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Starting in September, motorists will save about $25 per vehicle under a roll-back of the state’s motor vehicle fees signed into law today. The 2009 fee hike and today’s rollback are generating some political sniping.

As Governor Rick Scott prepared to sign the vehicle fee roll back, he made it clear who he thought his likely 2014 opponent was responsible for the increase.

“In 2009 Charlie Christ raised this tax on all Florida families that have a car,” said Scott.

But many of those celebrating with Scott, including House Finance and Tax Chairman Rich Workman, were the same people who voted to raise the fees in 2009.

“So, I did what I thought was right at the time,” said Rep. Rich Workman (R-Brevard).

Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) says he held his nose five years ago.

“But we were given a stark choice of closing hospitals, closing schools and placing, we talk about vulnerable Floridians in even more jeopardy,” said Gaetz.

Landscaper Lee Hampton wasn’t aware of the Governor’s pending cut, but when asked how he felt about it, he said, “I feel very good about that. That’s good.”

The new lower fees kick in on September 1st, that’s Labor Day. And tax collectors expect a line around the block the next morning for people who delayed their August renewals.

One hundred eleven thousand people bought a tag last August. If they wait to renew, Santa Rosa Tax Collector Mike Nichols says they risk a ticket.

“Park the vehicle, don’t drive it,” said Nichols. “Come in and renew it in September and then you’re legal.”

People who register late do have a ten-day grace period for paying a late fee. The state says registering online September first will prevent people from being ticketed for an expired tag.

The Governor sent a letter today telling tax collectors not to offer a two year registrations again until after the fees go down. And budget writers called the idea of giving refunds to a half million people who will have a whole year on their tags when the fees are reduced as fiscally irresponsible.