Page 7 - Martin Downs Bulletin - February '23

Martin Downs, Page 7

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Martin County Tax Collector Important New Legislation: Effective Feb. 15, 2021
Drivers with Class E driver’s licenses that have been expired
Ruth “Ski” Pietruszewski, for more than one year will be required to complete the Class
Martin County Tax Collector, E knowledge exam and vision exam prior to obtaining a valid
announces that the Real Class E driver’s license. The Class E knowledge exam may
ID Act compliance date be completed up to one year before applying for a Class E
has been extended for two driver’s license. If the period between completion of the Class
years. The extended date is E knowledge exam and application for a Class E driver’s
May 7, 2025. Look for the license exceeds one year, retesting of the knowledge exam
gold star in the upper right- will be required prior to issuance. Pick up your driver’s license
hand side of your driver’s handbook at any of our four convenient locations or go online
license to confirm you are to https://www. FLHSMV.gov/resources/handbooks-manuals/.
Real ID compliant. Handbooks are available in English, Spanish, and Creole.
Customers must renew Ruth “Ski” Pietruszewski, Martin County Tax Collector, Let’s Keep It Safe And Fun!
their Florida driver’s license or photo ID card every eight advises drivers, “Don’t let your driver’s license expire!” Golf carts are exceptionally useful and provide lots of fun for
years. The expiration date is listed on the credential. both adults and their children and offer convenient and enjoyable
Florida driver’s license holders may renew their date and ID card holders may renew 12 months in advance transportation. If any conversions have been made to the vehicle
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credential up to 18 months in advance of the expiration of the expiration date. or the laws are unknown, legal and safety issues could arise. The
first question to ask is: Is this a golf cart or a low speed vehicle?
F.S. 320.01(22) A golf cart is defined by Florida Statute as a
“motor vehicle designed and manufactured for operation on a
golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not
capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.”
F.S. 320.01(41) A low speed vehicle is defined by Florida
statute as any “four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater
FEBRUARY 23-26 than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour,
including but not limited to, neighborhood vehicles.”
Know The Law And Keep It Fun

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EducationFoundationMC.org. Make plans to join other
players who believe that good friendships are like Mah
Jongg – easy to play, hard to win.
To learn more about Education Foundation of Martin
County, visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
Photos by EFMC