LIVE: Class action lawsuit to be filed over DMV appointment scalping causing lengthy lines

A lawsuit is underway against the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles in response to appointment scalping that caused massive overnight lines, as stated by attorney Mike Pizzi. The attorney is set to elaborate on the legal action on Wednesday, highlighting the dangerous conditions individuals faced while waiting for their appointments.

In March, authorities uncovered a ring of scalpers who hoarded free appointment slots and then marketed them for prices ranging from $25 to $250. Subsequently, in April, Miami-Dade officials passed regulations aimed at thwarting these scalpers. Following that, in May, the state legislature unanimously passed HB 0961, making the sale of DMV appointments illegal.

By June, the Broward County Tax Collector’s Office enforced Ordinance 2015-20, making it against the law to promote or sell appointments for the DMV.

This situation is evolving, and updates are expected in due course.