It is a violation of this chapter for any person to drive or move, or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any highway any vehicle or vehicles of a size or weight exceeding the limitations stated in this chapter or otherwise in violation of this chapter, and the maximum size and weight of vehicles herein specified shall be lawful throughout this state. Local authorities shall have no power or authority to alter said limitations except as express authority may be granted in this chapter.
Fla. Stat. § 316.500
Exceeding weight and length; penalties
Known as the Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law
The act spans §§ 316–316 (280 sections).
History.--s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.