It’s now illegal for scalpers to sell driver’s license appointments in Broward — some good news for anyone who’s struggled to book a free meeting.
Residents had faced “extraordinary delays” and were unable to find “timely appointments for important services,” because others were taking the appointment slots to sell them. Broward County Tax Collector Abbey Ajayi on Wednesday touted the new county ordinance that bans advertising, marketing or selling appointments for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and the county tax collector’s office.
Ajayi called the new county ordinance — and a state law that will enact a ban statewide — “much-needed policies.”
“This is a win for our customers,” Ajayi said in a news release. “Public services, like driver license issuance, must be delivered to residents with integrity and efficiency. Both the county and state policies will deter opportunists from abusing the system, making sure that more appointments are readily available to those that need them, without unjust hassle or cost.”
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Violations of the Broward ordinance will result in fines: It’s a $250 fine for the first offense; $500 for each additional violation.
The state law, approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, will take effect on July 1, 2026, records show. Those who run afoul of the state law could face criminal charges, including jail time.
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, whose office had uncovered the practice of “appointment scalping,” has called the new state law “a victory for fairness and common sense.” Miami-Dade earlier this year similarly enacted an ordinance banning the sale of DMV appointments.