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DMV Adding “Pit Bosses” To Offices
TALLAHASSEE (CBS4) – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is a taking a cue from Las Vegas and putting ‘pit bosses’ in some of its busiest offices in an effort to speed up...
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Teens Can Take Learner’s Permit Test Online
MIAMI (CBS4) – If your teenager is learning to drive this summer, there’s good news – he or she can now take the learner’s permit test online. Last January, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor...
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State Revoking More & More Driver’s Licenses
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – More and more Florida drivers have had their licenses revoked because they were not physically or mentally fit to get behind the wheel. State figures show the number of people who...
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Traffic Fatalities At Three-Decade Low In Florida
TALLAHASSEE (CBS4)-Preliminary figures released Wednesday from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles show crash fatalities fall for the sixth year straight. According to the...
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New Laws Free Up Disabled Parking, Cut Fraud
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Good news for South Florida’s disabled: new laws effective Oct. 1 will free up more disabled parking spaces. CBS4 news partner The Miami Herald reports the Florida Department of...
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Scott, Florida Cabinet Consider New License Plates
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — There could be a change on the way for Florida license plates that could make it easier for the state to fine toll and red light runners. Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida...
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New Website Lets You Pick State’s New License Plate
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) — Four new license plate tags were recently designed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Each has a sleek, smooth surface, better readability and...
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Florida Drivers, Meet Your New License Plate
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – At left is the license plate that will adorn your vehicle for many years. Florida voters selected the green-rimmed, leafed-orange winner in a poll of about 50,000 online...
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Report: Fewer Crashes Means Traffic Cameras Likely To Stay
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Law enforcement has bad news for those that despise red-light cameras: they’re likely here to stay. The reason: crashes are down at Florida intersections equipped with...
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Florida Highway Agency Issues Email Fraud Warning
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBSMiami/AP) — Someone is impersonating the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, endangering your bank accounts. The agency on Thursday said the public should...
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Breath Tests Get Support In DUI Wars
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Judges may have another way to help repeat DUI offenders sober up for good. Instead of blowing into a machine which keep their cars from starting, they may have to get...
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Uber May Have A Future In Broward County
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) — There may be a future for the ride-sharing service Uber in Broward County. And it would come in the form of a a new law, but first,...
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Taxi Companies Sue State Over Uber, Lyft
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE (NSF) – Taxi companies in Tallahassee and Broward County are suing the state over app-based transportation services, alleging that Florida officials...
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Cab Companies Launch Insurance Challenge In Uber War
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE (NSF) – Taxicab companies in Broward County and Tallahassee filed their second lawsuit against the state in as many days, this time accusing...
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Uber To Launch Carpool Service In Miami
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A fan favorite for getting from Point A to Point B in Miami-Dade is about to get cheaper and help unclog the county’s traffic congestion. On...
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Uber Bill Rolling Along In Florida House
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — A revised proposal stopping local governments from regulating popular app-based ride-sharing services, like Uber and Lyft, picked up...
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State Says Uber Drivers Are Independent Contractors
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott’s administration said Uber drivers should be considered independent contractors instead of company...
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‘Uber’ Proposal Ready For House Floor
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE (NSF) – A proposal that would prevent local governments from regulating popular app-based transportation services such as Uber and Lyft continues to...
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Dade Commissioners Okay Uber, Lyft Restrictions
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Miami-Dade commissioners passed an ordinance in favor of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. The ordinance, proposed by Commissioner...
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Florida Driver’s License Changes Include Revamped Security Features
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Florida motorists are starting to see new features as they renew driver’s licenses. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced that revamped...
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