eLaws of Florida

 

CHAPTER 316. STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL  


SECTION 316.001. Short title.
SECTION 316.002. Purpose.
SECTION 316.003. Definitions.
SECTION 316.006. Jurisdiction.
SECTION 316.007. Provisions uniform throughout state.
SECTION 316.0075. Operator use of commercial mobile radio services and electronic communications devices.
SECTION 316.0076. Regulation and use of cameras.
SECTION 316.008. Powers of local authorities.
SECTION 316.0081. Request regarding traffic signals or other traffic control devices.
SECTION 316.0083. Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program; administration; report.
SECTION 316.00831. Distribution of penalties collected under s. 316.0083(1)(b).
SECTION 316.0085. Skateboarding; inline skating; freestyle or mountain and off-road bicycling; paintball; definitions; liability.
SECTION 316.027. Crash involving death or personal injuries.
SECTION 316.0271. Yellow dot critical motorist medical information program; yellow dot decal, folder, and information form.
SECTION 316.061. Crashes involving damage to vehicle or property.
SECTION 316.062. Duty to give information and render aid.
SECTION 316.063. Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property.
SECTION 316.064. When driver unable to report.
SECTION 316.065. Crashes; reports; penalties.
SECTION 316.066. Written reports of crashes.
SECTION 316.067. False reports.
SECTION 316.068. Crash report forms.
SECTION 316.069. State to tabulate and analyze crash reports.
SECTION 316.070. Exchange of information at scene of crash.
SECTION 316.071. Disabled vehicles obstructing traffic.
SECTION 316.072. Obedience to and effect of traffic laws.
SECTION 316.073. Applicability to animals and animal-drawn vehicles.
SECTION 316.074. Obedience to and required traffic control devices.
SECTION 316.0741. High-occupancy-vehicle lanes.
SECTION 316.0745. Uniform signals and devices.
SECTION 316.07456. Transitional implementation.
SECTION 316.0747. Sale or purchase of traffic control devices by nongovernmental entities; prohibitions.
SECTION 316.075. Traffic control signal devices.
SECTION 316.0755. Pedestrian control signals.
SECTION 316.076. Flashing signals.
SECTION 316.0765. Lane direction control signals.
SECTION 316.077. Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings.
SECTION 316.0775. Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals.
SECTION 316.0776. Traffic infraction detectors; placement and installation.
SECTION 316.0777. Automated license plate recognition systems; public records exemption.
SECTION 316.0778. Automated license plate recognition systems; records retention.
SECTION 316.078. Detour signs to be respected.
SECTION 316.079. Duty to yield to highway construction workers.
SECTION 316.08. Requirements of flagpersons.
SECTION 316.081. Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions.
SECTION 316.0815. Duty to yield to public transit vehicles.
SECTION 316.0817. Loading and unloading of bus passengers.
SECTION 316.082. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.
SECTION 316.0825. Vehicle approaching an animal.
SECTION 316.083. Overtaking and passing a vehicle.
SECTION 316.084. When overtaking on the right is permitted.
SECTION 316.085. Limitations on overtaking, passing, changing lanes and changing course.
SECTION 316.087. Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.
SECTION 316.0875. No-passing zones.
SECTION 316.088. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
SECTION 316.089. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
SECTION 316.0895. Following too closely.
SECTION 316.090. Driving on divided highways.
SECTION 316.091. Limited access facilities; interstate highways; use restricted.
SECTION 316.1001. Payment of toll on toll facilities required; penalties.
SECTION 316.121. Vehicles approaching or entering intersections.
SECTION 316.122. Vehicle turning left.
SECTION 316.123. Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
SECTION 316.1235. Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative.
SECTION 316.125. Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway or emerging from alley, driveway or building.
SECTION 316.126. Operation of vehicles and actions of pedestrians on approach of an authorized emergency, sanitation, or utility service vehicle.
SECTION 316.130. Pedestrians; traffic regulations.
SECTION 316.1301. Traffic regulations to assist blind persons.
SECTION 316.1303. Traffic regulations to assist mobility-impaired persons.
SECTION 316.1305. Fishing from state road bridges.
SECTION 316.1355. Driving through safety zone prohibited.
SECTION 316.151. Required position and method of turning at intersections.
SECTION 316.1515. Limitations on turning around.
SECTION 316.152. Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited.
SECTION 316.154. Starting parked vehicle.
SECTION 316.155. When signal required.
SECTION 316.156. Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
SECTION 316.157. Method of giving hand and arm signals.
SECTION 316.1575. Obedience to traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings.
SECTION 316.1576. Insufficient clearance at a railroad-highway grade crossing.
SECTION 316.1577. Employer responsibility for violations pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossings.
SECTION 316.159. Certain vehicles to stop or slow at all railroad grade crossings.
SECTION 316.170. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
SECTION 316.171. Traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings.
SECTION 316.172. Traffic to stop for school bus.
SECTION 316.183. Unlawful speed.
SECTION 316.185. Special hazards.
SECTION 316.187. Establishment of state speed zones.
SECTION 316.189. Establishment of municipal and county speed zones.
SECTION 316.1893. Establishment of enhanced penalty zones; designation.
SECTION 316.1895. Establishment of school speed zones, enforcement; designation.
SECTION 316.1905. Electrical, mechanical, or other speed calculating devices; power of arrest; evidence.
SECTION 316.1906. Radar speed-measuring devices; evidence, admissibility.
SECTION 316.191. Racing on highways.
SECTION 316.192. Reckless driving.
SECTION 316.1923. Aggressive careless driving.
SECTION 316.1925. Careless driving.
SECTION 316.1926. Additional offenses.
SECTION 316.193. Driving under the influence; penalties.
SECTION 316.1932. Tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; implied consent; refusal.
SECTION 316.1933. Blood test for impairment or intoxication in cases of death or serious bodily injury; right to use reasonable force.
SECTION 316.1934. Presumption of impairment; testing methods.
SECTION 316.1935. Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer; aggravated fleeing or eluding.
SECTION 316.1936. Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles prohibited; penalties.
SECTION 316.1937. Ignition interlock devices, requiring; unlawful acts.
SECTION 316.1938. Ignition interlock devices, certification; warning label.
SECTION 316.1939. Refusal to submit to testing; penalties.
SECTION 316.194. Stopping, standing or parking outside of municipalities.
SECTION 316.1945. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places.
SECTION 316.195. Additional parking regulations.
SECTION 316.1951. Parking for certain purposes prohibited; sale of motor vehicles; prohibited acts.
SECTION 316.1955. Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities.
SECTION 316.1957. Parking violations; designated parking spaces for persons who have disabilities.
SECTION 316.1958. Out-of-state vehicles bearing identification of issuance to persons who have disabilities.
SECTION 316.1959. Handicapped parking enforcement.
SECTION 316.1964. Exemption of vehicles transporting certain persons who have disabilities from payment of parking fees and penalties.
SECTION 316.1965. Parking near rural mailbox during certain hours; penalties.
SECTION 316.1967. Liability for payment of parking ticket violations and other parking violations.
SECTION 316.1974. Funeral procession right-of-way and liability.
SECTION 316.1975. Unattended motor vehicle.
SECTION 316.1985. Limitations on backing.
SECTION 316.1995. Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path.
SECTION 316.2004. Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism.
SECTION 316.2005. Opening and closing vehicle doors.
SECTION 316.2014. Riding in house trailers.
SECTION 316.2015. Unlawful for person to ride on exterior of vehicle.
SECTION 316.2025. Following fire apparatus prohibited.
SECTION 316.2034. Crossing fire hose.
SECTION 316.2035. Injurious substances prohibited; dragging vehicle or load; obstructing, digging, etc.
SECTION 316.2044. Removal of injurious substances.
SECTION 316.2045. Obstruction of public streets, highways, and roads.
SECTION 316.2051. Certain vehicles prohibited on hard-surfaced roads.
SECTION 316.2055. Motor vehicles, throwing advertising materials in.
SECTION 316.2061. Stop when traffic obstructed.
SECTION 316.2065. Bicycle regulations.
SECTION 316.20655. Electric bicycle regulations.
SECTION 316.2068. Electric personal assistive mobility devices; regulations.
SECTION 316.2069. Commercial megacycles.
SECTION 316.2071. Personal delivery devices and mobile carriers.
SECTION 316.2074. All-terrain vehicles.
SECTION 316.208. Motorcycles and mopeds.
SECTION 316.2085. Riding on motorcycles or mopeds.
SECTION 316.209. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.
SECTION 316.2095. Footrests, handholds, and handlebars.
SECTION 316.211. Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders.
SECTION 316.212. Operation of golf carts on certain roadways.
SECTION 316.2122. Operation of a low-speed vehicle or mini truck on certain roadways.
SECTION 316.2123. Operation of an ATV on certain roadways.
SECTION 316.2124. Motorized disability access vehicles.
SECTION 316.2125. Operation of golf carts within a retirement community.
SECTION 316.2126. Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles.
SECTION 316.21265. Use of all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or utility vehicles by law enforcement agencies.
SECTION 316.2127. Operation of utility vehicles on certain roadways by homeowners’ associations.
SECTION 316.2128. Micromobility devices, motorized scooters, and miniature motorcycles; requirements.
SECTION 316.2129. Operation of swamp buggies on public roads, streets, or highways authorized.
SECTION 316.215. Scope and effect of regulations.
SECTION 316.216. Authority of department with reference to lighting devices.
SECTION 316.217. When lighted lamps are required.
SECTION 316.220. Headlamps on motor vehicles.
SECTION 316.221. Taillamps.
SECTION 316.222. Stop lamps and turn signals.
SECTION 316.2225. Additional equipment required on certain vehicles.
SECTION 316.224. Color of clearance lamps, identification lamps, side marker lamps, backup lamps, reflectors, and deceleration lights.
SECTION 316.225. Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side marker lamps.
SECTION 316.226. Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps and marker lamps.
SECTION 316.227. Obstructed lights not required.
SECTION 316.228. Lamps or flags on projecting load.
SECTION 316.229. Lamps on parked vehicles.
SECTION 316.2295. Lamps, reflectors and emblems on farm tractors, farm equipment and implements of husbandry.
SECTION 316.231. Lamps on other vehicles and equipment.
SECTION 316.233. Spot lamps and auxiliary lamps.
SECTION 316.234. Signal lamps and signal devices.
SECTION 316.235. Additional lighting equipment.
SECTION 316.237. Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
SECTION 316.238. Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
SECTION 316.2385. Requirements for use of lower beam.
SECTION 316.239. Single-beam road-lighting equipment.
SECTION 316.2395. Motor vehicles; minimum headlamp requirement.
SECTION 316.2396. Number of driving lamps required or permitted.
SECTION 316.2397. Certain lights prohibited; exceptions.
SECTION 316.2398. Display or use of red or red and white warning signals; motor vehicles of volunteer firefighters or medical staff.
SECTION 316.2399. Special warning lights for buses or taxicabs.
SECTION 316.240. Standards for lights on highway maintenance and service equipment.
SECTION 316.241. Selling or using lamps or equipment.
SECTION 316.242. Revocation of certificate of approval on lighting devices.
SECTION 316.251. Maximum bumper heights.
SECTION 316.252. Splash and spray suppressant devices.
SECTION 316.253. Vehicles used to sell ice cream and other confections; display of warnings required.
SECTION 316.261. Brake equipment required.
SECTION 316.262. Performance ability of motor vehicle brakes.
SECTION 316.263. Maintenance of brakes.
SECTION 316.267. Brakes on electric-powered vehicles.
SECTION 316.271. Horns and warning devices.
SECTION 316.272. Exhaust systems, prevention of noise.
SECTION 316.293. Motor vehicle noise.
SECTION 316.2935. Air pollution control equipment; tampering prohibited; penalty.
SECTION 316.2937. Motor vehicle emissions standards.
SECTION 316.294. Mirrors.
SECTION 316.2951. Motor vehicle windows; definitions.
SECTION 316.2952. Windshields; requirements; restrictions.
SECTION 316.2953. Side windows; restrictions on sunscreening material.
SECTION 316.2954. Windows behind the driver; restrictions on sunscreening material.
SECTION 316.29545. Window sunscreening exclusions; medical exemption; certain law enforcement vehicles, process server vehicles, and private investigative service vehicles exempt.
SECTION 316.2955. Window sunscreening material; compliance labeling; tolerances.
SECTION 316.2956. Violation of provisions relating to windshields, windows, and sunscreening material; penalties.
SECTION 316.2957. Exemption for motor vehicle manufacturers.
SECTION 316.299. Rough surfaced wheels prohibited.
SECTION 316.300. Certain vehicles to carry flares or other devices.
SECTION 316.301. Display of warning lights and devices when vehicle is stopped or disabled.
SECTION 316.302. Commercial motor vehicles; safety regulations; transporters and shippers of hazardous materials; enforcement.
SECTION 316.3025. Penalties.
SECTION 316.3026. Unlawful operation of motor carriers.
SECTION 316.303. Television receivers.
SECTION 316.304. Wearing of headsets.
SECTION 316.3045. Operation of radios or other mechanical soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions.
SECTION 316.305. Wireless communications devices; prohibition.
SECTION 316.306. School and work zones; prohibition on the use of a wireless communications device in a handheld manner.
SECTION 316.400. Headlamps.
SECTION 316.405. Motorcycle headlights to be turned on.
SECTION 316.410. Taillamps.
SECTION 316.415. Reflectors.
SECTION 316.420. Stop lamps.
SECTION 316.425. Lamps on parked motorcycles.
SECTION 316.430. Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
SECTION 316.435. Lighting equipment for motor-driven cycles.
SECTION 316.440. Brake equipment required.
SECTION 316.445. Performance ability of motorcycle brakes.
SECTION 316.450. Brakes on motor-driven cycles.
SECTION 316.455. Other equipment.
SECTION 316.46. Equipment regulations for mopeds.
SECTION 316.500. Exceeding weight and length; penalties.
SECTION 316.510. Projecting loads on passenger vehicles.
SECTION 316.515. Maximum width, height, length.
SECTION 316.516. Width, height, and length; inspection; penalties.
SECTION 316.520. Loads on vehicles.
SECTION 316.525. Requirements for vehicles hauling loads.
SECTION 316.530. Towing requirements.
SECTION 316.535. Maximum weights.
SECTION 316.545. Weight and load unlawful; special fuel and motor fuel tax enforcement; inspection; penalty; review.
SECTION 316.550. Operations not in conformity with law; special permits.
SECTION 316.5501. Permitting program for combination truck tractor, semitrailer, and trailer combination coupled as a single unit subject to certain requirements.
SECTION 316.555. Weight, load, speed limits may be lowered; condition precedent.
SECTION 316.560. Damage to highways; liability of driver and owner.
SECTION 316.565. Emergency transportation, agricultural products; establishment of weight loads, etc.
SECTION 316.600. Health and sanitation hazards.
SECTION 316.605. Licensing of vehicles.
SECTION 316.610. Safety of vehicle; inspection.
SECTION 316.6105. Violations involving operation of motor vehicle in unsafe condition or without required equipment; procedure for disposition.
SECTION 316.613. Child restraint requirements.
SECTION 316.6131. Educational expenditures.
SECTION 316.6135. Leaving children unattended or unsupervised in motor vehicles; penalty; authority of law enforcement officer.
SECTION 316.614. Safety belt usage.
SECTION 316.6145. School buses; safety belts or other restraint systems required.
SECTION 316.6146. Transportation of private school students on public school buses and public school students on private school buses; agreement.
SECTION 316.615. School buses; physical requirements of drivers.
SECTION 316.622. Farm labor vehicles.
SECTION 316.635. Courts having jurisdiction over traffic violations; powers relating to custody and detention of minors.
SECTION 316.640. Enforcement.
SECTION 316.645. Arrest authority of officer at scene of a traffic crash.
SECTION 316.646. Security required; proof of security and display thereof.
SECTION 316.650. Traffic citations.
SECTION 316.655. Penalties.
SECTION 316.656. Mandatory adjudication; prohibition against accepting plea to lesser included offense.
SECTION 316.660. Disposition of fines and forfeitures collected for violations; reporting requirement.
SECTION 316.70. Nonpublic sector buses; safety rules.
SECTION 316.72. Buses simulating school buses in color and insignia; conditions of use.
SECTION 316.75. School crossing guards.
SECTION 316.80. Unlawful conveyance of fuel; obtaining fuel fraudulently.
SECTION 316.85. Autonomous vehicles; operation; compliance with traffic and motor vehicle laws; testing.
SECTION 316.86. Exemption from liability for manufacturer when third party converts vehicle.
SECTION 316.87. Nonemergency medical transportation services.