Florida Administrative Code 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
Here’s the breakdown of Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Chapter 15, which covers the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV):
🛡️ Chapter Overview (Division of FLHSMV)
15 – Departmental: General agency structure and operations (Chs. 15‑1 to 15‑13) (law.cornell.edu)
15A – Division of Driver Licenses: Driver licensing rules (Chs. 15A‑1 to 15A‑12) (law.cornell.edu)
15B – Division of Florida Highway Patrol: Patrol procedures and equipment rules (Chs. 15B‑1 to 15B‑16) (law.cornell.edu)
15C – Division of Motor Vehicles: Vehicle registration, titling, dealer licensing, inspections, electronic systems, vessels, etc. (Chs. 15C‑1 to 15C‑22) (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Highlights from Division 15C (Motor Vehicles)
Includes rules and regulations for:
General definitions and procedures (Ch. 15C‑1)
Mobile home & RV construction (Ch. 15C‑2, 15C‑4)
Vehicle inspections & emissions (Chs. 15C‑5, 15C‑6)
Dealer standards (Ch. 15C‑7)
Prohibitions on improper parking for sale/rental (Ch. 15C‑8)
Commercial vehicle taxes & apportioned plates (Chs. 15C‑12, 15C‑13)
Vessel titling & registration (Chs. 15C‑14, 15C‑15)
Electronic vehicle issuance & filing systems (Chs. 15C‑16 to 15C‑18)
Certificates of title & rebuilt vehicle inspections (Chs. 15C‑21, 15C‑22) (law.cornell.edu, flrules.elaws.us, regulations.justia.com)
🔗 Accessing the Official Text
These rules are updated quarterly. For the most current and official text, consult:
Florida’s e‑Laws platform (e.g., rule 15‑1.001 last updated June 19, 2025) (flrules.elaws.us, flrules.elaws.us)
Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (FLRules) website — managed by the Department of State
FLHSMV’s official site for companion forms, handbooks, and procedural guidance (en.wikipedia.org, flhsmv.gov)
✅ Summary
The FAC Chapter 15 governs everything from DMV operations to driver licensing, vehicle inspections, dealer practices, and electronic systems. It’s structured into four main divisions:
Division
Scope
15
Agency-wide departmental rules
15A
Driver license regulations
15B
Highway Patrol operations
15C
Vehicle titling, inspection, and registration
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