Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Motor carriers must now obtain electronic fuel tax licenses instead of physical decals, and must carry licenses electronically or in physical form in vehicles.

Vehicle registration applicants must now provide a Florida address with proof of residence or business location, with specific documentation requirements for individuals and businesses.

Driveaway permits for transporting vehicles as cargo are deleted from the statute, though the concept may still be addressed elsewhere.

Electronic submission of fuel tax decal renewals and tax returns becomes mandatory starting October 1, 2025, with exceptions for department authorization.

New definitions clarify terms like 'qualified commercial motor vehicle,' 'motor fuel,' 'interstate,' 'intrastate,' and 'economically disadvantaged area' to modernize regulatory language.

Crash reporting threshold lowered from $2,000 to $500 in property damage, requiring drivers to notify law enforcement for smaller incidents.

Penalty for operating without proper fuel tax documentation remains a felony, with daily penalties for continued violations.