STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
F.S. Ch. 316
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section316.001. Short title.section316.002. Purpose.section316.003. Definitions.section316.006. Jurisdiction.section316.007. Provisions uniform throughout state.section316.008. Powers of local authorities.section316.08. Requirements of flagpersons.section316.027. Crash involving death or personal injuries.section316.46. Equipment regulations for mopeds.section316.061. Crashes involving damage to vehicle or property.section316.062. Duty to give information and render aid.section316.063. Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property.section316.064. When driver unable to report.section316.065. Crashes; reports; penalties.section316.066. Written reports of crashes.section316.067. False reports.section316.068. Crash report forms.section316.069. State to tabulate and analyze crash reports.section316.070. Exchange of information at scene of crash.section316.70. Nonpublic sector buses; safety rules.section316.071. Disabled vehicles obstructing traffic.section316.072. Obedience to and effect of traffic laws.section316.72. Buses simulating school buses in color and insignia; conditions of use.section316.073. Applicability to animals and animal-drawn vehicles.section316.074. Obedience to and required traffic control devices.section316.075. Traffic control signal devices.section316.0075. Operator use of commercial mobile radio services and electronic communications devices.section316.75. School crossing guards.section316.0076. Regulation and use of cameras.section316.076. Flashing signals.section316.0077. Camera systems; contract procurement.section316.077. Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings.section316.0078. Prohibition on contracting for camera systems of vendors of foreign countries of concern.section316.078. Detour signs to be respected.section316.079. Duty to yield to highway construction workers.section316.80. Unlawful conveyance of fuel; obtaining fuel fraudulently.section316.0081. Request regarding traffic signals or other traffic control devices.section316.081. Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions.section316.082. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.section316.83. Autonomous vehicle grading standards for roads on State Highway System.section316.0083. Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program; administration; report.section316.083. Overtaking and passing a vehicle, a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, or an electric bicycle.section316.084. When overtaking on the right is permitted.section316.85. Autonomous vehicles; operation; compliance with traffic and motor vehicle laws; testing.section316.0085. Skateboarding; inline skating; freestyle or mountain and off-road bicycling; paintball; definitions; liability.section316.085. Limitations on overtaking, passing, changing lanes and changing course.section316.86. Exemption from liability for manufacturer when third party converts vehicle.section316.87. Nonemergency medical transportation services.section316.087. Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway.section316.088. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.section316.88. Sale of appointments prohibited.section316.089. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.section316.89. Creation of a wake on streets or highways.section316.090. Driving on divided highways.section316.091. Limited access facilities; interstate highways; use restricted.section316.121. Vehicles approaching or entering intersections.section316.122. Vehicle turning left.section316.123. Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.section316.125. Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway or emerging from alley, driveway or building.section316.126. Operation of vehicles and actions of pedestrians; approach of authorized emergency, sanitation, or utility service vehicle, wrecker, or road and bridge maintenance or construction vehicle; presence of disabled motor vehicle.section316.130. Pedestrians; traffic regulations.section316.151. Required position and method of turning at intersections.section316.152. Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited.section316.154. Starting parked vehicle.section316.155. When signal required.section316.156. Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.section316.157. Method of giving hand and arm signals.section316.159. Certain vehicles to stop or slow at all railroad grade crossings.section316.170. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.section316.171. Traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings.section316.172. Traffic to stop for school bus.section316.173. School bus infraction detection systems.section316.183. Unlawful speed.section316.185. Special hazards.section316.187. Establishment of state speed zones.section316.189. Establishment of municipal and county speed zones.section316.191. Racing on highways, street takeovers, and stunt driving.section316.192. Reckless driving.section316.193. Driving under the influence; penalties.section316.194. Stopping, standing or parking outside of municipalities.section316.195. Additional parking regulations.section316.208. Motorcycles and mopeds.section316.209. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.section316.211. Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders.section316.212. Operation of golf carts on certain roadways.section316.215. Scope and effect of regulations.section316.216. Authority of department with reference to lighting devices.section316.217. When lighted lamps are required.section316.220. Headlamps on motor vehicles.section316.221. Taillamps.section316.222. Stop lamps and turn signals.section316.224. Color of clearance lamps, identification lamps, side marker lamps, backup lamps, reflectors, and deceleration lights.section316.225. Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side marker lamps.section316.226. Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps and marker lamps.section316.227. Obstructed lights not required.section316.228. Lamps or flags on projecting load.section316.229. Lamps on parked vehicles.section316.231. Lamps on other vehicles and equipment.section316.233. Spot lamps and auxiliary lamps.section316.234. Signal lamps and signal devices.section316.235. Additional lighting equipment.section316.237. Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.section316.238. Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.section316.239. Single-beam road-lighting equipment.section316.240. Standards for lights on highway maintenance and service equipment.section316.241. Selling or using lamps or equipment.section316.242. Revocation of certificate of approval on lighting devices.section316.251. Maximum bumper heights.section316.252. Splash and spray suppressant devices.section316.253. Vehicles used to sell ice cream and other confections; display of warnings required.section316.261. Brake equipment required.section316.262. Performance ability of motor vehicle brakes.section316.263. Maintenance of brakes.section316.267. Brakes on electric-powered vehicles.section316.271. Horns and warning devices.section316.0271. Yellow dot critical motorist medical information program; yellow dot decal, folder, and information form.section316.272. Exhaust systems, prevention of noise.section316.293. Motor vehicle noise.section316.294. Mirrors.section316.299. Rough surfaced wheels prohibited.section316.300. Certain vehicles to carry flares or other devices.section316.301. Display of warning lights and devices when vehicle is stopped or disabled.section316.302. Commercial motor vehicles; safety regulations; transporters and shippers of hazardous materials; enforcement.section316.303. Television receivers.section316.304. Wearing of headsets.section316.305. Wireless communications devices; prohibition.section316.306. School and work zones; prohibition on the use of a wireless communications device in a handheld manner.section316.400. Headlamps.section316.405. Motorcycle headlights to be turned on.section316.410. Taillamps.section316.415. Reflectors.section316.420. Stop lamps.section316.425. Lamps on parked motorcycles.section316.430. Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.section316.435. Lighting equipment for motor-driven cycles.section316.440. Brake equipment required.section316.445. Performance ability of motorcycle brakes.section316.450. Brakes on motor-driven cycles.section316.455. Other equipment.section316.500. Exceeding weight and length; penalties.section316.510. Projecting loads on passenger vehicles.section316.515. Maximum width, height, length.section316.516. Width, height, and length; inspection; penalties.section316.520. Loads on vehicles.section316.525. Requirements for vehicles hauling loads.section316.530. Towing requirements.section316.535. Maximum weights.section316.545. Weight and load unlawful; special fuel and motor fuel tax enforcement; inspection; penalty; review.section316.550. Operations not in conformity with law; special permits.section316.555. Weight, load, speed limits may be lowered; condition precedent.section316.560. Damage to highways; liability of driver and owner.section316.565. Emergency transportation, agricultural products; establishment of weight loads, etc.section316.600. Health and sanitation hazards.section316.605. Licensing of vehicles.section316.610. Safety of vehicle; inspection.section316.613. Child restraint requirements.section316.614. Safety belt usage.section316.615. School buses; physical requirements of drivers.section316.622. Farm labor vehicles.section316.635. Courts having jurisdiction over traffic violations; powers relating to custody and detention of minors.section316.640. Enforcement.section316.645. Arrest authority of officer at scene of a traffic crash.section316.646. Security required; proof of security and display thereof.section316.650. Traffic citations.section316.655. Penalties.section316.656. Mandatory adjudication; prohibition against accepting plea to lesser included offense.section316.660. Disposition of fines and forfeitures collected for violations; reporting requirement.section316.0745. Uniform signals and devices.section316.0747. Sale or purchase of traffic control devices by nongovernmental entities; prohibitions.section316.0755. Pedestrian control signals.section316.0765. Lane direction control signals.section316.0775. Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals.section316.0776. Traffic infraction detectors; speed detection systems; placement and installation.section316.0777. Automated license plate recognition systems; installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System; public records exemption.section316.0778. Automated license plate recognition systems; records retention.section316.0815. Duty to yield to public transit vehicles.section316.0817. Loading and unloading of bus passengers.section316.0825. Vehicle approaching an animal.section316.00831. Distribution of penalties collected under s. 316.0083(1)(b).section316.0875. No-passing zones.section316.0895. Following too closely.section316.1001. Payment of toll on toll facilities required; penalties.section316.1235. Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative.section316.1301. Traffic regulations to assist blind persons.section316.1303. Traffic regulations to assist mobility-impaired persons.section316.1305. Fishing from state road bridges.section316.1355. Driving through safety zone prohibited.section316.1515. Limitations on turning around.section316.1575. Obedience to traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings.section316.1576. Insufficient clearance at a railroad-highway grade crossing.section316.1577. Employer responsibility for violations pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossings.section316.1891. Designation of special event zones; definitions; enhanced penalties; vehicle impoundment.section316.1893. Establishment of enhanced penalty zones; designation.section316.1894. School Crossing Guard Recruitment and Retention Program.section316.1895. Establishment of school speed zones, enforcement; designation.section316.1896. Roadways maintained as school zones; speed detection system enforcement; penalties; appeal procedure; privacy; reports.section316.1905. Electrical, mechanical, or other speed calculating devices; power of arrest; evidence.section316.1906. Radar speed-measuring devices; speed detection systems; evidence, admissibility.section316.1922. Dangerous excessive speeding.section316.1923. Aggressive careless driving.section316.1925. Careless driving.section316.1926. Additional offenses.section316.1932. Tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; implied consent; refusal.section316.1933. Blood test for impairment or intoxication in cases of death or serious bodily injury; right to use reasonable force.section316.1934. Presumption of impairment; testing methods.section316.1935. Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer; aggravated fleeing or eluding.section316.1936. Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles prohibited; penalties.section316.1937. Ignition interlock devices, requiring; unlawful acts.section316.1938. Ignition interlock devices, certification; warning label.section316.1939. Refusal to submit to testing; penalties.section316.1945. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places.section316.1951. Parking for certain purposes prohibited; sale of motor vehicles; prohibited acts.section316.1955. Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities.section316.1957. Parking violations; designated parking spaces for persons who have disabilities.section316.1958. Out-of-state vehicles bearing identification of issuance to persons who have disabilities.section316.1959. Handicapped parking enforcement.section316.1964. Exemption of vehicles transporting certain persons who have disabilities from payment of parking fees and penalties.section316.1965. Parking near rural mailbox during certain hours; penalties.section316.1967. Liability for payment of parking ticket violations and other parking violations.section316.1974. Funeral procession right-of-way and liability.section316.1975. Unattended motor vehicle.section316.1985. Limitations on backing.section316.1995. Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path.section316.2004. Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism.section316.2005. Opening and closing vehicle doors.section316.2014. Riding in house trailers.section316.2015. Unlawful for person to ride on exterior of vehicle.section316.2021. Unlawful impersonation of transportation network company driver.section316.2025. Following fire apparatus prohibited.section316.2034. Crossing fire hose.section316.2035. Injurious substances prohibited; dragging vehicle or load; obstructing, digging, etc.section316.2044. Removal of injurious substances.section316.2045. Obstruction of public streets, highways, and roads.section316.2051. Certain vehicles prohibited on hard-surfaced roads.section316.2055. Motor vehicles, throwing advertising materials in.section316.2061. Stop when traffic obstructed.section316.2065. Bicycle regulations.section316.2068. Electric personal assistive mobility devices; regulations.section316.2069. Commercial megacycles.section316.2071. Personal delivery devices and mobile carriers.section316.2074. All-terrain vehicles.section316.2085. Riding on motorcycles or mopeds.section316.2095. Footrests, handholds, and handlebars.section316.2122. Operation of a low-speed vehicle, mini truck, or low-speed autonomous delivery vehicle on certain roadways.section316.2123. Operation of an ATV on certain roadways.section316.2124. Motorized disability access vehicles.section316.2125. Operation of golf carts within a retirement community.section316.2126. Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles.section316.2127. Operation of utility vehicles on certain roadways by homeowners’ associations.section316.2128. Micromobility devices, motorized scooters, and miniature motorcycles; requirements.section316.2129. Operation of swamp buggies on public roads, streets, or highways authorized.section316.2225. Additional equipment required on certain vehicles.section316.2295. Lamps, reflectors and emblems on farm tractors, farm equipment and implements of husbandry.section316.2385. Requirements for use of lower beam.section316.2395. Motor vehicles; minimum headlamp requirement.section316.2396. Number of driving lamps required or permitted.section316.2397. Certain lights prohibited; exceptions.section316.2398. Display or use of red or red and white warning signals; motor vehicles of volunteer firefighters or medical staff.section316.2399. Special warning lights for buses or taxicabs.section316.2675. Vehicle kill switches; prohibited uses.section316.2935. Air pollution control equipment; tampering prohibited; penalty.section316.2937. Motor vehicle emissions standards.section316.2951. Motor vehicle windows; definitions.section316.2952. Windshields; requirements; restrictions.section316.2953. Side windows; restrictions on sunscreening material.section316.2954. Windows behind the driver; restrictions on sunscreening material.section316.2955. Window sunscreening material; compliance labeling; tolerances.section316.2956. Violation of provisions relating to windshields, windows, and sunscreening material; penalties.section316.2957. Exemption for motor vehicle manufacturers.section316.3025. Penalties.section316.3026. Unlawful operation of motor carriers.section316.3045. Operation of radios or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions.section316.5501. Permitting program for combination truck tractor, semitrailer, and trailer combination coupled as a single unit subject to certain requirements.section316.6105. Violations involving operation of motor vehicle in unsafe condition or without required equipment; procedure for disposition.section316.6131. Educational expenditures.section316.6135. Leaving children unattended or unsupervised in motor vehicles; penalty; authority of law enforcement officer.section316.6145. School buses; safety belts or other restraint systems required.section316.6146. Transportation of private school students on public school buses and public school students on private school buses; agreement.section316.07456. Transitional implementation.section316.20655. Electric bicycle regulations.section316.21265. Use of all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or utility vehicles by law enforcement agencies.section316.29545. Window sunscreening exclusions; medical exemption; certain law enforcement vehicles, process server vehicles, and private investigative service vehicles exempt.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter316/AllFetched: 7/8/2026