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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
Ruth “Ski” Pietruszewski, expired for more than one year will be required to complete
Martin County Tax Collector, the Class E knowledge exam and vision exam prior to
announces that the Real obtaining a valid Class E driver’s license. The Class E
ID Act compliance date knowledge exam may be completed up to one year before
has been extended for two applying for a Class E driver’s license. If the period between
years. The extended date is completion of the Class E knowledge exam and application
May 7, 2025. Look for the for a Class E driver’s license exceeds one year, retesting
gold star in the upper right- of the knowledge exam will be required prior to issuance.
hand side of your driver’s Pick up your driver’s license handbook at any of our four
license to confirm you are convenient locations or go online to https://www. FLHSMV.
Real ID compliant. gov/resources/handbooks-manuals/. Handbooks are available
Customers must renew Ruth “Ski” Pietruszewski, Martin County Tax Collector, in English, Spanish, and Creole.
their Florida driver’s license or photo ID card every eight advises drivers, “Don’t let your driver’s license expire!” Let’s Keep It Safe And Fun!
years. The expiration date is listed on the credential. Golf carts are exceptionally useful and provide lots of
Florida driver’s license holders may renew their date and ID card holders may renew 12 months in advance fun for both adults and their children and offer convenient
credential up to 18 months in advance of the expiration of the expiration date. and enjoyable transportation. If any conversions have been
made to the vehicle 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?
MAKE SURE YOUR as a “motor vehicle designed and manufactured for operation

F.S. 320.01(22) A golf cart is defined by Florida Statute
on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that
HEART statute as any “four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed
is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.”
F.S. 320.01(41) A low speed vehicle is defined by Florida

is greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25
miles per hour, including but not limited to, neighborhood
vehicles.”
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