FLORIDA TRAFFIC BLOG: DMV Web Site Crashes As Floridians Renew Licenses And Registrations Before Rate Hikes
We told you weeks ago about the looming increase in fees for driver license and vehicle registration renewals. We said get it done early but you didn’t listen did you? Thousands of Florida drivers who are eligible to renew licenses and registrations before the almost 50% fee increases take effect on September 1. So many citizens have tried to renew online that the Department of Motor Vehicle website crashed Friday. (read more)
There have been long lines all over the state including here in Manatee County. There were 60 people waiting in line near DeSoto Square Mall Friday morning and over 7,000 online transactions were processed Tuesday, almost double the number from the previous day. This is the first time these fees have been increased in 20 years.
If you have been involved in a traffic accident anywhere in Florida please do not hesitate to contact Florida Traffic Attorney David Haenel at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) to discuss the matter. Also you can contact David via email or by stopping by our comprehensive website.
