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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS Oh F
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You have the right to request a hearing to be conducted in accordance with tons
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120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qodlifig :
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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.
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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.
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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
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