dear Friends, backpacks, shoes, tablets and other supplies. The tax these motorists should slow down and watch for students
Palm Beach County exemption applies to specific clothing and footwear that loading or unloading from the bus.
schools will be back in cost $75 or less, certain school supplies that cost $15 or • Be alert and watch for children especially near schools,
session Aug. 12. If you’re less, and personal computers and related accessories that bus stops, school buses and in school parking lots.
shopping for back to cost $1,000 or less. These items will be exempt from sales • Pay extra attention to lower speed limits in school zones.
school supplies, mark your tax when purchased during this time. Mark your calendar • Watch for and obey signals from school crossing guards.
calendar to take advantage and get ready to save! • Only drive or park in authorized areas to drop off or pick
of Florida’s tax-free holiday up children at school.
Aug. 2 through 6. Back Back To School Means
to school also brings the Are You One Of The
return of busier morning and Sharing The Road
afternoon commutes. Keep Remaining 135,824?
reading to learn the laws related to motorists and school With students heading back to school, it’s imperative drivers
buses. slow down and pay attention. Don’t forget you’re sharing the Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, any person traveling on a
Also this month, the property appraiser mails a “Truth road with young pedestrians, children on bikes and school buses. commercial aircraft will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s
in Millage” (TRIM) Notice of Proposed Property Taxes to Nevertheless, many drivers are unaware of the laws relating license or state identification card. You will also need a REAL
all property owners. As a reminder, this notice is not a bill. to school buses. Here are some tips for drivers to help make ID compliant credential to enter any federal building.
If you have questions about the notice, please contact the school bus transportation safer for everyone. Did you know that over 135,000 Palm Beach County
Property Appraiser’s Office. • All drivers moving in either direction on a two-way street residents do not have a REAL ID compliant driver’s license
Best regards, must stop for a school bus displaying a stop signal and must or ID card? Are you one of them? The easiest way to find out
Anne M. Gannon, remain stopped until the road is clear of children and the school is by looking at your driver’s license or ID card. Does it have
Constitutional Tax Collector bus stop arm is withdrawn. a star in the upper right corner? If your credential is missing
the star, you are not REAL ID compliant.
Unclaimed Money Could Be Don’t get caught in the rush! Palm Beach County residents
can make an appointment at www.pbctax.com to renew your
Waiting For You driver’s license or ID card. You can renew up to 18 months
in advance of the expiration date.
Every year, many of our clients fail to cash checks issued
by our agency. We make several attempts by U.S. mail to
inform clients of their unclaimed funds. Good news! We now
post a list of clients with unclaimed funds on our website,
making it possible for you to find out if you have money
due. We update this list each month. Visit the “Help and
Resources” section of www.pbctax.com to view the list.
Follow the instructions on our website to file a claim with
our agency.

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