Florida Statutes

Provision 1· us, florida, statutes

Fla. Stat. 316.008 — Florida Statutes Chapter 316 Section 008 - 2023 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate Skip to Navigation | Skip to Main Content | Skip to Site Map FLHouse.gov | Mobile Site Senate Tracker: Sign Up | Login Go to Bill: Session: 2026E 2026D 2026 2025 2025C 2025B 2025A 2024 Org. 2024 2023C 2023 2023B 2022A 2022 Org. 2022D 2022C 2022 2021B 2021A 2021 2020 Org. 2020 2019 I 2019 2018 Org. 2018 2017A 2017 2016 Org. 2016 2015C 2015B 2015A 2015 2014 Org. 2014A 2014 2013 2012 Org. 2012B 2012 2011 2010A 2010 Org. 2010C 2010 2009B 2009 2009A 2008 Org. 2008 2007D 2007C 2007B 2007 2007A 2006 Org. 2006 2005B 2005 2004A 2004 Org. 2004 2003E 2003D 2003C 2003B 2003A 2003 2002 Org. 2002E 2002D 2002 2001C 2001B 2001 2000A (Dec.) 2000 Org. 2000 2000A (Jan.) 1999 1998 Org 1998 Find Statutes: [...]

Provision 2· us, florida, statutes

police officers or official traffic control devices. (c)  Regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblages on the streets or highways, including all state or federal highways lying within their boundaries. (d)  Designating particular highways or roadways for use by traffic moving in one direction. (e)  Establishing speed limits for vehicles in public parks. (f)  Designating any street as a through street or designating any intersection as a stop or yield intersection. (g)  Restricting the use of streets. (h)  Regulating the operation of bicycles. (i)  Regulating or prohibiting the turning of vehicles or specified types of vehicles. (j)  Altering or establishing speed limits within the provisions of this chapter. (k)  Requir [...]

Provision 3· us, florida, statutes

(2)  The municipality, through its duly authorized officers, shall have nonexclusive jurisdiction over the prosecution, trial, adjudication, and punishment of violations of this chapter when a violation occurs within the municipality and the person so charged is charged by a municipal police officer. The disposition of such matters in the municipality shall be in accordance with the charter of that municipality. This subsection does not limit those counties which have the charter power to provide and regulate arterial, toll, and other roads, bridges, tunnels, and related facilities from the proper exercise of those powers pertaining to the consolidation and unification of a traffic court system within such counties. (3)  No local authority shall erect or maintain any official [...]

Provision 4· us, florida, statutes

s. 318.18 (2) for such violations shall be used by the county or municipality for the purpose of funding a firefighter education program. The amount of the fines collected pursuant to this subsection in excess of the fines which would be collected pursuant to s. 318.18 (2) for such violations shall be reported on a monthly basis by the clerk of the court to the appropriate county or municipality. (b)  A county or municipality may enact an ordinance which dedicates a portion of any fine collected for a violation of such ordinance for the purpose of funding a firefighter education program, if such ordinance is limited to the regulation of parking within a firesafety zone. (6)  A county or municipality may enact an ordinance providing for the establishment of a “combat automobil [...]

Provision 5· us, florida, statutes

“combat automobile theft” program. (7)(a)  A county or municipality may enact an ordinance to permit, control, or regulate the operation of vehicles, golf carts, mopeds, motorized scooters, electric bicycles, and electric personal assistive mobility devices on sidewalks or sidewalk areas when such use is permissible under federal law. The ordinance must restrict such vehicles or devices to a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour in such areas. (b)1.  Except as provided in subparagraph 2., a personal delivery device and a mobile carrier may be operated on sidewalks and crosswalks within a county or municipality when such use is permissible under federal law. This paragraph does not restrict a county or municipality from otherwise adopting regulations for the safe operation of per [...]

Provision 6· us, florida, statutes

fails to stop at a traffic signal on state roads under the original jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation when permitted by the Department of Transportation. (9)(a)  A county or municipality may enforce the applicable speed limit on a roadway properly maintained as a school zone pursuant to s. 316.1895 : 1.  Within 30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the start of a regularly scheduled breakfast program; 2.  Within 30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the start of a regularly scheduled school session; 3.  During the entirety of a regularly scheduled school session; and 4.  Within 30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the end of a regularly scheduled school session through the use of a speed detection system for the detection of [...]

Provision 7· us, florida, statutes

1, ch. 76-72; s. 2, ch. 83-164; s. 1, ch. 84-234; s. 1, ch. 85-227; s. 1, ch. 85-325; s. 3, ch. 86-154; s. 1, ch. 89-34; s. 25, ch. 90-330; s. 1, ch. 93-30; s. 33, ch. 94-306; s. 1, ch. 96-200; s. 4, ch. 96-350; s. 81, ch. 99-248; s. 4, ch. 2010-80; s. 1, ch. 2010-163; s. 44, ch. 2010-223; s. 16, ch. 2011-4; s. 2, ch. 2017-150; s. 2, ch. 2018-130; s. 3, ch. 2020-69; s. 2, ch. 2023-174.

Provision 8· us, florida, statutes

Fla. Stat. 316.0083 — Florida Statutes Chapter 316 Section 0083 - 2023 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate Skip to Navigation | Skip to Main Content | Skip to Site Map FLHouse.gov | Mobile Site Senate Tracker: Sign Up | Login Go to Bill: Session: 2026E 2026D 2026 2025 2025C 2025B 2025A 2024 Org. 2024 2023C 2023 2023B 2022A 2022 Org. 2022D 2022C 2022 2021B 2021A 2021 2020 Org. 2020 2019 I 2019 2018 Org. 2018 2017A 2017 2016 Org. 2016 2015C 2015B 2015A 2015 2014 Org. 2014A 2014 2013 2012 Org. 2012B 2012 2011 2010A 2010 Org. 2010C 2010 2009B 2009 2009A 2008 Org. 2008 2007D 2007C 2007B 2007 2007A 2006 Org. 2006 2005B 2005 2004A 2004 Org. 2004 2003E 2003D 2003C 2003B 2003A 2003 2002 Org. 2002E 2002D 2002 2001C 2001B 2001 2000A (Dec.) 2000 Org. 2000 2000A (Jan.) 1999 1998 Org 1998 Find Statute [...]

Provision 9· us, florida, statutes

notice of violation and a traffic citation may not be issued for failure to stop at a red light if the driver is making a right-hand turn in a careful and prudent manner at an intersection where right-hand turns are permissible. A notice of violation and a traffic citation may not be issued under this section if the driver of the vehicle came to a complete stop after crossing the stop line and before turning right if permissible at a red light, but failed to stop before crossing over the stop line or other point at which a stop is required. This paragraph does not prohibit a review of information from a traffic infraction detector by an authorized employee or agent of the department, a county, or a municipality before issuance of the traffic citation by the traffic infraction enforcement o [...]

Provision 10· us, florida, statutes

may be examined and observed. c.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who receives a notice of violation under this section may request a hearing within 60 days following the notification of violation or pay the penalty pursuant to the notice of violation, but a payment or fee may not be required before the hearing requested by the person. The notice of violation must be accompanied by, or direct the person to a website that provides, information on the person’s right to request a hearing and on all court costs related thereto and a form to request a hearing. As used in this sub-subparagraph, the term “person” includes a natural person, registered owner or co-owner of a motor vehicle, or person identified on an affidavit as having care, custody, or control of the mo [...]

Provision 11· us, florida, statutes

department’s traffic infraction enforcement officer. One hundred dollars shall be remitted to the Department of Revenue for deposit into the General Revenue Fund, $10 shall be remitted to the Department of Revenue for deposit into the Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund, $3 shall be remitted to the Department of Revenue for deposit into the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, and $45 shall be distributed to the municipality in which the violation occurred, or, if the violation occurred in an unincorporated area, to the county in which the violation occurred. Funds deposited into the Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund under this sub-subparagraph shall be distributed as provided in s. 395.4036 (1). Proceeds of the infractions in the Brain a [...]

Provision 12· us, florida, statutes

through the use of a traffic infraction detector. A manufacturer or vendor may not receive a fee or remuneration based upon the number of violations detected through the use of a traffic infraction detector. (c)1.a.  A traffic citation issued under this section shall be issued by mailing the traffic citation by certified mail to the address of the registered owner of the motor vehicle involved in the violation if payment has not been made within 60 days after notification under paragraph (b), if the registered owner has not requested a hearing as authorized under paragraph (b), or if the registered owner has not submitted an affidavit under this section. b.  Delivery of the traffic citation constitutes notification under this paragraph. If the registered owner or co-owner of [...]

Provision 13· us, florida, statutes

or s. 316.075 (1)(c)1. when the driver failed to stop at a traffic signal, unless the owner can establish that: a.  The motor vehicle passed through the intersection in order to yield right-of-way to an emergency vehicle or as part of a funeral procession; b.  The motor vehicle passed through the intersection at the direction of a law enforcement officer; c.  The motor vehicle was, at the time of the violation, in the care, custody, or control of another person; d.  A uniform traffic citation was issued by a law enforcement officer to the driver of the motor vehicle for the alleged violation of s. 316.074 (1) or s. 316.075 (1)(c)1.; or e.  The motor vehicle’s owner was deceased on or before the date that the uniform traffic citation was issued, as establi [...]

Provision 14· us, florida, statutes

certificate showing that the date of death occurred on or before the issuance of the uniform traffic citation and one of the following: (I)  A bill of sale or other document showing that the deceased owner’s motor vehicle was sold or transferred after his or her death, but on or before the date of the alleged violation. (II)  Documentary proof that the registered license plate belonging to the deceased owner’s vehicle was returned to the department or any branch office or authorized agent of the department, but on or before the date of the alleged violation. (III)  A copy of a police report showing that the deceased owner’s registered license plate or motor vehicle was stolen after the owner’s death, but on or before the date of the alleged violation. Upon receipt of t [...]

Provision 15· us, florida, statutes

affidavit, except that the notification under sub-subparagraph (b)1.a. must be sent to the person identified on the affidavit within 30 days after receipt of an affidavit. 5.  The submission of a false affidavit is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 . (e)  The photographic or electronic images or streaming video attached to or referenced in the traffic citation is evidence that a violation of s. 316.074 (1) or s. 316.075 (1)(c)1. when the driver failed to stop at a traffic signal has occurred and is admissible in any proceeding to enforce this section and raises a rebuttable presumption that the motor vehicle named in the report or shown in the photographic or electronic images or streaming video evidence was used in violati [...]

Provision 16· us, florida, statutes

and annually thereafter, the department shall provide a summary report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives regarding the use and operation of traffic infraction detectors under this section, along with the department’s recommendations and any necessary legislation. The summary report must include a review of the information submitted to the department by the counties and municipalities and must describe the enhancement of the traffic safety and enforcement programs. (5)  Procedures for a hearing under this section are as follows: (a)  The department shall publish and make available electronically to each county and municipality a model Request for Hearing form to assist each local government administering this section. [...]

Provision 17· us, florida, statutes

be observed and govern the proceedings. (e)  At the conclusion of the hearing, the local hearing officer shall determine whether a violation under this section has occurred, in which case the hearing officer shall uphold or dismiss the violation. The local hearing officer shall issue a final administrative order including the determination and, if the notice of violation is upheld, require the petitioner to pay the penalty previously assessed under paragraph (1)(b), and may also require the petitioner to pay county or municipal costs, not to exceed $250. The final administrative order shall be mailed to the petitioner by first-class mail. (f)  An aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative order consistent with the process provided under s. 162.11 . History. — s. [...]

Provision 18· us, florida, statutes

Fla. Stat. 316.071 — Florida Statutes Chapter 316 Section 071 - 2023 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate Skip to Navigation | Skip to Main Content | Skip to Site Map FLHouse.gov | Mobile Site Senate Tracker: Sign Up | Login Go to Bill: Session: 2026E 2026D 2026 2025 2025C 2025B 2025A 2024 Org. 2024 2023C 2023 2023B 2022A 2022 Org. 2022D 2022C 2022 2021B 2021A 2021 2020 Org. 2020 2019 I 2019 2018 Org. 2018 2017A 2017 2016 Org. 2016 2015C 2015B 2015A 2015 2014 Org. 2014A 2014 2013 2012 Org. 2012B 2012 2011 2010A 2010 Org. 2010C 2010 2009B 2009 2009A 2008 Org. 2008 2007D 2007C 2007B 2007 2007A 2006 Org. 2006 2005B 2005 2004A 2004 Org. 2004 2003E 2003D 2003C 2003B 2003A 2003 2002 Org. 2002E 2002D 2002 2001C 2001B 2001 2000A (Dec.) 2000 Org. 2000 2000A (Jan.) 1999 1998 Org 1998 Find Statutes: [...]

Provision 19· us, florida, statutes

vehicle alone, solicit help and move the vehicle so as not to obstruct the regular flow of traffic. Any person failing to comply with the provisions of this section shall be cited for a nonmoving violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318. History. — s. 4, ch. 75-72; ss. 1, 33, ch. 76-31; s. 300, ch. 95-148; s. 13, ch. 96-350. Note. — Former s. 316.1031.

Provision 20· us, florida, statutes

Fla. Stat. 316.0745 — Florida Statutes Chapter 316 Section 0745 - 2023 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate Skip to Navigation | Skip to Main Content | Skip to Site Map FLHouse.gov | Mobile Site Senate Tracker: Sign Up | Login Go to Bill: Session: 2026E 2026D 2026 2025 2025C 2025B 2025A 2024 Org. 2024 2023C 2023 2023B 2022A 2022 Org. 2022D 2022C 2022 2021B 2021A 2021 2020 Org. 2020 2019 I 2019 2018 Org. 2018 2017A 2017 2016 Org. 2016 2015C 2015B 2015A 2015 2014 Org. 2014A 2014 2013 2012 Org. 2012B 2012 2011 2010A 2010 Org. 2010C 2010 2009B 2009 2009A 2008 Org. 2008 2007D 2007C 2007B 2007 2007A 2006 Org. 2006 2005B 2005 2004A 2004 Org. 2004 2003E 2003D 2003C 2003B 2003A 2003 2002 Org. 2002E 2002D 2002 2001C 2001B 2001 2000A (Dec.) 2000 Org. 2000 2000A (Jan.) 1999 1998 Org 1998 Find Statute [...]

Provision 21· us, florida, statutes

be revised from time to time to include changes necessary to conform to a uniform national system or to meet local and state needs. The Department of Transportation may call upon representatives of local authorities to assist in the preparation or revision of the uniform system of traffic control devices. (2)  The Department of Transportation shall compile and publish a manual of uniform traffic control devices which defines the uniform system adopted pursuant to subsection (1), and shall compile and publish minimum specifications for traffic control signals and devices certified by it as conforming with the uniform system. (a)  The department shall make copies of such manual and specifications available to all counties, municipalities, and other public bodies having jurisdic [...]

Provision 22· us, florida, statutes

directional sign or device unless it conforms to the uniform system of traffic control devices published by the Department of Transportation. It is unlawful for any public body to sell any traffic control signal, guide, or directional sign or device it manufactures to any nongovernmental entity or person. (6)  Any system of traffic control devices controlled and operated from a remote location by electronic computers or similar devices must meet all requirements established for the uniform system, and, if such a system affects the movement of traffic on state roads, the design of the system shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Transportation. (7)  The Department of Transportation may, upon receipt and investigation of reported noncompliance and after hearing pu [...]

Provision 23· us, florida, statutes

2010-80; s. 6, ch. 2016-239. Note. — Former s. 316.131.

Provision 24· us, florida, statutes

Fla. Stat. 316.0776 — Florida Statutes Chapter 316 Section 0776 - 2023 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate Skip to Navigation | Skip to Main Content | Skip to Site Map FLHouse.gov | Mobile Site Senate Tracker: Sign Up | Login Go to Bill: Session: 2026E 2026D 2026 2025 2025C 2025B 2025A 2024 Org. 2024 2023C 2023 2023B 2022A 2022 Org. 2022D 2022C 2022 2021B 2021A 2021 2020 Org. 2020 2019 I 2019 2018 Org. 2018 2017A 2017 2016 Org. 2016 2015C 2015B 2015A 2015 2014 Org. 2014A 2014 2013 2012 Org. 2012B 2012 2011 2010A 2010 Org. 2010C 2010 2009B 2009 2009A 2008 Org. 2008 2007D 2007C 2007B 2007 2007A 2006 Org. 2006 2005B 2005 2004A 2004 Org. 2004 2003E 2003D 2003C 2003B 2003A 2003 2002 Org. 2002E 2002D 2002 2001C 2001B 2001 2000A (Dec.) 2000 Org. 2000 2000A (Jan.) 1999 1998 Org 1998 Find Statute [...]

Provision 25· us, florida, statutes

under the jurisdiction of counties or municipalities in accordance with placement and installation specifications developed by the Department of Transportation. (2)(a)  If the department, county, or municipality installs a traffic infraction detector at an intersection, the department, county, or municipality shall notify the public that a traffic infraction device may be in use at that intersection and must specifically include notification of camera enforcement of violations concerning right turns. Such signage used to notify the public must meet the specifications for uniform signals and devices adopted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to s. 316.0745 . (b)  If the department, county, or municipality begins a traffic infraction detector program in a county or mu [...]