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Florida Statutes > Title XXIII > Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control


Current as of: 2011
§ 316.001Short title
§ 316.002Purpose
§ 316.003Definitions
§ 316.006Jurisdiction
§ 316.007Provisions uniform throughout state
§ 316.0075Operator use of commercial mobile radio services and electronic communications devices
§ 316.0076Regulation and use of cameras
§ 316.008Powers of local authorities
§ 316.0083Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program; administration; report
§ 316.00831Distribution of penalties collected under s. 316.0083(1)(b)
§ 316.0085Skateboarding; inline skating; freestyle or mountain and off-road bicycling; paintball; definitions; liability
§ 316.027Crash involving death or personal injuries
§ 316.061Crashes involving damage to vehicle or property
§ 316.062Duty to give information and render aid
§ 316.063Duty upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property
§ 316.064When driver unable to report
§ 316.065Crashes; reports; penalties
§ 316.066Written reports of crashes
§ 316.067False reports
§ 316.068Crash report forms
§ 316.069State to tabulate and analyze crash reports
§ 316.070Exchange of information at scene of crash
§ 316.071Disabled vehicles obstructing traffic
§ 316.072Obedience to and effect of traffic laws
§ 316.073Applicability to animals and animal-drawn vehicles
§ 316.074Obedience to and required traffic control devices
§ 316.0741High-occupancy-vehicle lanes
§ 316.0745Uniform signals and devices
§ 316.07456Transitional implementation
§ 316.0747Sale or purchase of traffic control devices by nongovernmental entities; prohibitions
§ 316.075Traffic control signal devices
§ 316.0755Pedestrian control signals
§ 316.076Flashing signals
§ 316.0765Lane direction control signals
§ 316.077Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings
§ 316.0775Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals
§ 316.0776Traffic infraction detectors; placement and installation
§ 316.078Detour signs to be respected
§ 316.079Duty to yield to highway construction workers
§ 316.08Requirements of flagpersons
§ 316.081Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions
§ 316.0815Duty to yield to public transit vehicles
§ 316.082Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
§ 316.0825Vehicle approaching an animal
§ 316.083Overtaking and passing a vehicle
§ 316.084When overtaking on the right is permitted
§ 316.085Limitations on overtaking, passing, changing lanes and changing course
§ 316.087Further limitations on driving to left of center of roadway
§ 316.0875No-passing zones
§ 316.088One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
§ 316.089Driving on roadways laned for traffic
§ 316.0895Following too closely
§ 316.090Driving on divided highways
§ 316.091Limited access facilities; interstate highways; use restricted
§ 316.1001Payment of toll on toll facilities required; penalties
§ 316.121Vehicles approaching or entering intersections
§ 316.122Vehicle turning left
§ 316.123Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection
§ 316.1235Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative
§ 316.125Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway or emerging from alley, driveway or building
§ 316.126Operation of vehicles and actions of pedestrians on approach of authorized emergency vehicle
§ 316.130Pedestrians; traffic regulations
§ 316.1301Traffic regulations to assist blind persons
§ 316.1303Traffic regulations to assist mobility-impaired persons
§ 316.1305Fishing from state road bridges
§ 316.1355Driving through safety zone prohibited
§ 316.151Required position and method of turning at intersections
§ 316.1515Limitations on turning around
§ 316.152Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited
§ 316.154Starting parked vehicle
§ 316.155When signal required
§ 316.156Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps
§ 316.157Method of giving hand and arm signals
§ 316.1575Obedience to traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings
§ 316.1576Insufficient clearance at a railroad-highway grade crossing
§ 316.1577Employer responsibility for violations pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossings
§ 316.159Certain vehicles to stop or slow at all railroad grade crossings
§ 316.170Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings
§ 316.171Traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings
§ 316.172Traffic to stop for school bus
§ 316.183Unlawful speed
§ 316.185Special hazards
§ 316.187Establishment of state speed zones
§ 316.189Establishment of municipal and county speed zones
§ 316.1893Establishment of enhanced penalty zones; designation
§ 316.1895Establishment of school speed zones, enforcement; designation
§ 316.1905Electrical, mechanical, or other speed calculating devices; power of arrest; evidence
§ 316.1906Radar speed-measuring devices; evidence, admissibility
§ 316.191Racing on highways
§ 316.192Reckless driving
§ 316.1923Aggressive careless driving
§ 316.1925Careless driving
§ 316.1926Additional offenses
§ 316.193Driving under the influence; penalties
§ 316.1932Tests for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances; implied consent; refusal
§ 316.1933Blood test for impairment or intoxication in cases of death or serious bodily injury; right to use reasonable force
§ 316.1934Presumption of impairment; testing methods
§ 316.1935Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer; aggravated fleeing or eluding
§ 316.1936Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles prohibited; penalties
§ 316.1937Ignition interlock devices, requiring; unlawful acts
§ 316.1938Ignition interlock devices, certification; warning label
§ 316.1939Refusal to submit to testing; penalties
§ 316.194Stopping, standing or parking outside of municipalities
§ 316.1945Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places
§ 316.195Additional parking regulations
§ 316.1951Parking for certain purposes prohibited; sale of motor vehicles; prohibited acts
§ 316.1955Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities
§ 316.1957Parking violations; designated parking spaces for persons who have disabilities
§ 316.1958Out-of-state vehicles bearing identification of issuance to persons who have disabilities
§ 316.1959Handicapped parking enforcement
§ 316.1964Exemption of vehicles transporting certain persons who have disabilities from payment of parking fees and penalties
§ 316.1965Parking near rural mailbox during certain hours; penalties
§ 316.1967Liability for payment of parking ticket violations and other parking violations
§ 316.1974Funeral procession right-of-way and liability
§ 316.1975Unattended motor vehicle
§ 316.1985Limitations on backing
§ 316.1995Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path
§ 316.2004Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism
§ 316.2005Opening and closing vehicle doors
§ 316.2014Riding in house trailers
§ 316.2015Unlawful for person to ride on exterior of vehicle
§ 316.2025Following fire apparatus prohibited
§ 316.2034Crossing fire hose
§ 316.2035Injurious substances prohibited; dragging vehicle or load; obstructing, digging, etc
§ 316.2044Removal of injurious substances
§ 316.2045Obstruction of public streets, highways, and roads
§ 316.2051Certain vehicles prohibited on hard-surfaced roads
§ 316.2055Motor vehicles, throwing advertising materials in
§ 316.2061Stop when traffic obstructed
§ 316.2065Bicycle regulations
§ 316.2068Electric personal assistive mobility devices; regulations
§ 316.2074All-terrain vehicles
§ 316.208Motorcycles and mopeds
§ 316.2085Riding on motorcycles or mopeds
§ 316.209Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
§ 316.2095Footrests, handholds, and handlebars
§ 316.211Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders
§ 316.212Operation of golf carts on certain roadways
§ 316.2122Operation of a low-speed vehicle or mini truck on certain roadways
§ 316.2123Operation of an ATV on certain roadways
§ 316.2124Motorized disability access vehicles
§ 316.2125Operation of golf carts within a retirement community
§ 316.2126Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles
§ 316.21265Use of all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or utility vehicles by law enforcement agencies
§ 316.2127Operation of utility vehicles on certain roadways by homeowners’ associations
§ 316.2128Operation of motorized scooters and miniature motorcycles; requirements for sales
§ 316.215Scope and effect of regulations
§ 316.216Authority of department with reference to lighting devices
§ 316.217When lighted lamps are required
§ 316.220Headlamps on motor vehicles
§ 316.221Taillamps
§ 316.222Stop lamps and turn signals
§ 316.2225Additional equipment required on certain vehicles
§ 316.224Color of clearance lamps, identification lamps, side marker lamps, backup lamps, reflectors, and deceleration lights
§ 316.225Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side marker lamps
§ 316.226Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps and marker lamps
§ 316.227Obstructed lights not required
§ 316.228Lamps or flags on projecting load
§ 316.229Lamps on parked vehicles
§ 316.2295Lamps, reflectors and emblems on farm tractors, farm equipment and implements of husbandry
§ 316.231Lamps on other vehicles and equipment
§ 316.233Spot lamps and auxiliary lamps
§ 316.234Signal lamps and signal devices
§ 316.235Additional lighting equipment
§ 316.237Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment
§ 316.238Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment
§ 316.2385Requirements for use of lower beam
§ 316.239Single-beam road-lighting equipment
§ 316.2395Motor vehicles; minimum headlamp requirement
§ 316.2396Number of driving lamps required or permitted
§ 316.2397Certain lights prohibited; exceptions
§ 316.2398Display or use of red warning signals; motor vehicles of volunteer firefighters or medical staff
§ 316.2399Special warning lights for buses or taxicabs
§ 316.240Standards for lights on highway maintenance and service equipment
§ 316.241Selling or using lamps or equipment
§ 316.242Revocation of certificate of approval on lighting devices
§ 316.251Maximum bumper heights
§ 316.252Splash and spray suppressant devices
§ 316.253Vehicles used to sell ice cream and other confections; display of warnings required
§ 316.261Brake equipment required
§ 316.262Performance ability of motor vehicle brakes
§ 316.263Maintenance of brakes
§ 316.267Brakes on electric-powered vehicles
§ 316.271Horns and warning devices
§ 316.272Exhaust systems, prevention of noise
§ 316.293Motor vehicle noise
§ 316.2935Air pollution control equipment; tampering prohibited; penalty
§ 316.2937Motor vehicle emissions standards
§ 316.294Mirrors
§ 316.2951Motor vehicle windows; definitions
§ 316.2952Windshields; requirements; restrictions
§ 316.2953Side windows; restrictions on sunscreening material
§ 316.2954Windows behind the driver; restrictions on sunscreening material
§ 316.29545Window sunscreening exclusions; medical exemption; certain law enforcement vehicles and private investigative service vehicles exempt
§ 316.2955Window sunscreening material; compliance labeling; tolerances
§ 316.2956Violation of provisions relating to windshields, windows, and sunscreening material; penalties
§ 316.2957Exemption for motor vehicle manufacturers
§ 316.299Rough surfaced wheels prohibited
§ 316.300Certain vehicles to carry flares or other devices
§ 316.301Display of warning lights and devices when vehicle is stopped or disabled
§ 316.302Commercial motor vehicles; safety regulations; transporters and shippers of hazardous materials; enforcement
§ 316.3025Penalties
§ 316.3026Unlawful operation of motor carriers
§ 316.303Television receivers
§ 316.304Wearing of headsets
§ 316.3045Operation of radios or other mechanical soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions
§ 316.400Headlamps
§ 316.405Motorcycle headlights to be turned on
§ 316.410Taillamps
§ 316.415Reflectors
§ 316.420Stop lamps
§ 316.425Lamps on parked motorcycles
§ 316.430Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment
§ 316.435Lighting equipment for motor-driven cycles
§ 316.440Brake equipment required
§ 316.445Performance ability of motorcycle brakes
§ 316.450Brakes on motor-driven cycles
§ 316.455Other equipment
§ 316.46Equipment regulations for mopeds
§ 316.500Exceeding weight and length; penalties
§ 316.510Projecting loads on passenger vehicles
§ 316.515Maximum width, height, length
§ 316.516Width, height, and length; inspection; penalties
§ 316.520Loads on vehicles
§ 316.525Requirements for vehicles hauling loads
§ 316.530Towing requirements
§ 316.535Maximum weights
§ 316.545Weight and load unlawful; special fuel and motor fuel tax enforcement; inspection; penalty; review
§ 316.550Operations not in conformity with law; special permits
§ 316.555Weight, load, speed limits may be lowered; condition precedent
§ 316.560Damage to highways; liability of driver and owner
§ 316.565Emergency transportation, perishable food; establishment of weight loads, etc
§ 316.600Health and sanitation hazards
§ 316.605Licensing of vehicles
§ 316.610Safety of vehicle; inspection
§ 316.6105Violations involving operation of motor vehicle in unsafe condition or without required equipment; procedure for disposition
§ 316.611Tandem trailer equipment and use
§ 316.613Child restraint requirements
§ 316.6131Educational expenditures
§ 316.6135Leaving children unattended or unsupervised in motor vehicles; penalty; authority of law enforcement officer
§ 316.614Safety belt usage
§ 316.6145School buses; safety belts or other restraint systems required
§ 316.6146Transportation of private school students on public school buses and public school students on private school buses; agreement
§ 316.615School buses; physical requirements of drivers
§ 316.622Farm labor vehicles
§ 316.635Courts having jurisdiction over traffic violations; powers relating to custody and detention of minors
§ 316.640Enforcement
§ 316.645Arrest authority of officer at scene of a traffic crash
§ 316.646Security required; proof of security and display thereof; dismissal of cases
§ 316.650Traffic citations
§ 316.655Penalties
§ 316.656Mandatory adjudication; prohibition against accepting plea to lesser included offense
§ 316.660Disposition of fines and forfeitures collected for violations
§ 316.70Nonpublic sector buses; safety rules
§ 316.72Buses simulating school buses in color and insignia; conditions of use
§ 316.75School crossing guards
§ 316.80Unlawful conveyance of fuel; obtaining fuel fraudulently

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Comments (5)add comment
Mauricio: ...
My wife made a left into a parking lot, crossing three lanes. The two lanes near and medium stopped. The third lane was clear. She turned into the parking lot and out of nowhere a sports car hits her at the right rear corner panel bumper. Who is at fault? She was almost into the parking lot.
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October 26, 2012
Steven Daily: ...
Mauricio,

Without knowing the location, direction of travel, and speed of the sports car at the time your wife made the turn, it is difficult to say who was at fault. The car did not come out of nowhere. Perhaps she did not see the car in the third lane, and that car did not see her? Was there a red traffic signal or stop sign requiring the sports car to stop?

Steve Daily
LawServer
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October 26, 2012
Mauricio: ...
The street was 136 ave north of I595 just before where she turned the street turned from tw,o lens to three making the their one in to turning lane for high way
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October 26, 2012
Steven Daily: ...
Mauricio,

I am not familiar with that area. You didn't answer about whether there was a stop sign or red traffic signal for the sports car, but if there wasn't, it sounds like the sports car was in a proper lane and had the right of way. The sports car driver may be partly at fault for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Steve Daily
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October 27, 2012
Mauricio: ...
Even if he clipped her on the back bumper, I think he had time stop to avoid the accident.
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October 27, 2012

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