SPOOKS N` SCOOTS - October 9 thru 11

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Volume 28
September/October 2009
SPOOKS N’ SCOOTS - October 9 thru 11
NEXT STATE MEETING
Saturday, October 10, San Antonio , FL
Issue 5
Page ABATE of Florida, Inc.
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STATE MEETINGS 2009
October 10
Hillsborough
December 12
Black Creek
Page TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRESIDENTS LETTER................................................... 4
STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS................................... 5
MEMBERSHIP REPORT..............................................6-7
NEXT STATE MEETING
Saturday, October 10, San Ant , FL
STATE MEETING MINUTES....................................8-11
CHAPTER INFORMATION.....................................12-13
OCTOBER STATE MEETING INFO............................ 15
MEMBERSHIP REPORT............................................... 16
REMINDER!
SAFETY REPORT.......................................................... 16
2009 TRAFFIC LEGISLATION...............................17-18
Flyers for chapter and benefit
FREEDOM RIGHTS RALLY INFO.............................. 19
events taking place during the months of
2009 3 STAR RUN......................................................... 20
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010
must be to the Masterlink Editor
BIKE WEEK INFO........................................................ 21
by the October 2009 State Meeting.
AD ORDER FORM/ADVERTISING RATES............... 22
Be sure to provide a copy of all such flyers
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.................................... 23
to each of the STATE BOD and the
State Office Manager.
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WEB SITES of INTEREST
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www.hsmv.state.fl.us/
www.leg.state.fl.us/
http://ama-cycle.org/legisltn/
statewatch/fl.html
www.bikernet.com
www.aimncom.com
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fellow members please forward it to the Masterlink
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SUPPORTS
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
The summer is drawing to a close and fall is almost upon us. It won’t be long and the holidays will be
here and it will be a time for family and friends to get together and celebrate. The reason I bring this up is
I am personally worried that maybe there won’t be these happy times in the future if the new health care
package is passed by Congress. I urge everyone to read this bill and decide if it is good for you and your
families.
On the Florida front the motorcyclists in this state will be fighting a huge battle in the legislature this
year. With the passing of the mandatory seat belt law that states; now law enforcement can stop you if they
think your seat belt is not fastened, we are going to have our own problems caused by this law. There is a
law that states you must wear your seat belt but now it is a primary offence. I have seen numerous news
articles and people stating if they have to wear a seat belt then we should have to wear a helmet. If these
same people would stand up and be counted, then this law would never have passed.
There will other items that will concern motorcyclists including insurance and stiffer penalties for the
people who hit and injure or kill motorcyclists. We must be vigilant in these matters and present the true
facts in what really happens when we are hit and in cases killed.
The state will be electing all new members of the state cabinet in 2010. All house seats are up for
election and part of the state senate. On the Congressional front we will have all members of the House of
Representatives up for election and one Senate seat. Throughout the next months we must learn as much
as we can about the candidates and then decide who we will support in the primaries and general election.
Senator Martinez has resigned his senate seat and the Governor will be picking someone to replace him for
the final year of his term.
The next state meeting will be held at “Spooks and Scoots” in October and I hope everyone will attend.
The state party will be September 5-7 at the Sertoma Youth Ranch please try and attend, it is your event.
Until then “Ride Safe and Free”!!!
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2009-2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OFFICE
PR/COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT
MEMBERSHIP
PO Box 2520
DeLand, FL 32721-2520
(386) 943-9610 (Fax Same)
E-mail: stateoffice@abateflorida.com
James “Doc” Reichenbach II
PO Box 712
Silver Springs, FL 34489
(352) 625-6353 (Fax Same)
(352) 506-5001 (Pager)
E-mail: abatefl@worldnet.att.net
VICE PRESIDENT
Danny “Doc” Fish
PO Box 2225
Pace, FL 32571-2225
(850) 994-3652
(850) 995-8517 (Fax)
E-mail: dfish30775@bellsouth.net
SECRETARY
Bob Alexander
PO Box 848
Sebring, FL 33871-0848
(863) 385-2556
(863) 385-7236 (Fax)
E-mail: freddymac@ct.net
TREASURER
Patti Nasrallah
PO Box 16309
Temple Terrace, FL 33687-6309
(813) 695-9203
(813)664-0543
E-mail: patti.winter@gte.net
SGT. AT ARMS
Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi
P O Box 4148
Winter Park, FL 32793-4148
(407) 925-4307
Fax: (407) 699-9748
Email: statesgtatarms@abateflorida.com
BG Lyman
PO Box 2809
Land O Lakes, FL 34639-2809
(386) 490-4821
E-mail: statepr-communications@abateflorida.com
Val Loper
PO Box 220346
Hollywood, FL 33022-0346
Phone (954) 309-3505
E-mail: statemembership@abateflorida.com
MASTERLINK EDITOR
Bob von Bulow
PO Box 238172
Allandale, FL 32123-8172
(386) 760-6610 (Fax Same)
E-mail: masterlinkeditor@abateflorida.com
LEGAL COUNSEL
Larry Crow
1247 S. Pinellas Ave.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-3719
(727) 945-1112
(727) 945-9224 (Fax)
E-mail: crowlaw@tampabay.rr.com
LEGISLATIVE
Darrin “Scribe” Brooks
PO BOX 10720
Naples, FL 34101-0720
(239) 398-7145
(239) 261-5795 (Fax)
E-mail: statelegislative@abateflorida.com
PRODUCTS
Steve “Caretaker” Knee
PO Box 2077
Pace, FL 32571-2077
(850) 529-4446
(850) 995-9113 (Fax)
E-mail: stateproducts@abateflorida.com
DIRECTOR 0F SAFETY EDUCATION
Tom Nugent
P.O. Box 1532
Orange Park, FL 32073-1532
(904) 703-0827
E-mail: safetydirector@abateflorida.com
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http://www.abateflorida.com
LEGISLATIVE HOT LINE
1-866-FLABATE (1-866-352-2283)
Toll Free Inside Florida Only
WEBMASTER-ASST. PR/COMM.
Dave “Lockdown” Rich
E-mail: statewebmaster@abateflorida.com
NEXT STATE MEETING
Saturday, October 10, San Antonio, FL
SEE FLYER INSIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION
CHAPTER UPDATE REPORT
May 2009
Chapter Members New Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters Life Members Transfer % Growth Late % Voters New
Member
AT LARGE
529
2
0
33
8
363
448
-1.49%
69%
-6
ALACHUA
169
1
2
3
6
124
82
-2.31%
73%
-5
BIG BEND
70
0
3
12
4
59
15
-2.78%
84%
-4
BLACK CREEK
147
7
0
9
7
123
51
0.00%
84%
0
BREVARD
353
12
13
10
11
287
142
3
1.44%
81%
1
CALOOSAHATCHEE
302
16
8
13
41
249
50
-7.08%
82%
-25
DAYTONA BEACH
262
2
4
6
6
192
155
-1.13%
73%
-4
DUVAL
170
10
6
0
0
107
70
7.59%
63%
10
ESTERO RIVER
308
11
4
5
10
245
73
1.32%
80%
1
FIRST COAST
36
0
0
0
0
27
6
0.00%
75%
0
FOREST
165
2
2
5
8
140
55
-3.51%
85%
-6
FREEDOM
98
3
4
5
10
76
36
-4.85%
78%
-7
GATOR ALLEY
447
24
22
14
32
343
204
-0.89%
77%
-8
GULF COAST
361
15
4
7
12
302
201
1.12%
84%
3
HILLSBOROUGH
298
9
2
6
21
240
110
-3.56%
81%
-12
INDEPENDENCE
749
20
17
34
24
586
305
1
-0.13%
78%
-4
INDIAN RIVER
52
2
0
0
24
46
19
1
4.00%
88%
-22
INERSTATE
162
5
3
4
11
120
82
1
-4.14%
74%
-6
LAKE
241
5
3
19
18
177
129
-4.74%
73%
-13
NATURE COAST
92
2
3
1
2
92
20
0.00%
100%
0
PALM BEACH
319
24
14
6
5
200
51
1
7.41%
63%
19
PEACE RIVER
331
3
9
10
9
274
173
1
-0.90%
83%
-6
POLK COUNTY
115
0
7
5
4
89
67
-2.54%
77%
-4
PUTNAM
105
2
1
1
3
85
58
1
-0.94%
81%
-1
SEMINOLE
149
3
2
7
4
111
60
1
0.68%
74%
-1
SOUTHEAST
562
31
15
9
74
410
225
1
-6.49%
73%
-43
SOUTHERNMOST
335
7
5
5
7
263
182
0.90%
79%
0
SOUTHWEST
140
5
5
3
5
112
63
0.72%
80%
0
SUMTER COUNTY 27
2
0
4
31
16
1
-51.79%
59%
-29
TREASURE COAST
176
4
2
0
0
129
10
1
1.73%
73%
4
VINTAGE
26
3
1
1
1
23
5
8.33%
88%
2
WEST COAST
236
4
5
8
10
186
110
-1.67%
79%
-6
TOTALS
7532
245
408
5796
3258
-1.39%
77%
-172
236 166
Page CHAPTER UPDATE REPORT
June 2009
Chapter Members New Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters Life Members Transfer % Growth Late % Voters New
Member
AT LARGE
531
5
0
8
3
364
448
3
0.38%
69%
2
ALACHUA
167
5
7
5
8
122
83
-1.18%
73%
-3
BIG BEND
72
3
1
3
2
61
15
2.86%
85%
1
BLACK CREEK
151
8
3
6
5
127
51
2.72%
84%
3
BREVARD
350
2
3
10
5
287
142
2
-0.85%
82%
-3
CALOOSAHATCHEE
307
2
8
40
8
255
51
1.66%
83%
-6
DAYTONA BEACH
269
6
7
5
0
199
155
2.67%
74%
6
DUVAL
181
11
3
0
1
107
71
6.47%
59%
10
ESTERO RIVER
299
4
12
8
15
238
74
-2.92%
80%
-11
FIRST COAST
33
2
1
2
5
25
7
-8.33%
76%
-3
FOREST
159
1
6
8
7
134
55
-3.64%
84%
-6
FREEDOM
102
4
1
9
1
80
36
4.08%
78%
3
GATOR ALLEY
458
14
19
25
11
348
207
2.46%
76%
3
GULF COAST
354
5
3
12
11
295
201
-1.94%
83%
-6
HILLSBOROUGH
287
0
0
21
11
230
110
-3.69%
80%
-11
INDEPENDENCE
709
11
23
22
53
565
306
1
-5.34%
80%
-42
INDIAN RIVER
51
1
0
2
1
47
19
-1.92%
92%
0
INERSTATE
174
14
1
11
1
129
82
7.41%
74%
13
LAKE
246
7
3
15
4
180
129
2.07%
73%
3
NATURE COAST
91
1
7
1
3
91
20
-1.09%
100%
-2
PALM BEACH
329
22
9
4
9
213
51
4
3.13%
65%
13
PEACE RIVER
332
6
4
8
5
273
174
0.30%
82%
1
POLK COUNTY
117
2
3
3
1
90
67
1.74%
77%
1
PUTNAM
107
1
3
2
0
87
58
1.90%
81%
1
SEMINOLE
151
4
2
4
2
113
60
1.34%
75%
2
SOUTHEAST
554
8
21
59
33
406
227
2
-1.42%
73%
-25
SOUTHERNMOST
330
2
9
4
10
261
183
-1.49%
79%
-8
SOUTHWEST
146
7
2
5
1
117
63
4.29%
80%
6
SUMTER COUNTY 17
0
0
31
8
10
1
1
-37.04%
59%
-8
TREASURE COAST
185
8
0
0
0
137
10
1
5.11%
74%
8
VINTAGE
27
1
0
1
0
24
5
3.85%
89%
1
WEST COAST
238
5
3
8
5
187
110
0.85%
79%
0
TOTALS
7524
342
229
5802
3271
-0.11%
77%
-57
172 164
DELEGATES MEETING August 8, 2009, Caloosahatchee Chapter hosting at Cape Coral
Meeting called to order at 2:01pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence to remember our service
personnel who are currently in harms way, by President James “Doc” Reichenbach. Board members present were: President
James “Doc” Reichenbach, Danny “Doc” Fish Vice President, Secretary Bob Alexander, Treasurer Patti Nasrallah, Sgt. at Arms
Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi, Membership Trustee Val Loper, , Masterlink Editor Bob von Bulow, , and Products Trustee Steve
“Caretaker” Knee, Legislative Trustee Darrin “Scribe” Brooks, and State Office “Boots”. Also present were Assistant Sgt at
Arms TJ Painter, and safety director Tom Nugent.
Absent excused were, Legal Council Larry Crow, Public Relations Officer BG Lyman, Assistant Sgt at Arms Dan Daniel, and
Assistant Legislative Sgt at Arms Mike Johnson.
The following Delegates represented their chapters:
Alachua - Jim Burrow, Eric LittInerstate - Bobby Beasley, Dale Moore
Big Bend - Terry Mosier, Chris AllenLake - Griz Deaver, Casey Staley
Black Creek - Darrell Meadows, Carol MeadowsNature Coast - Frank Moore, Anita Kline
Brevard - Theresa Clifton, Michael BowdenPalm Beach - Ed Lattari Budd Aubry
Caloosahatchee - Trudi Steel, Roy SteelPeace River - Bill Bird, Bill Neal
Daytona Beach - John Banta, James HoffmanPolk County - Christian Brandfass, Patty Brandfass
Duval - Paul H Casper (sic), Lee JohnsonPutnam County - Pauline Sasser, Herlon Sasser
Estero River - Kinsey Winstead, Larry PetersonSeminole County - Janet Angel, Terry Angel
First Coast - Wanda GarrisonSoutheast - Chris Sharp, Paul A. Meleer
Forest - Paul Antonio, Judyann AntonioSouthernmost - William Rizzo, Kyle Cholmandeley (sic)
Freedom - Rose Ann NuttSouthwest - Robert Litterello, Frankie Kennedy
Gator Alley - Bill Ratcliff, John StevensSumter County - Richard Swisher, Michael Hall
Gulf Coast - Satch VerCrouse, Tom WallenTreasure Coast - Gary Ortner, Janice Roy
Hillsborough - Milton Gonzales, James SewellVintage - Katrina Nager, Jeff “Jinx” Nager
Independence - Carol Green, Larry GreenWest Coast - Mark Willett, Jim Moser
Indian River - Lisa Cutts
President James “Doc” Reichenbach: Regarding products sold at state meetings, if you are not the chapter hosting, your
chapter products are not to be sold.
Thanks to everyone who came to seminars, they will be done again next year.
Vice President Danny “Doc” Fish: Make sure your chapter is getting their minutes to the state office, as well as each chapter
president. If you email your newsletters, make sure each state board member gets one.
Secretary Bob Alexander: No corrections or additions. Moved by Lake, second by Forest to accept minutes as written,
passes.
Treasurer Patti Nasrallah: treasurer report in packets. Moved by Putman second by Vintage to accept treasurer report.
MOTION PASSED.
SGA “Mudder: State party coming up, he needs help with security.
State Office Manager: Boots – Flyers and insurance requests are now coming back to state office. Remember not to place
periods in “ABATE”, also Florida is spelled out not abbreviated. Some chapters still have not turned in updates
Page Membership Val Loper: Membership is 7,524 down 114, Voters are 5,802 up 67. May Most New members is Palm Beach,
May Highest Percentage of Growth is Vintage. June Most New Members tie between Palm Beach and Inerstate, June Highest
Percentage of Growth is Inerstate
Masterlink Editor Bob von Bulow: we are going to include the Masterlink on the website, but we will continue to mail as
before. We will not be totally on-line for awhile if ever. Boots: regarding chapter updates, please do not send them to Bob v
directly, they MUST go to the state office first.
Independence – re: monthly newsletter, bylaw states everyone will receive one, does email satisfy this? Bob v says yes, but if
member cannot receive one electronically, a hardcopy must be provided.
PR/Communications Lockdown (BG absent excused): RE: Website, online advertising is happening, keep watching. We
have decided to try to get all chapters to have ABATE of Florida Inc. email addresses. This will not cost the chapters anything.
We are contacting chapters a couple at a time. The benefits are, if chapter officers change, email addresses will remain the same.
We need access codes and passwords for all chapter sites. New SOP’S for websites are available. Statistics on website, reads
scope of hits, we are getting contacts from all over the world. What search criteria do they use to get to us? Helmet laws top the
list.
RE: PR - please ask all chapter officers to write something for their newsletters. Promote events, help build your funds. Carry
membership applications with you at all times.
Brainstorm among yourselves; find new ways to promote bike ticket sales.
Lockdown’s contact information is: lockdowninc@comcast.net or cell 239-285-4011
Safety Director Tom Nugent: Thanks to Forest Chapter for getting the safety supplies here today. Regarding allowing local
TV stations access to our safety videos, Larry has approved a letter that we can send, basically says they will not change it, will
play it in its entirety, and will give us credit.
Safety materials are not to decorate houses of your members, they are to be distributed to the public. Distribute at classrooms,
bike nights, target OUTSIDERS, not necessarily members.
Chris Sharp mentions magnets for cars and trucks. Says he has three or four at all times on his truck, when he is asked, he gives
one away.
Tom – must get reports from chapters, or materials will not be given out. He has a supply of flash drives, they are in your
packets. Please give them to your safety director, secretary and president.
On Saturday Sept 26, 2009 10am-2pm at Middleburg, we have scheduled a room, will go through an MSAP presentation. We
will be doing more of them in other regions.
RE: Motorcycle Safety Commission, Doc has a seat for the November meeting, but he will not be able to go as he must be in
Washington DC. He will decide who is going in his place.
Products Trustee Steve “Caretaker” Knee: Shows official “Boots List” patch. Suppliers are having trouble getting some sizes
on life shirts, this should be resolved shortly.
Legislative Trustee Darren Brooks: be cognizant of how your legislator’s minds work, note how your actions affect ABATE
and the cause as a whole. Watch your image. This time of year is the slow time in legislature, this should be the busiest time for
your trustees. They should be meeting them in their offices and meeting their staff. Staff members are the gatekeepers to the
legislators. Good relationships now will help you immensely when session begins.
Presidents should go with the trustees to meet the legislators. August newsletter legislative voice should be coming out soon.
We need clarification on our policy for endorsing a candidate. It is unclear if we are allowed to specifically support one
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candidate over another, so at this point we are not publically endorsing any single candidate. But you can support someone as an
individual. Chris Sharp says they publish a guide that states who supports certain issues to help members make up their mind
Make sure any information you give out is factual.
Lobbyist – Doc: RE: bill 2282 (first responders bill), Doc received a thank you from David A Sampson (property casualty
insurers) for the support we gave them on this bill. We also got a letter from their lobbyist thanking us.
Second, Doc received an email that made the statement the lobbyist is a paid employee. This is not true, the lobbyist is an
independent contractor NOT an employee.
Also, the email said we support term limits. We have never supported term limits.
Bills – will draft our bills in September. This is the year all legislators will be coming to us, they will need money. We have
votes. Make sure they know we have votes. Senator Martinez has resigned; governor will have to appoint somebody. Stiffer
penalties will be done again. Expect a helmet law bill this year. Doc will be talking to Bill McCollum, see where he stands.
Doc has invited him to speak at one of our meetings.
At the end of session for the stiffer penalties bill, Satch asks if he would mind if some members came up to speak, Doc says fine,
but he wants to know what will be said.
The support we get in Tallahassee is important. Legislators ask Doc in the hall when the event is coming up. We need you to
show up for this, if any single event needs to be supported, this is the one.
Paul from Forest Chapter – Asks if since helmets are not standard equipment on motorcycles by manufacturers like seat belts
are in cars, is it possible we cannot be required to wear one? Doc thinks this is probably not productive line of thinking at this
time.
Also, there will probably be a bill to require insurance for motorcycles.
All chapters should have received state fact sheet by now.
Strongbow notes sport bike riders object to ABATES’ stand on helmets. Notes, it has always been our position that helmets are
freedom of choice for a responsible adult, in NO WAY are we anti-helmet. We are pro FREEDOM OF CHOICE.
Gator Alley – presents an award for Doc for service. Heartfelt thanks from Southwest Chapters.
Vice president – back to president.
Legal Council Larry Crow: Nothing new on legal front. Doc – West Coast toy run lawsuit is settled.
NCOM: planning is coming along; Doc wants us to present our safety program there. Five Star chapters will to do a hospitality
suite. Hotel Marriott will donate a room, we don’t know if we are allowed give away beer, the hotel needs to consult their
corporate policy. Estero – Tammy – this is an opportunity to show rest of the country what good work we have done. Five stars
will organize it, but it is for the benefit of all of us. Wants all the conventioneers to see what we have done. She would like
chapters to donate of they could, send donations to Southwest. Banners from individual chapters can be shown.
BG will be in charge of “Women in Motorcycling” at the convention. More seminars will be developed.
MRF / AMA: MRF is concentrating on health care, you really need to read the bill. If it passes in the form its written, some
of your insurance will go by the wayside. It hasn’t been said how it will affect the VA insurance. Chris Sharp reiterates the
seriousness of this bill, how important it is to read and understand this. AMA – nothing from them in awhile.
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FLASHBACK 2009: Danny – Contracts to two bands, will forward copies to Doc and Patti. Is ordering trophies. Main
objective - have a good time. There will be a bike show and bike games. If you could donate a door prize or sponsor a game,
your help will be appreciated. Gate opens Noon on Friday.
BIKE WEEK 2010: contracts are signed, plans are on track. Hope for better economy and better attendance. Need people to come
and help especially in the cook shack and security.
TALLAHASSEE 2010: Had to take the week of 4/19/10, plans will be complete as soon as we obtain the insurance. We need to be
there to show our support.
Old Business: RE: Palm beach driver license bylaw, during discussion Palm Beach says they decided NOT to carry this
forward. Jim Burrows says this is a procedural error. Peace River says a chapter should be able to pull their own bylaw. Estero
River says if we don’t vote on it now, it can come up again. Wants to call for the vote. Vote called by roll call, bylaw was
defeated 46 to 5 with 2 abstain
New Business: bylaw committee. We are appointing a standing bylaw committee assigned the task of updating old and
considering new bylaws. Chris Sharp and Demetrious Kerkiles are co-chairmen. Kasey Staley, David Rich, Milton Gonzalez,
Tom Gillenwater and Billy Bird are the other members. If you are a chapter you will submit to them. Chris – framework for
how to do the process, each chapter will have an opportunity to weigh in on this. A deadline has not yet been set. Jim Burrow
notes they have four in process at this time, Chris says the process will be defined first, then those four along with any others
will be considered. Brevard – committee is NOT to prevent chapters from submitting changes. Chris says he cannot speak
to the process at this time, but suggests committee might vet some issues, but says any important, valid point will be brought
before the board.
Brevard, concern that info will be held by the committee and not turned over to the delegation.
Jim Burrows – has the committee been informed of their duties, and/or charter? Thinks the delegates should be able to select
some committee members too. Doc says the fairest thing is to turn this over to an impartial committee. Chris says he will be
impartial, but this is a good time to change some things for the good of the chapters. This is also an opportunity to change for
the good of the corporation. Polk County asks if one chapter submitted four bylaw changes, and if so, does this process violate
current bylaws. Doc says this committee has been talked about for a year, and this is as good of a time as any to implement it.
Duval has discussed how to save money, could chapters have their elections every two years instead of one, would save the
leadership seminars every other year. Doc says this is an excellent idea to send to the bylaw committee.
Good of the Order: various events read. Question asked what constitutes a stop on a motorcycle? Wheels stopped? Feet on the
ground? What are the grounds for photo issued tickets? Chris will research case law and report. Mudder says forward motion
must cease to be considered a stop.
Drawings for prizes and silent auction.
Congratulations to Lydia from Duval who won the 50/50 drawing, she donated half of it back to ABATE. Thank you to all for
attending!
Meeting adjourned by unanimous acclaim! 5:20 pm
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CHAPTER INFORMATION
ALACHUA COUNTY
DAYTONA BEACH
FREEDOM CHAPTER
BIG BEND
DUVAL COUNTY
GATOR ALLEY
PO Box 141854
Gainesville, FL 32614-1854
John Short, Pres. (352) 472-6023
Doug Mitchell, VP (352) 463-1175
Website: http://.alachua.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Friday 7:00 PM
Place: Alachua Sports Pub, 14003 NW 150th Av
Alachua
PO Box 386
Woodville, FL 32362-0386
Teeah DiPietrantonio, Pres. (850) 962-8815
Chris Allen, VP (850) 545-4001
Email: bigbendabate@embarqmail.com
Website: http://bigbend.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 2:00 PM
Place: New location to be determined
Contact president for information
BLACK CREEK
PO Box 2123
Middleburg, FL 32050
Darrell Meadows, Pres. (904) 282-2023
Kevin Eck, VP (904) 477-3352
E-mail: bcabate@gmail.com
Website: http://blackcreek.abateflorida.com
Meetings: Last Sunday 2:00 PM
Place: VFW Post 8255
2296 Aster Av., Middleburg
BREVARD COUNTY
PO Box 237582
Cocoa, FL 32923-7582
Mike Pope, Pres. (321) 639-1776
Mike Bowden, VP (321) 302-4796
Fax: (321) 632-5980
E-mail: abateflbrevard@yahoo.com
Website: http://brevard.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Tuesday 7:30 PM
Place: American Legion Post 22
241 Peachtree St., Cocoa
CALOOSAHATCHEE
PO Box 151636
Cape Coral, FL 33915-1636
Roy Steel, Pres. (239) 218-5582
Larry Dobransky, VP (305) 522-0505
E-mail: caloosa.prez@gmail.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: VFW, 4709 SE 11th Pl., Cape Coral
PO Box 263198
Daytona Beach, FL 32126-3198
Ken Holland, Pres. (386) 673-8893
Steve Fritze, VP (386) 677-1550
Website: http://daytona.abateflorida.com
E-mail: kenjholland@yahoo.com
Meetings: 1st Thursday 7:30 PM
Place: Iron Horse, 1068 N US 1, Ormond Beach
PO Box 77038
Jacksonville, FL 32226-7038
Victor Sawyers, Pres. (904) 566-2583
Mark Purvis, VP (904) 338-7037
Place: Greybeards Tavern, 3382 Commonwealth
Jacksonville
ESTERO RIVER
PO Box 366760
Bonita Springs, FL 34136-6760
Tammy Brickley, Pres. (239) 289-2647
Kinsey Winstead, VP (239) 349-1548
Fax: (239) 482-6031
E-mail: esterolegislative@yahoo.com
Website: http://esteroriver.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 4th Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: San Carlos Country Club
19137 S. Tamiami Trail, Ft. Myers
FIRST COAST
PO Box 1401
Calahan, FL 32011-1401
Wanda Garrison, Pres. (904) 879-0227
Sandie Clifford, VP (904) 879-6068
E-mail: theoriginalwicked@yahoo.com
Murray’s Grill, 463852 SR 200, Yulee
FOREST
PO Box 2409
Silver Springs, FL 34489-2409
Paul Antonio, Pres. (352) 207-8859
Bob Wilson, VP (352) 546-2970
E-mail: forestpresident@wmconnect.com
Website: http://.forest.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Saturday 10:00 AM (except Dec.)
Place: Lassie’s Restaurant
5068 SE Abshier Blvd., Bellview
PO Box 15443
Spring Hill, FL 34604
Dave Soles, Pres. (352) 232-3927
Dan Spell, VP (352) 597-0664
E-mail:dwsoles@gmail.com
12091 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
PO Box 10395
Naples, FL 34101-0395
John Stevens, Pres. (239) 776-9690
Rick Loy, VP (239) 825-2490
E-mail: secretary@gatoralley.net
Website: www.gatoralley.net
Meetings: 4th Sunday 11:00 AM (no meeting in Dec.)
Place: VFW Post 7721, 800 Neff’s Way, Naples
GULF COAST
PO Box 11063
Pensacola, FL 32524-1063
Gary “Satch” VerCrouse, Pres. (850) 324-7529
Tom “Hugs” Wallen, VP (850) 449-5238
Fax: (850) 995-0592
E-mail: gcabatepres@bellsouth.net
Website: http://gulfcoast.abateflorida.com
8890 Ashland Av., Pensacola
HILLSBOROUGH
PO Box 16297
Tampa, FL 33687-6297
Richard Nasrallah, Pres. (813) 626-0589
James Sewell, VP (813) 763-2127
Fax: (813) 626-0589
E-mail: richard.nasrallah@verizon.net
Website: http://abateflhcc.org
Meetings: 1st Sunday, 12 NOON
Place: Pole Barn, 6921 Senoj Dr., Tampa
INDEPENDENCE
PO Box 410932
Melbourne, FL 32941-0932
Barry “Bear” Conoway, Pres. (321) 298-6046
Chris “Chuck” Turner, VP (321) 536-7399
E-mail: bearofabate@bellsouth.net
Website: http://independence.abateflorida.com
Meetings: Last Tuesday 7:00 PM
2909 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne
USE CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM AND SEND ALL CHAPTER
CHANGES DIRECTLY TO THE STATE OFFICE
Change of information forms can be found at www.abateflorida.com/forms
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CHAPTER INFORMATION
INDIAN RIVER
PO Box 650615
Vero Beach, FL 32965-0615
Frankie DeLong, Pres. (772) 562-3913
Tony Whiting, VP (772) 562-5710
Fax: (772) 778-7837
Meetings 1st & 3rd Monday 7:00 PM
Place: Mrs. B’s Restaurant, 8245 20th St., Vero Bch
INERSTATE
PO Box 754
Sebring, FL 33871-0754
Tom Higgins, Pres. (863) 382-5986
Bobby Beasley, VP (863) 381-8940
Fax: (863) 382-6112
E-mail: thogrider@yahoo.com
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/abateinerstatechapter
Meetings 4th Sunday; 11:00 AM
Place: The Blue Crab, 825 Ridgewood Dr.,
Sebring
LAKE COUNTY
PO. Box 492
Astatula, FL 34705-0492
Will “Griz” Deaver Pres. (352) 742-7754
Casey Staley, VP. (407) 469-2455
Fax: (352) 243-3937
E-mail: HDGriz@aol.com
Website: http://lake.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Sunday Noon
Place: Lake County Eagles Aerie #4273
27150 Haywood Worm Farm Rd., Okahumpka
NATURE COAST
P.O. Box 27
Bronson, FL 32621-0027
Josephus Gore, Pres. (352) 486-1784
Steve Mallady, VP (352) 870-9984
E-mail: jbgore@earthlink.net
Website: http://naturecoast.abateflorida.com
Place: Willards Restaurant & Lounge
3490 SE County Road 337, Morriston
PALM BEACH
PO Box 971073
Boca Raton, FL 33497-1073
Budd “Strongbow” Aubry, Pres. (561) 482-4346
John “Papa Bear” Olsey, VP (561) 702-1941
Fax: (561) 883-2678
Website: www.abatepalmbeach.com
E-mail: president@abatepalmbeach.com
Meetings: 3rd Saturday 11:30 AM
Place: VFW Post 4143
2404 Broadway, Riviera Beach
PEACE RIVER
PO Box 380415
Murdock, FL 33938-0415
Greg Borden, Pres. (941) 468-0617
Darrell LaCourse, VP (941) 423-5569
E-mail: cebglb98@aol.com
Website: http:// peaceriver.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 4th Sunday; 11:00 AM
Place: 4940 Pan American Blvd., North Port
POLK COUNTY
PO Box 2743
Lakeland, FL 33806-2743
David L. Budia, Pres. (813) 298-7010
Christian W. Brandfass Jr., VP (863) 853-7199
E-mail: abatepc@msn.com
Website: http://polk.abateflorida.com
Place: AmVets Post 32, 1325 E. Gary Rd.
PUTNAM COUNTY
PO Box 1334
East Palatka, FL 32131-1334
Bill Stoltz, Pres. (386) 698-1501
Mike Richards, VP
Meetings: 1st Sunday 12 NOON
Place: Cheyenne Saloon, 377 S. Hwy 17, E. Palatka
SEMINOLE
PO Box 195429
Winter Springs, FL 32719-5429
Tom Gillenwater, Pres. (407) 721-4636
Rande Zuclich, VP (321) 277-9912
E-mail: gill7190@bellsouth.net
Website: www.abatesemco.com
Place: D.A.V., 3512 Orlando Drive, Sanford
SOUTHEAST
PO Box 292693
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33329-2693
James Sherrow, Pres. (954) 305-1599
Bob Levitt, VP (954) 214-0514
E-mail: webmaster@abatese.org
Website: www.abatese.org
Place: American Legion 9081
9081 SW 51st St., Davie
SOUTHERNMOST
P.O. Box 523108
Marathon, FL 33050-3108
William “Bill” Kelly, Pres. (305) 743-6098
Sandy MacLaren, VP (305) 664-9661
Fax: (305) 743-3589
E-mail: southernmost.abateflorida@gmail.com
Website: http://southernmost.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Sunday 11:00 AM
Place: Location Varies - Call Pres or VP
SOUTHWEST
PO Box 60745
Ft. Myers, FL 33906-6745
Frank Kennedy, Pres. (239) 849-9065
Bob Litterello, VP (239) 229-0428
Fax: (239) 849-9065
E-mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com
Website: http://southwest.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 4th Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: Victory Lane Cafe
4120 Hancock Bridge Pkwy., N. Fort Myers
SUMTER COUNTY
PO Box 1255
Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
Richard Swisher, Pres. (352) 568-3391
Micheal Hall, VP (352) 308-2930
Meetings: 3rd Saturday 12:30 PM
Location: Moose Lodge 1179, 1317 CR 470
Lake Panasoffkee
TREASURE COAST
PO Box 1360
Roseland, FL 32957-1360
Steve Kliemisch, Pres (772) 778-8130
Gary Ortner, VP (321) 720-5189
Email: abatetreasurecoast@yahoo.com
Website: http://treasurecoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: Last Wednesday 7:00pm
Place: Marsh Landing, 41 N. Broadway St.,
Fellsmere
VINTAGE
PO Box 861034
St. Augustine, FL 32086-1034
Mike Johnson, Pres. (904) 483-8978
Larry Alameda, VP (904) 315-3628
E-mail: vintage2007@bellsouth.net
Meetings: 3rd Sunday Noon
Location: VFW, 6184 US1 South, St. Augustine
WEST COAST
PO Box 50937
Sarasota, FL 34232-0937
Mark Willett, Pres. (941) 350-9211
James Moser, VP (941) 780-5771
Fax: (941) 484-5497
E-mail: cynwillett@aol.com
Website: http://westcoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 11:00 AM
Place: Fruitville Park, 5151 Richardson Road,
Sarasota
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SINCLAIR LAW
“Going the extra mile for you”
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Where were you when the ship hit the sand?
Tom Nugent
State Safety Education
Does that sound familiar to another phrase you have probably
heard? For you chapter officers, both new and old, the ship
hit the sand on July 25th. That was the date of the annual
Leadership Seminars and you all should have been there.
This is a one day a year event that is designed to provide
you with the information necessary for you to be successful in
fulfilling your position as a chapter officer. Don’t try telling
me that it was more important for you to try out that new rod
and reel, or wash your bike, or cut your lawn than to attend the
seminar. You know the seminars are held every year in July,
generally towards the end of the month. The cost of attending
should not have been a reason for you to not attend either. Even
a small chapter can finance this trip. With very few exceptions
most of you are only a couple of hours from Deland. So you
don’t hang out quite as late on Friday night, you get up a little
early on Saturday and ride to the seminar. Maybe you would
have needed to stay over night. Your chapter budget should
have included a line item for “Expenses for chapter officers to
attend Leadership Seminars.”
What chapter budget? If you are running a chapter without
an annual budget my question back at you is, How?” You don’t
stumble through your personal life spending with no regard to
your income. You plan your expenses, as best you can, with
a budget. If your chapter hasn’t been doing one maybe you
should start. If nothing else, earmark all the money from you
chapter 50/50’s or drawings for the year to cover expenses to
attend the Leadership Seminars. Put on a run or two to raise
money specifically for the seminars just like you do to raise
money for people to go to Tallahassee in April, and if you are
not doing that maybe you should put that in your budget also.
The majority of you can ride to Deland attend the seminars and
still be home for dinner. Total expenses would have been for
gas, you would have eaten someplace anyway. Looking at the
chapter officer’s report many of you have husbands and wives
serving on your chapter’s board so you would have most likely
ridden together. You larger chapters should have no excuses
because your chapter income certainly should be able to cover
travel for a once a year activity that is so important to your
chapter begin successful.
Now for those of you who did attend the seminars, thank
you. I hope you found them, especially Safety, informative
and educational. I know some of you have been instructors
for a long time. You were already proficient in the craft of
instructing others. I hope I and the Regional Directors were
able to give you some hints to polishing your skills. Or, perhaps
it was the discussion or question of others in the seminar that
shed light on the job to help you improve. If you did not get
what you needed then - contact me and let me know. I will do
my very best to incorporate your ideas and suggestions into
next year’s seminar and I will try have answers to your input
placed on the web.
Speaking of the web, I am hoping to make all of the material
related to Safety available via the web. Please realize that other
officers will probably be doing likewise and our web-master
is working very hard to satisfy everyone’s wants and desires.
Keep looking.
Again, if you were there – thank you very much. If you were
not there you missed a wonderful experience. Please get the
information from your chapter president. They have a copy
of everything that was presented. Send me your inputs and
start planning and budgeting to attend next year’s seminars.
Remember, you might learn something that will help you to
do a better job or, you might share information from you own
personal bag of tricks that will help someone else. We all
benefit by helping each other.
Ride like you life depends on it – because it does
membership report
Val Loper
State Membership
Well here it is time to write my article again for the Masterlink.
I just want to let everyone know I do love my position on the
State Board of Directors as Membership Trustee. I hope that I
am doing good job for all of you and have helped or taken care
of any problems you have had this past year.
I think that this year will be even better and I should be able
to get your report to you in a timelier manner now that we are
mailing and emailing the report directly to me. But remember,
you must send me a copy of your check and the original checks
must still go to Patti our State Treasurer.
This next point is coming from me as a Member of ABATE
of Florida Inc. not as a Board Member, I wish that everyone
of you would sit back and remember why you joined ABATE.
Was it for the cause or was it to fight with each other? I have to
tell you that the more we have to put out fires, the longer it will
take for us to get things accomplished. Because we can not
concentrate on the cause only, we are forced to put out the fires
and get chapters to get a long with each other. We need to join
together and fight together for the cause not each other.’
Hope to see you all at Flashback and I could use some help at
the Membership booth if anyone would like to help, if not, see
everyone at Spooks and Scoots.
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2009 Legislation Affecting Traffic & Motor Vehicle Laws
The following is a summary of legislative changes related to traffic and motor vehicle laws that were enacted during the 2009 Legislative Session. Before any policy or operational decisions are made, the complete version of the law should be carefully reviewed.
Complete copies of the bills may be obtained from the Department of State, the distribution offices of the Florida House and Senate,
independent reporting agencies or the official website of the Florida Legislature at www.leg.state.fl.us.
Ch. Law 2009-183SB 1100 DHSMV - Effective 06/16/09
20.24The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
is re-enacted and the obsolete Bureau of MV Inspections is deleted
from statute.
Section 2. Any person who held a driver license, identification card
or motor vehicle registration between June 1, 2000 and September
30, 2004 is eligible to receive a $1 credit on a new or renewed motor
vehicle registration between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
316.126(1) (b) 1. On a multi-lane road, the driver of a vehicle
passing an emergency vehicle shall reduce their speed to 20 mph less
than the posted limit, if they are unable to move over.
316.2085(3)A motorcyclist may not conceal or obscure their
license plate. The requirement that a motorcycle license plate be
affixed horizontally is deleted.
316.2122Mini-trucks are allowed to operate on the same roadways
and in the same manner as a low-speed vehicle, which includes
streets where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less.
320.01(27)The definition of a motorcycle in Florida law
will coincide with that of the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration when applicable.
320.02(45)A definition for “mini truck” is created.
320.0847Mini-trucks are to be properly licensed and registered.
320.0848(2)Provisions are added that would allow an exemption
from the requirement to have a driver license or identification
card number on a disabled parking permit if the disabled person is
physically unable to appear at a driver license office. This provision
is effective November 1, 2009.
322.0261Any driver who is the at-fault party in three crashes
within three years will be required to take a behind-the-wheel driver
education course. This provision is effective January 1, 2010.
322.03(1)The provision allowing the issuance of a Valid in Florida
Only license is removed from statute effective November 1, 2009
322.08(6)The department will no longer issue a driver license and
identification card to the same person, effective November 1, 2009.
322.271(2) The department is authorized to waive the hearing
requirement for a hardship license if the underlying suspension is the
result of a non-egregious offense.
322.64Minor changes are made to the commercial driver license
disqualification process to comply with federal law.
Ch. Law 2009-32 SB 344 Safety BeltsEffective 06/30/09
316.614(6)The safety belt requirements of this section do not
apply to vehicles that are not required to be equipped with safety
belts by federal law. The requirement that the safety belt law be
enforced only as a secondary violation is removed.
Ch. Law 2009 - 206HB 293 Titles and Registrations - Effective
07/01/09
319.22(2)The owner or coowner of a vehicle who has made a bona
fide sale or transfer of the vehicle must notify the department within
30 days in a format prescribed by the department.
320.02(17)Provisions are added to allow a lienor to notify the
department that a registration renewal should be withheld.
320.03(10)Jurisdiction over electronic filing systems used to by
third parties to register a vehicle are expressly preempted to the State.
By January 1, 2010 a report is to be filed with the Legislature on
these systems.
320.1316 This newly created section creates a method for lienors
to file a notice with department when a vehicle is to be surrendered
by the owner. The owner may dispute the notice of surrender by
notifying the department in writing.
322.34(8) (c)When a vehicle is impounded or immobilized for
driving on a suspended license, the towing service must send the
notice to the owner by certified mail, however the requirement for a
return receipt is deleted.
322.34(8) (f) A vehicle impounded under this section may be
released to the lienholder.
713.78 Notices mailed to owners of vehicles which have been
towed at the request of law enforcement will no longer require a
return receipt. Other minor changes are made to this section.
320.0609(2) (c) Independent vehicle dealers are required to issue
temporary license plates for all vehicle sales. This provision becomes
effective October 1, 2009.
320.0609(8) The transfer of a metal plate from one vehicle to
another shall be electronically reported to the department by the
dealer. This provision becomes effective July 1, 2010.
316.193The court is required to create a list of agencies approved
to impound or immobilize a vehicle as part of sentencing. The
affected defendant shall be provided a copy of the list by the
court. Additionally, new qualifying requirements are created for
those persons wishing to participate in the impoundment and
immobilization industry.
Ch. Law 2009-137HB 333 Off-Highway VehiclesEffective
07/01/09
261.03, 316.2074The weight limit for all-terrain vehicles is raised
to 1,200 lbs. A new definition for 317.003 motorized recreational offhighway vehicles is created.
Ch. Law 2009- 208HB 405 Delivery VehiclesEffective 07/01/09
316.2126The terms “golf cart”, “residential area” and “seasonal
delivery personnel” are all defined. Between October 15th and
December 31st seasonal delivery personnel may operate a golf cart,
low-speed vehicle, or a utility vehicle in a residential area where the
posted speed limit is within specified limits depending on the type of
vehicle to deliver packages.
Ch. Law 2009- 220SB 1030 Lights on VehiclesEffective 07/01/09
316.2397(2)County Correctional agencies are permitted to show
or display blue lights when responding to emergencies.
Ch. Law 2009-110HB 687 Voluntary Check-offEffective 07/01/09
320.02(15)A new voluntary check-off is created on the motor
vehicle registration application for the Florida Sheriffs Youth
Ranches.
Ch. Law 2009- 216SB 554 University Police/Traffic Law - Effective
07/01/09
316.640(1)(a)1.b.University police officers are authorized to
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enforce all traffic laws when violations occur on or within 1,000
feet of any property or facilities under the guidance or supervision of
the university.
Ch. Law 2009-85HB 1021 Transportation - E
ffective 07/01/09
316.191(1) The term “race” is redefined.
316.191(4)A motor vehicle used while racing on the highway may
be impounded for 30 business days.
Ch. Law 2009-61SB 1718 Traffic Court- Effective 07/01/09
318.15 Clarification is made to the practical effect of the
elimination of the 18% reduction on the fine for electing traffic school
during the special session of January 2009.
318.18(18)The administrative fee of $12.50 and the Article V
assessment fee of $10 which are currently charged for all traffic
violations of chapter 316 is expanded to include traffic violations of
chapters 320 and 322.
Ch. Law 2009- 204SB 2108 Traffic Court- Effective 07/01/09
318.18(13) The surcharge on traffic violations which is authorized
to fund state court facilities is raised to $30. The board of county
commissioners is authorized to impose by ordinance a surcharge on
infractions for the exclusive purpose of securing payment on bonds
issued after July 1, 2009 to fund state court facilities. (Note: The
effective date of SB 2108 was modified by SB 1718. For the effective
date of this bill, please refer to section 21 of SB 1718)
Ch. Law 2009-86 HB 1423 FWCC- Effective 09/01/09
319.32 (3)The title fee assessment for the Nongame Wildlife Trust
Fund is increased to $10.
320.08056 (4)The annual use fee for the Manatee license plate
is changed from $20 to $25. The annual use fee for the Conserve
Wildlife license plate is changed from $15 to $25.
327.35 Breath alcohol levels for boating under the influence
are conformed to the current requirements for driving under the
influence.
328.03Throughout chapter 328, language is added to require all
vessels that are used or stored on the waters of this state to be titled
and registered unless used or stored on private lakes or ponds. This
section is effective October 1, 2009
Ch. Law 2009-71SB 1778 Motor Vehicle and Driver License Fees Effective 09/01/09
This bill makes numerous fee changes throughout chapters 316,
321, 320 and 322. Driver License Fee Changes
Original/Renewal Class E Driver License...................................$48
Original/Renewal Commercial License.......................................$75
Original/Renewal School Board CDL.........................................$48
Replacement DL .........................................................................$25
ID Cards.......................................................................................$25
Delinquent Fee.............................................................................$15
Knowledge Re-exam fee..............................................................$10
Skills Re-exam fee.......................................................................$20
Disqualification/Revocation Reinstatement.................................$75
Suspension Reinstatement...........................................................$45
Administrative Alcohol Fee.......................................................$130
D-6/Child Support Reinstatement . .............................................$60
Filing Fee for hardship license.....................................................$12
Filing Fee for formal/informal review.........................................$25
DUI Program Assessment Fee.....................................................$15
Interlock Program Assessment Fee..............................................$12
Tax Collector Service Fee.........................................................$6.25
Motor Vehicle Fee Changes
Base Tax on all vehicles..............35% increase, fees vary by weight
Commercial Vehicle Surcharge....................................................$10
Transportation Surcharge...............................................................$4
Specialty/Personalized Processing . ..............................................$5
FRVIS Fee.................................................................................$1.25
General Revenue Surcharge . ...................................................$5.50
Service Fee.....................................................................................$5
Decal Fee.......................................................................................$3
License Plate Fee ........................................................................$28
Reflective materials fee.............................................................$1.50
Initial Registration fee................................................................$225
Base Title Fee...............................................................................$70
Fast Title Fee................................................................................$10
For-hire Title Fee.........................................................................$49
Delinquent Title Fee.....................................................................$20
Service fee for paper title..........................................................$2.50
Publication Fee for dealers...........................................................$75
Vehicle Re-inspection fee............................................................$20
Record Fees
Crash Report................................................................................$10
3-year driver history.......................................................................$8
7-year driver history.....................................................................$10
320.06The license plate replacement cycle is changed from six
years to ten years.
320.08058The Autism license plate is created. An annual
use fee of $25 is collected and distributed to the Achievement
and Rehabilitation Centers Inc., to service programs supporting
individuals with autism. The proceeds of the Golf License plate are
redistributed to the Dade Amateur Golf Association.
320.13Vehicle importers and distributors are authorized to use
manufacturer license plates.
322.135 The tax collector service fee for driver licenses
transactions is defined.
Ch. Law 2009-100SB 858 Voluntary Check-off- Effective 10/01/09
322.08(6)A new voluntary check-off is created on the driver
license application for the Florida Heart Research Institute.
Ch. Law 2009-138HB 481 Enhanced Penalties- Effective 10/01/09
318.18(5) (c) An additional $65 penalty is added to passing a
stopped school bus, racing on the highway and reckless driving. The
additional revenue is to be distributed to the Department of Health for
trauma centers.
322.0261(3) Drivers who are convicted of running a red light,
passing a stopped school bus, racing on the highway or reckless
driving are required to take a driver improvement course upon a first
offense.
316.193(6)The court is required to take into consideration the
hardship placed upon a DUI defendant when ordering community
service and may accept payment of $10 for each hour in lieu of the
community service.
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ABATE
of Florida, Inc.
15th ANNUAL FREEDOM RIGHTS RALLY
April 16 - April 19, 2010
State Meeting Sunday April 18th at 2:00 pm
State Board Meeting Sunday April 18th at Noon
Monticello, Florida • American Legion Hall • 1065 S. Water St. • Monticello, FL 32344
Ride to the Capitol Monday April 19
from Monticello KOA Campground at 9:00am
ALL ARE WELCOME
Free Tent Camping
RV Hookups $45.00 per night • Cabins $150 (3 night event price)
KOA Campground • 346 KOA Road • Monticello, FL 32344
Located at exit 225 at I-10 in Monticello, call 850-997-3890 for directions only. 20 miles east of Tallahassee & 6 miles SW of Monticello. From
I-10 at US19 proceed south 600 feet, then west on C158B for 2 miles, then north on S259 for 1/2 mile. Follow the signs.
American Legion Hall
Go 2 blocks west of the Opera House on US90, then turn west on Waters Street. Go 1/2
mile to Legion Hall.
Reservations for RV Hookups (Pop-Up Campers, Vans and RV’s) and Cabins need to be
made through the ABATE of Florida State Office.
Call 386-943-9610 for reservations. RV sites and cabins are limited.
Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
ABATE of Florida, Inc. does not condone drinking and driving.
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