Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law

Florida · State Uniform Traffic Control · §§ 316.001 to 316.89 · 280 sections

Overview

The Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law establishes a statewide, uniform framework for regulating traffic on Florida's roads, setting out definitions, jurisdiction, and the limited powers local authorities retain to adopt their own traffic rules. It governs driver conduct — including restrictions on the use of mobile communications devices — and imposes detailed duties following a crash, requiring drivers to stop, exchange information, render aid, and file written reports, with penalties for noncompliance and false reporting, alongside state tabulation and analysis of the resulting crash data. It also standardizes traffic control devices such as signals, pedestrian and lane-direction indicators, and flashing signals, prohibiting unauthorized signs and interference with official devices, and regulates the procurement, placement, and use of traffic cameras and speed detection systems, including the distribution of penalties collected under the enforcement program.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 263 court decisions.

Most-cited authority: 131 SCT 2267 - Sykes v. United States

Sections covered

Fla. Stat. § 316.001Short title1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.002Purpose
Fla. Stat. § 316.003Definitions12 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.006Jurisdiction1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.007Provisions uniform throughout state
Fla. Stat. § 316.0075Operator use of commercial mobile radio services and electronic communications devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.0076Regulation and use of cameras
Fla. Stat. § 316.0077Camera systems; contract procurement
Fla. Stat. § 316.0078Prohibition on contracting for camera systems of vendors of foreign countries of concern
Fla. Stat. § 316.008Powers of local authorities1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.0081Request regarding traffic signals or other traffic control devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.0083Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program; administration; report5 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.00831Distribution of penalties collected under s. 316.0083(1)(b)
Fla. Stat. § 316.0085Skateboarding; inline skating; freestyle or mountain and off-road bicycling; paintball; definitions; liability
Fla. Stat. § 316.027Crash involving death or personal injuries4 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.0271Yellow dot critical motorist medical information program; yellow dot decal, folder, and information form
Fla. Stat. § 316.061Crashes involving damage to vehicle or property1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.062Duty to give information and render aid
Fla. Stat. § 316.063Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property
Fla. Stat. § 316.064When driver unable to report
Fla. Stat. § 316.065Crashes; reports; penalties
Fla. Stat. § 316.066Written reports of crashes4 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.067False reports
Fla. Stat. § 316.068Crash report forms
Fla. Stat. § 316.069State to tabulate and analyze crash reports
Fla. Stat. § 316.070Exchange of information at scene of crash
Fla. Stat. § 316.071Disabled vehicles obstructing traffic
Fla. Stat. § 316.072Obedience to and effect of traffic laws
Fla. Stat. § 316.073Applicability to animals and animal-drawn vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.074Obedience to and required traffic control devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.0745Uniform signals and devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.07456Transitional implementation
Fla. Stat. § 316.0747Sale or purchase of traffic control devices by nongovernmental entities; prohibitions
Fla. Stat. § 316.075Traffic control signal devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.0755Pedestrian control signals
Fla. Stat. § 316.076Flashing signals
Fla. Stat. § 316.0765Lane direction control signals
Fla. Stat. § 316.077Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings
Fla. Stat. § 316.0775Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals
Fla. Stat. § 316.0776Traffic infraction detectors; speed detection systems; placement and installation
Fla. Stat. § 316.0777Automated license plate recognition systems; installation within rights-of-way of State Highway System; public records exemption
Fla. Stat. § 316.0778Automated license plate recognition systems; records retention
Fla. Stat. § 316.078Detour signs to be respected
Fla. Stat. § 316.079Duty to yield to highway construction workers
Fla. Stat. § 316.08Requirements of flagpersons
Fla. Stat. § 316.081Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions3 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.0815Duty to yield to public transit vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.0817Loading and unloading of bus passengers
Fla. Stat. § 316.082Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
Fla. Stat. § 316.0825Vehicle approaching an animal
Fla. Stat. § 316.083Overtaking and passing a vehicle, a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, or an electric bicycle
Fla. Stat. § 316.084When overtaking on the right is permitted
Fla. Stat. § 316.085Limitations on overtaking, passing, changing lanes and changing course
Fla. Stat. § 316.087Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway
Fla. Stat. § 316.0875No-passing zones
Fla. Stat. § 316.088One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
Fla. Stat. § 316.089Driving on roadways laned for traffic2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.0895Following too closely1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.090Driving on divided highways
Fla. Stat. § 316.091Limited access facilities; interstate highways; use restricted
Fla. Stat. § 316.1001Payment of toll on toll facilities required; penalties
Fla. Stat. § 316.121Vehicles approaching or entering intersections
Fla. Stat. § 316.122Vehicle turning left1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.123Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection
Fla. Stat. § 316.1235Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative
Fla. Stat. § 316.125Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway or emerging from alley, driveway or building
Fla. Stat. § 316.126Operation 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
Fla. Stat. § 316.130Pedestrians; traffic regulations3 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1301Traffic regulations to assist blind persons
Fla. Stat. § 316.1303Traffic regulations to assist mobility-impaired persons
Fla. Stat. § 316.1305Fishing from state road bridges
Fla. Stat. § 316.1355Driving through safety zone prohibited
Fla. Stat. § 316.151Required position and method of turning at intersections
Fla. Stat. § 316.1515Limitations on turning around
Fla. Stat. § 316.152Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited
Fla. Stat. § 316.154Starting parked vehicle
Fla. Stat. § 316.155When signal required2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.156Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps
Fla. Stat. § 316.157Method of giving hand and arm signals
Fla. Stat. § 316.1575Obedience to traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings
Fla. Stat. § 316.1576Insufficient clearance at a railroad-highway grade crossing
Fla. Stat. § 316.1577Employer responsibility for violations pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossings
Fla. Stat. § 316.159Certain vehicles to stop or slow at all railroad grade crossings
Fla. Stat. § 316.170Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings
Fla. Stat. § 316.171Traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings
Fla. Stat. § 316.172Traffic to stop for school bus
Fla. Stat. § 316.173School bus infraction detection systems
Fla. Stat. § 316.183Unlawful speed2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.185Special hazards
Fla. Stat. § 316.187Establishment of state speed zones
Fla. Stat. § 316.189Establishment of municipal and county speed zones1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.1891Designation of special event zones; definitions; enhanced penalties; vehicle impoundment
Fla. Stat. § 316.1893Establishment of enhanced penalty zones; designation
Fla. Stat. § 316.1894School Crossing Guard Recruitment and Retention Program
Fla. Stat. § 316.1895Establishment of school speed zones, enforcement; designation2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1896Roadways maintained as school zones; speed detection system enforcement; penalties; appeal procedure; privacy; reports
Fla. Stat. § 316.1905Electrical, mechanical, or other speed calculating devices; power of arrest; evidence
Fla. Stat. § 316.1906Radar speed-measuring devices; speed detection systems; evidence, admissibility
Fla. Stat. § 316.191Racing on highways, street takeovers, and stunt driving3 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.192Reckless driving8 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1922Dangerous excessive speeding
Fla. Stat. § 316.1923Aggressive careless driving
Fla. Stat. § 316.1925Careless driving2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1926Additional offenses
Fla. Stat. § 316.193Driving under the influence; penalties51 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1932Tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; implied consent; refusal9 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1933Blood test for impairment or intoxication in cases of death or serious bodily injury; right to use reasonable force8 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1934Presumption of impairment; testing methods5 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1935Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer; aggravated fleeing or eluding70 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1936Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles prohibited; penalties1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.1937Ignition interlock devices, requiring; unlawful acts
Fla. Stat. § 316.1938Ignition interlock devices, certification; warning label
Fla. Stat. § 316.1939Refusal to submit to testing; penalties1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.194Stopping, standing or parking outside of municipalities
Fla. Stat. § 316.1945Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places5 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.195Additional parking regulations
Fla. Stat. § 316.1951Parking for certain purposes prohibited; sale of motor vehicles; prohibited acts
Fla. Stat. § 316.1955Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.1957Parking violations; designated parking spaces for persons who have disabilities
Fla. Stat. § 316.1958Out-of-state vehicles bearing identification of issuance to persons who have disabilities
Fla. Stat. § 316.1959Handicapped parking enforcement
Fla. Stat. § 316.1964Exemption of vehicles transporting certain persons who have disabilities from payment of parking fees and penalties
Fla. Stat. § 316.1965Parking near rural mailbox during certain hours; penalties
Fla. Stat. § 316.1967Liability for payment of parking ticket violations and other parking violations1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.1974Funeral procession right-of-way and liability
Fla. Stat. § 316.1975Unattended motor vehicle
Fla. Stat. § 316.1985Limitations on backing1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.1995Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path
Fla. Stat. § 316.2004Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism
Fla. Stat. § 316.2005Opening and closing vehicle doors
Fla. Stat. § 316.2014Riding in house trailers
Fla. Stat. § 316.2015Unlawful for person to ride on exterior of vehicle
Fla. Stat. § 316.2021Unlawful impersonation of transportation network company driver
Fla. Stat. § 316.2025Following fire apparatus prohibited
Fla. Stat. § 316.2034Crossing fire hose
Fla. Stat. § 316.2035Injurious substances prohibited; dragging vehicle or load; obstructing, digging, etc
Fla. Stat. § 316.2044Removal of injurious substances
Fla. Stat. § 316.2045Obstruction of public streets, highways, and roads1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.2051Certain vehicles prohibited on hard-surfaced roads
Fla. Stat. § 316.2055Motor vehicles, throwing advertising materials in
Fla. Stat. § 316.2061Stop when traffic obstructed
Fla. Stat. § 316.2065Bicycle regulations2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.20655Electric bicycle regulations
Fla. Stat. § 316.2068Electric personal assistive mobility devices; regulations
Fla. Stat. § 316.2069Commercial megacycles
Fla. Stat. § 316.2071Personal delivery devices and mobile carriers
Fla. Stat. § 316.2074All-terrain vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.208Motorcycles and mopeds
Fla. Stat. § 316.2085Riding on motorcycles or mopeds
Fla. Stat. § 316.209Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
Fla. Stat. § 316.2095Footrests, handholds, and handlebars
Fla. Stat. § 316.211Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.212Operation of golf carts on certain roadways1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.2122Operation of a low-speed vehicle, mini truck, or low-speed autonomous delivery vehicle on certain roadways
Fla. Stat. § 316.2123Operation of an ATV on certain roadways
Fla. Stat. § 316.2124Motorized disability access vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.2125Operation of golf carts within a retirement community
Fla. Stat. § 316.2126Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.21265Use of all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or utility vehicles by law enforcement agencies
Fla. Stat. § 316.2127Operation of utility vehicles on certain roadways by homeowners’ associations
Fla. Stat. § 316.2128Micromobility devices, motorized scooters, and miniature motorcycles; requirements
Fla. Stat. § 316.2129Operation of swamp buggies on public roads, streets, or highways authorized
Fla. Stat. § 316.215Scope and effect of regulations
Fla. Stat. § 316.216Authority of department with reference to lighting devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.217When lighted lamps are required
Fla. Stat. § 316.220Headlamps on motor vehicles1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.221Taillamps5 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.222Stop lamps and turn signals
Fla. Stat. § 316.2225Additional equipment required on certain vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.224Color of clearance lamps, identification lamps, side marker lamps, backup lamps, reflectors, and deceleration lights
Fla. Stat. § 316.225Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side marker lamps
Fla. Stat. § 316.226Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps and marker lamps
Fla. Stat. § 316.227Obstructed lights not required
Fla. Stat. § 316.228Lamps or flags on projecting load
Fla. Stat. § 316.229Lamps on parked vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.2295Lamps, reflectors and emblems on farm tractors, farm equipment and implements of husbandry
Fla. Stat. § 316.231Lamps on other vehicles and equipment
Fla. Stat. § 316.233Spot lamps and auxiliary lamps
Fla. Stat. § 316.234Signal lamps and signal devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.235Additional lighting equipment
Fla. Stat. § 316.237Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment
Fla. Stat. § 316.238Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.2385Requirements for use of lower beam
Fla. Stat. § 316.239Single-beam road-lighting equipment
Fla. Stat. § 316.2395Motor vehicles; minimum headlamp requirement
Fla. Stat. § 316.2396Number of driving lamps required or permitted
Fla. Stat. § 316.2397Certain lights prohibited; exceptions
Fla. Stat. § 316.2398Display or use of red or red and white warning signals; motor vehicles of volunteer firefighters or medical staff
Fla. Stat. § 316.2399Special warning lights for buses or taxicabs
Fla. Stat. § 316.240Standards for lights on highway maintenance and service equipment
Fla. Stat. § 316.241Selling or using lamps or equipment
Fla. Stat. § 316.242Revocation of certificate of approval on lighting devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.251Maximum bumper heights
Fla. Stat. § 316.252Splash and spray suppressant devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.253Vehicles used to sell ice cream and other confections; display of warnings required
Fla. Stat. § 316.261Brake equipment required
Fla. Stat. § 316.262Performance ability of motor vehicle brakes
Fla. Stat. § 316.263Maintenance of brakes
Fla. Stat. § 316.267Brakes on electric-powered vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.2675Vehicle kill switches; prohibited uses
Fla. Stat. § 316.271Horns and warning devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.272Exhaust systems, prevention of noise
Fla. Stat. § 316.293Motor vehicle noise
Fla. Stat. § 316.2935Air pollution control equipment; tampering prohibited; penalty1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.2937Motor vehicle emissions standards
Fla. Stat. § 316.294Mirrors
Fla. Stat. § 316.2951Motor vehicle windows; definitions
Fla. Stat. § 316.2952Windshields; requirements; restrictions1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.2953Side windows; restrictions on sunscreening material6 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.2954Windows behind the driver; restrictions on sunscreening material
Fla. Stat. § 316.29545Window sunscreening exclusions; medical exemption; certain law enforcement vehicles, process server vehicles, and private investigative service vehicles exempt1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.2955Window sunscreening material; compliance labeling; tolerances
Fla. Stat. § 316.2956Violation of provisions relating to windshields, windows, and sunscreening material; penalties
Fla. Stat. § 316.2957Exemption for motor vehicle manufacturers
Fla. Stat. § 316.299Rough surfaced wheels prohibited
Fla. Stat. § 316.300Certain vehicles to carry flares or other devices
Fla. Stat. § 316.301Display of warning lights and devices when vehicle is stopped or disabled
Fla. Stat. § 316.302Commercial motor vehicles; safety regulations; transporters and shippers of hazardous materials; enforcement2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.3025Penalties
Fla. Stat. § 316.3026Unlawful operation of motor carriers
Fla. Stat. § 316.303Television receivers
Fla. Stat. § 316.304Wearing of headsets
Fla. Stat. § 316.3045Operation of radios or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions
Fla. Stat. § 316.306School and work zones; prohibition on the use of a wireless communications device in a handheld manner
Fla. Stat. § 316.400Headlamps
Fla. Stat. § 316.405Motorcycle headlights to be turned on
Fla. Stat. § 316.410Taillamps1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.415Reflectors
Fla. Stat. § 316.420Stop lamps
Fla. Stat. § 316.425Lamps on parked motorcycles
Fla. Stat. § 316.430Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment
Fla. Stat. § 316.435Lighting equipment for motor-driven cycles
Fla. Stat. § 316.440Brake equipment required
Fla. Stat. § 316.445Performance ability of motorcycle brakes
Fla. Stat. § 316.450Brakes on motor-driven cycles
Fla. Stat. § 316.455Other equipment
Fla. Stat. § 316.46Equipment regulations for mopeds
Fla. Stat. § 316.500Exceeding weight and length; penalties
Fla. Stat. § 316.510Projecting loads on passenger vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.515Maximum width, height, length
Fla. Stat. § 316.516Width, height, and length; inspection; penalties
Fla. Stat. § 316.520Loads on vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.525Requirements for vehicles hauling loads
Fla. Stat. § 316.530Towing requirements
Fla. Stat. § 316.535Maximum weights
Fla. Stat. § 316.545Weight and load unlawful; special fuel and motor fuel tax enforcement; inspection; penalty; review
Fla. Stat. § 316.550Operations not in conformity with law; special permits1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.5501Permitting program for combination truck tractor, semitrailer, and trailer combination coupled as a single unit subject to certain requirements
Fla. Stat. § 316.555Weight, load, speed limits may be lowered; condition precedent
Fla. Stat. § 316.560Damage to highways; liability of driver and owner
Fla. Stat. § 316.565Emergency transportation, agricultural products; establishment of weight loads, etc
Fla. Stat. § 316.600Health and sanitation hazards
Fla. Stat. § 316.605Licensing of vehicles13 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.610Safety of vehicle; inspection4 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.6105Violations involving operation of motor vehicle in unsafe condition or without required equipment; procedure for disposition
Fla. Stat. § 316.613Child restraint requirements1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.6131Educational expenditures
Fla. Stat. § 316.6135Leaving children unattended or unsupervised in motor vehicles; penalty; authority of law enforcement officer3 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.6145School buses; safety belts or other restraint systems required
Fla. Stat. § 316.6146Transportation of private school students on public school buses and public school students on private school buses; agreement
Fla. Stat. § 316.615School buses; physical requirements of drivers
Fla. Stat. § 316.622Farm labor vehicles
Fla. Stat. § 316.635Courts having jurisdiction over traffic violations; powers relating to custody and detention of minors
Fla. Stat. § 316.640Enforcement1 cite
Fla. Stat. § 316.645Arrest authority of officer at scene of a traffic crash
Fla. Stat. § 316.646Security required; proof of security and display thereof
Fla. Stat. § 316.650Traffic citations2 cites
Fla. Stat. § 316.655Penalties
Fla. Stat. § 316.656Mandatory adjudication; prohibition against accepting plea to lesser included offense
Fla. Stat. § 316.660Disposition of fines and forfeitures collected for violations; reporting requirement
Fla. Stat. § 316.70Nonpublic sector buses; safety rules
Fla. Stat. § 316.72Buses simulating school buses in color and insignia; conditions of use
Fla. Stat. § 316.75School crossing guards
Fla. Stat. § 316.80Unlawful conveyance of fuel; obtaining fuel fraudulently
Fla. Stat. § 316.83Autonomous vehicle grading standards for roads on State Highway System
Fla. Stat. § 316.85Autonomous vehicles; operation; compliance with traffic and motor vehicle laws; testing
Fla. Stat. § 316.86Exemption from liability for manufacturer when third party converts vehicle
Fla. Stat. § 316.87Nonemergency medical transportation services
Fla. Stat. § 316.88Sale of appointments prohibited
Fla. Stat. § 316.89Creation of a wake on streets or highways

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