Florida Statutes (Last Updated: April 21, 2021) |
TITLE XXIII. MOTOR VEHICLES |
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. |