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Florida Statutes 316.09 - Driving on divided highways

Florida Statutes > Title XXIII > Chapter 316 > § 316.09 - Driving on divided highways


Current as of: 2008 Session

316.090 Driving on divided highways.

(1) Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic control devices or police officers.

(2) No vehicle shall be driven over, across, or within any such dividing space, barrier, or section, except through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection as established, unless specifically authorized by public authority.

(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.

Legislative History

s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 3, ch. 86-36; s. 115, ch. 99-248.

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carl serpe: ...
This should also include,to prevent an accident or injury.
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November 04, 2011

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