At the May 10, 2004 meeting of the Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (MVDB) it was reported that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is studying methods to better use its resources. Because of budget considerations, the DMV has 10 unfilled investigative positions. The DMV is studying how to better use investigative resources, as well as methods in which titles and title issues can be better and more efficiently handled.
In other notable actions, MVDB discussed the need for more vigorous enforcement action against dealers who are paid for vehicles and who fail or refuse to provide titles. MVDB discussed both the possibilities of stronger licensing actions and criminal prosecutions, and a subcommittee was formed to investigate more vigorous actions.
MVDB also discussed procedures for licensing dealers selling fire fighting equipment, ambulances and funeral vehicles. Under legislation passed in the 2004 Virginia General Assembly, companies selling those vehicles are no longer exempt from dealer licensing. It was determined that all dealerships selling this equipment will be re-licensed as of January 1, with an appropriate adjustment of fees.
And because of increasing concerns about theft, loss, and misuse of temporary tags, MVDB noted that procedures for issuance of temp tags will be reviewed.
The next meetings of MVDB and its committees were scheduled for July 12, 2004.
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