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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES vs SOUTH FLORIDA TRANSPORT, INC., D/B/A THRIFT CAR RENTAL, 05-001488 (2005)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 05-001488 Visitors: 30
Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
Respondent: SOUTH FLORIDA TRANSPORT, INC., D/B/A THRIFT CAR RENTAL
Judges: JOHN G. VAN LANINGHAM
Agency: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Locations: Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Filed: Apr. 21, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, May 4, 2005.

Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHIC DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, Petitioner, Case No.: DMV-05-245 License No.: VI-31072 v. SOUTH FLORIDA TRANSPORT, INC. ye l | 4 XY D/B/A THRIFTY CAR RENTAL, C \ Respondent. 7 ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles, files this Administrative Complaint against South Florida Transport, Inc. d/b/a Thrifty Car Rental, Respondent, and alleges: 1, Petitioner is the state agency charged with Tegulating the business of buying, selling, or dealing in motor vehicles or offering or displaying motor vehicles for sale, pursuant to section 20.24 and chapter 320, Florida Statutes and Rules 15-2.001 and 28-107.004, Florida Administrative Code. 2, Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, a licensed motor vehicle dealer in the State of Florida, having been issued license number VI-31072, based upon the application made by Alan I. Greenstein, as Vice President. The address of record is 23 0ON. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33313. COUNT ONE 3. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in the paragraphs above. 4. Section 320.27(3), Florida Statutes, provides that, as a requirement for licensure, a motor vehicle dealer’s place of business must operate from a location approved by the department that meets specified requirements. 5. With its application for the May 1, 2004 to April 30, 2005, licensure period, Respondent attested its place of business was its address of record. 6. On or about October 21, 2004, Compliance Examiner Hicks observed that Respondent had abandoned its approved place of business. Compliance Examiner Hicks observed a sign on the door indicating that the office was closed. 7. On or about October 24, 2004, Compliance Examiner Hicks again visited Respondent’s address of record and found no cars on the lot. The office had some desks and the phone is connected, however the number indicates that it has been changed and to leave a message. The new number allows for callers to leave a message, however no return call is received by callers. 8. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)(8), Florida Statutes by failing to continually meet the requirements of section 320.27(3), Florida Statutes, the licensure law, by abandoning its approved place of business. COUNT TWO 9. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 10. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the 2 purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 11, On or about June 1, 2004, Gustavo T. Carbajal purchased a 2003 Mitsubishi, VIN JA4NW5 18633020599, from Respondent. 12. Gustavo T. Carbajal signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Mitsubishi, VIN JA4NW51863J020599, to Mr. Carbajal on June 1, 2004. 13. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by July 1, 2004, or within 30 days of June 1, 2004. 14. _ As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Mitsubishi, VIN JA4NW51S863J020599. 15. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 3 19.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. 6) THREE 16. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 17. On or about June 6, 2004, Devon L Bennett purchased a 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4GP24353B247701, from Respondent. 18. Devon L. Bennett signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4GP24353B247701, to Mr. Bennett on June 6, 2004. 19. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by July 6, 2004, or within 30 days of June 6, 2004. 20. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4GP24353B247701. 21. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 3 19.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT FOUR 22. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one, two, seventeen and eighteen, above. 23. Section 320.131(2), Florida Statutes, provides that no more than two temporary tags shall be issued to the same person for the same vehicle. 24. Respondent issued Mr. Bennett at least four temporary tags for the same vehicle as follows: J520192, issued July 14, 2004, K057513, issued August 7, 2004, K057539, issued September 9, 2004, and J520281, issued October 7, 2004, 25. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 322.27(9)(b)17, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 320.131(2), Florida Statutes, by issuing more than two temporary tags to the same person for the same vehicle. COUNT FIVE 26. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 27, Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 28. On or about June 1, 2004, Yvonne Jones purchased a 2004 Dodge, VIN 1B3EL36X04N236290, from Respondent. 29. Yvonne Jones signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2004 Dodge, VIN 1B3EL36X04N236290, to Ms. Jones on June 1, 2004. 30. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by July 1, 2004, or within 30 days of June 1, 2004. 31. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2004 Dodge, VIN 1B3EL36X04N236290. 32. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 3 19.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT SIX 33. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 34. — Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 35. On or about July 5, 2004, Frederick Lawson and Cynthia Carn purchased a 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4HR48Z33F601944, from Respondent. 36. Frederick Lawson and Cynthia Carn signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4HR48Z33F601944, to Mr. Lawson and Ms. Carn on July 5, 2004, 37. _ Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by August 4, 2004, or within 30 days of July 5, 2004. 38. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4HR48Z33F601944. 39. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 3 19.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT SEVEN 40. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 41. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 42. Onor about October 2, 2004, John and Cureene Rhames purchased a 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C23U479033, from Respondent. 43. The Rhames’ signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C23U479033, to the Rhames on October 2, 2004. 44. — Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by November 1, 2004, or within 30 days of October 2, 2004. 45. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C23U479033. 46, Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 31 9.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT EIGHT 47. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 48. — Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 49. On or about July 25, 2004, Bavrel M. and Worrell Gordon purchased a 2003 Chevrolet, VIN 1GNDM19X63B 14201 1, from Respondent. 50. The Gordon’s signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Chevrolet, VIN 1GNDM19X63B14201 1, to the Gordon’s on July 25, 2004. 51. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by August 24, 2004, or within 30 days of July 25, 2004. 52. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Chevrolet, VIN 1GNDM1 9X63B142011. 53. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT NINE 54. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 35. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 56. Onor about August 21, 2004, Elaine Williams purchased a 1999 Mazda, VIN 1Y VGF22C8X5821094, from Respondent. 57. Elaine Williams signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 1999 Mazda, VIN 1Y VGF22C8X5821094, to Ms. Williams on August 21, 2004. 58. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by September 20, 2004, or within 30 days of August 21, 2004. 59. __ As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 1999 Mazda, VIN 1Y VGF22C8X5821094. 60. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT TEN 61. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 62. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 63. Onor about August 23, 2004, Charles and Matthew Stillwell purchased a 1999 Chevrolet, VIN 1GCEK19T4XZ172797, from Respondent. 64. The Stillwell’s signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 1999 Chevrolet, VIN 1GCEK19T4XZ172797, to the Stillwell’s on August 23, 2004. 65. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by September 22, 2004, or within 30 days of August 23, 2004. 66. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 1999 Chevrolet, VIN 1GCEK19T4XZ172797. 67. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 3 19.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT ELEVEN 68. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 69. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 70. Onor about July 12, 2004, John D. and Michelle L. Wozar purchased a 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4HR48Z23F61 1414, from Respondent. 71. Mr. and Mrs. Wozar signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4HR48Z23F61 1414, to the Wozar’s on July 12, 2004. 72. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by August 11, 2004, or within 30 days of July 12, 2004. 73. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4HR48Z23F611414. 74. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT TWELVE 75. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 76. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 77. On or about August 30, 2004, Debra S. Redmond purchased a 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C13U485650, from Respondent. 78. Debra S. Redmond signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C13U485650, to Ms. Redmond on August 30, 2004. 79. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by September 29, 2004, or within 30 days of August 30, 2004, 80. _As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C13U485650. 81. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT THIRTEEN 82. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 10 83. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 84. On or about July 22, 2004, Timothy D. and Marian L. Stolberg purchased a 2003 Dodge, VIN 2D4GP44313R281762, from Respondent. 85. Mr. and Mrs. Stolberg signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Dodge, VIN 2D4GP44313R281762, to the Stolberg’s on July 22, 2004. 86. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by August 21, 2004, or within 30 days of July 22, 2004. 87. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Dodge, VIN 2D4GP44313R281762. 88. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT FOURTEEN 89. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 90. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 91. On or about August 23, 2004, Lynn M. and Esther S. Eby purchased a 2005 Ford, VIN 1FAFP53U35A1 13823, from Respondent. 11 92. The Eby’s signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered 2005 Ford, VIN 1FAFP53U35A113823, to the Eby’s on August 23, 2004. 93. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by September 22, 2004, or within 30 days of August 23, 2004. 94. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2005 Ford, VIN 1FAFP53U35A113823. 95. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT FIFTEEN 96. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one, two, ninety-one and ninety-two, above. 97. Section 320.131(2), Florida Statutes, provides that no more than two temporary tags shall be issued to the same person for the same vehicle. 99. Respondent issued the Eby’s three temporary tags for the same vehicle as follows: J519801, issued August 23, 2004, J519108, issued September 23, 2004, and J519128, issued October 14, 2004. 99. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 322.27(9)(b)17, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 320.131(2), Florida Statutes, by issuing more than two temporary tags to the same person for the same vehicle. COUNT SIXTEEN 100. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 12 101. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 102. On or about September 13, 2004, Maureen B. Werner purchased a 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C53U484372, from Respondent. 103. Maureen B. Werner signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C53U484372, to Ms. Werner on September 13, 2004. 104. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by October 13, 2004, or within 30 days of September 13, 2004. 105. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C53U484372, 106. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 3 19.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT SEVENTEEN 107. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 108. Section 319,23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 109. On or about August 27, 2004, Michael Codella purchased a 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C33U466789, from Respondent. 13 110. Michael Codella signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C33U466789, to Mr. Codella on August 27, 2004. 111. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by September 26, 2004, or within 30 days of August 27, 2004. 112. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Hyundai, VIN KMHCG45C33U466789. 113. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT EIGHTEEN 114. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 115. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 116. Onor about August 28, 2004, Velton C. Walker and Joanne H. Calandra purchased a 2004 Mercury, VIN 2MEFM75W54X609952, from Respondent. 117. Velton C. Walker and Joanne H. Calandra signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2004 Mercury, VIN 2MEFM75W54X609952, to Mr. Walker and Ms. Calandra on August 28, 2004. 118. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by September 27, 2004, or within 30 days of August 28, 2004. 14 119. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2004 Mercury, VIN 2MEFM75W54X609952. 120. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. COUNT NINETEEN 121. Petitioner realleges and incorporates as if fully stated herein the allegations contained in paragraphs one and two, above. 122. Section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes provides that in the case of the sale of a motor vehicle by a licensed dealer to a general purchaser, the dealer, upon application signed by the purchaser, shall file the application for certificate of title within 30 days from the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser. 123. On or about July 7, 2004, Edwin N. Cruit purchased a 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4GP24353B237038, from Respondent. 124. Edwin N. Cruit signed the purchase agreement and Respondent delivered the 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4GP24353B237038, to Mr. Cruit on July 7, 2004. 125. Respondent failed to file the application for certificate of title by August 6, 2004, or within 30 days of July 7,2004. 126. As of the signing of this Administrative Complaint Respondent has not filed for certificate of title for the 2003 Dodge, VIN 1D4GP24353B237038. 127. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated section 320.27(9)(b)6, Florida Statutes, through a violation of section 319.23(6), Florida Statutes, by failing to timely file an application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle. 15 f / f] EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS Oh F ens You have the right to request a hearing to be conducted in accordance with tons J 4: 2 2 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qodlifig : bell i 15 1 : be esseul dad {5 g Tepresentative, to present evidence and argument, to call and cross-examine witn have subpoena(s) and subpoena(s) duces tecum issued on your behalf if a hearing is requested. In response to the allegations set forth above, you must make one of the following elections and file your response within twenty-one (21) days from the date of your receipt of this Administrative Complaint. Please make your election on the enclosed Election of Rights form and ensure the Department receives it within 21 days. 1. If you admit the material fact(s) alleged in this Administrative Complaint, you may Tequest a hearing, pursuant to section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, before the Division of Motor Vehicles Hearing Officer. At this hearing, you would be given an Opportunity to challenge the conclusions of law and/or present either written and/or oral evidence in mitigation of any proposed penalty. A request for this type of hearing, in which no material facts are in dispute, should be directed to the Department by checking the appropriate space, marked as “1” on the Election of Rights form and ensuring the Department receives it within 21 days from the date of your receipt of this Administrative Complaint. 2. If you dispute any material fact alleged in this Administrative Complaint, you must present sufficient evidence of your dispute and you may request a hearing, pursuant to section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes, at the Division of Administrative Hearings before an Administrative Law Judge. A request for this type of evidentiary hearing, in which material facts are in dispute, should be directed to the Department by checking the appropriate space, marked as “2” on the Election of Rights form, specifying the material allegations of fact you are disputing and ensuring the Department receives it within 21 days from the date of your receipt of this Administrative Complaint. If you elect an evidentiary hearing, you must keep the Department informed of your current mailing address; failure to do so may be considered a waiver of your right to an evidentiary hearing. 3. Ifyou wish to settle this matter now by agreeing to have your license voluntarily revoked you may do so by checking the appropriate space, marked as “3” on the Election of Rights form and ensure the Department receives it, and the signed Agreement for Voluntary Revocation of License within 21 days from the date of your receipt of this Administrative Complaint. In the event you fail to file your election in this matter with the Department within 21 days from your receipt of this Administrative Complaint, your failure may be considered a waiver of your right to dispute the alleged facts and the Department may proceed to enter a Final Order. 16 Pursuant to section 120.573, Florida Statutes, mediation is not available for this proceeding. WHEREFORE, the Department hereby gives notice of its intent to enter an Order imposing one or more of the following penalties: revocation or suspension of Respondent's license, imposition of an administrative fine, and/or any other relief deemed appropriate. CAF:gmw Copies furnished: William Francis Regional Administrator Dealer Licensing By certified mail to: Danny L. Hardy, President Thrifty Car Rental 2300 North State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33311 Danny L. Hardy, President Thrifty Car Rental 8530 Egret Lakes Lane West Palm Beach, Florida 33412 A. Ford, Direct Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Neil Kirkman Building, Room B439, MS 60 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0600 Filed in the official records of the Division of Motor Vehicles this 29—day of March, 2005. 17 Alan Greenstein, Vice President Thrifty Car Rental 3739 Gulfstream Way Davie, Florida 33328 Alan Greenstein, Vice President Thrifty Car Rental 11410 Lakeshore Drive Cooper City, Florida 33026 Donald F. Wright, Esquire Registered Agent Thrifty Car Rental 145 N. Magnolia Avenue Orlando, Florida 32801 g:\dir\hearingoficer2005\thriftyrentalcar\ac\ 18

Docket for Case No: 05-001488
Issue Date Proceedings
May 04, 2005 Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
May 02, 2005 Motion to Abate filed.
Apr. 29, 2005 Response to Initial Order.
Apr. 21, 2005 Answer to Administrative Complaint filed.
Apr. 21, 2005 Administrative Complaint filed.
Apr. 21, 2005 Agency referral filed.
Apr. 21, 2005 Initial Order.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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