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FL Stat § 316.235 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.235 - Additional Lighting Equipment.

316.235 Additional lighting equipment.—(1) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two side cowl or fender lamps which shall emit an amber or white light without glare.(2) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one running board courtesy lamp on each side thereof which shall emit a white or amber light without glare.(3) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with one or more lamps or devices underneath the motor vehicle as long as such lamps or devices do not emit light in violation of s. 316.2397(1) or (7) or s. 316.238.(4) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with one or more backup lamps either separately or in combination with other lamps, but any such backup lamp or lamps shall not be lighted when the motor vehicle is in forward motion.(5) Any vehicle 80 inches or more in overall width, if not otherwise required by s. 316.2225, may be equipped with not more than three identification lamps showing to the front which shall emit an amber light without glare and not more than three identification lamps showing to the rear which shall emit a red light without glare. Such lamps shall be mounted as specified in this chapter.(6) A bus may be equipped with a deceleration lighting system that cautions following vehicles that the bus is slowing, is preparing to stop, or is stopped. Such lighting system shall consist of red or amber lights mounted in horizontal alignment on the rear of the vehicle at the vertical centerline of the vehicle, no greater than 12 inches apart, not higher than the lower edge of the rear window or, if the vehicle has no rear window, not higher than 100 inches from the ground. Such lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight. Lights are permitted to light and flash during deceleration, braking, or standing and idling of the bus. Vehicular hazard warning flashers may be used in conjunction with or in lieu of a rear-mounted deceleration lighting system.(7) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 27, ch. 76-31; s. 3, ch. 86-23; s. 185, ch. 99-248; s. 8, ch. 2016-239; s. 1, ch. 2019-92.
FL Stat § 316.237 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.237 - Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.

316.237 Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.—(1) Except as hereinafter provided, the headlamps or the auxiliary driving lamp or the auxiliary passing lamp or combination thereof on motor vehicles shall be so arranged that the driver may select at will between distributions of light projected to different elevations and such lamps may, in addition, be so arranged that such selection can be made automatically, subject to the following limitations:(a) There shall be an uppermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of such intensity as to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 450 feet ahead for all conditions of loading.(b) There shall be a lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 150 feet ahead; and on a straight level road under any condition of loading none of the high intensity portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver.An object, material, or covering that alters the headlamp’s visibility from at least 450 feet for an uppermost distribution of light or at least 150 feet for a lowermost distribution of light may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a headlamp.(2) Every new motor vehicle registered in this state shall be equipped with a beam indicator, which shall be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light from the headlamps is in use, and shall not otherwise be lighted. Said indicator shall be so designed and located that when lighted it will be readily visible without glare to the driver of the vehicle so equipped.(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 186, ch. 99-248; s. 13, ch. 2000-313.
FL Stat § 316.238 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.238 - Use of Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.

316.238 Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.—(1) Whenever a motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway or shoulder adjacent thereto during the times specified in s. 316.217, the driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle, subject to the following requirements and limitations:(a) Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, such driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, specified in ss. 316.237(1)(b) and 316.430(2)(b) shall be deemed to avoid glare at all times, regardless of road contour and loading.(b) Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches another vehicle from the rear within 300 feet, such driver shall use a distribution of light permissible under this chapter other than the uppermost distribution of light specified in ss. 316.237(1)(a) and 316.430(2)(a).(2) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 28, ch. 76-31; s. 187, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.2385 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2385 - Requirements for Use of Lower Beam.

316.2385 Requirements for use of lower beam.—The lower or passing beam shall be used at all times during the twilight hours in the morning and the twilight hours in the evening, and during fog, smoke and rain. Twilight shall mean the time between sunset and full night or between full night and sunrise. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 91, ch. 73-333; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 188, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.236.
FL Stat § 316.239 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.239 - Single-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.

316.239 Single-beam road-lighting equipment.—(1) Headlamp systems which provide only a single distribution of light shall be permitted on all farm tractors regardless of date of manufacture, and on other motor vehicles manufactured and sold prior to January 1, 1972, in lieu of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment herein specified if the single distribution of light complies with the following requirements and limitations:(a) The headlamps shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is not loaded none of the high intensity portion of the light shall, at a distance of 25 feet ahead, project higher than a level of five inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes, and in no case higher than 42 inches above the level on which the vehicle stands at a distance of 75 feet ahead.(b) The intensity shall be sufficient to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 200 feet.(2) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 189, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.2395 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2395 - Motor Vehicles; Minimum Headlamp Requirement.

316.2395 Motor vehicles; minimum headlamp requirement.—Any motor vehicle may be operated at nighttime under the conditions specified in ss. 316.237 and 316.239, when equipped with two lighted lamps upon the front thereof capable of revealing persons and objects 100 feet ahead in lieu of lamps required in ss. 316.237 and 316.239. However, at no time when lighted lamps are required shall such motor vehicle be operated in excess of 20 miles per hour. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 190, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.219.
FL Stat § 316.2396 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2396 - Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted.

316.2396 Number of driving lamps required or permitted.—(1) At all times specified in s. 316.217, at least two lighted lamps shall be displayed, one on each side at the front of every motor vehicle, except when such vehicle is parked subject to the regulations governing lights on parked vehicles.(2) Whenever a motor vehicle equipped with headlamps, as herein required, is also equipped with any auxiliary lamps or a spot lamp or any other lamp on the front thereof projecting a beam of intensity greater than 300 candlepower, not more than a total of 4 of any such lamps on the front of a vehicle shall be lighted at any one time when upon a highway.(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 191, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.218.
FL Stat § 316.2399 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2399 - Special Warning Lights for Buses or Taxicabs.

316.2399 Special warning lights for buses or taxicabs.—The provisions of s. 316.2397(7) to the contrary notwithstanding, a bus or taxicab may be equipped with two flashing devices for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles and law enforcement agents that an emergency situation exists within the bus or taxicab. Such devices shall be capable of activation by the operator of the bus or taxicab and shall be of a type approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Such devices shall be mounted one at the front and one at the rear of the bus or taxicab and shall display flashing red lights which shine on the roadway under the vehicle. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-49; s. 91, ch. 99-13; s. 193, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.240 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.240 - Standards for Lights on Highway Maintenance and Service Equipment.

316.240 Standards for lights on highway maintenance and service equipment.—(1) The Department of Transportation shall adopt standards and specifications applicable to headlamps, clearance lamps, and identification and other lamps on highway maintenance and service equipment when operated on state roads and county road system of this state in lieu of the lamps otherwise required on motor vehicles by this chapter. Such standards and specifications may permit the use of flashing lights for purposes of identification on highway maintenance and service equipment when in service upon the highways. The standards and specifications for lamps referred to in this section shall correlate with, and as far as possible conform with, those approved by the American Association of State Highway Officials.(2) It is unlawful to operate any highway maintenance and service equipment on any highway as described heretofore unless the lamps thereon comply with and are lighted when and as required by the standards and specifications adopted as provided in this section.(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 194, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.241 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.241 - Selling or Using Lamps or Equipment.

316.241 Selling or using lamps or equipment.—(1) No person shall have for sale, sell or offer for sale for use upon or as a part of the equipment of a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer or use upon any such vehicle any headlamp, auxiliary or fog lamp, rear lamp, signal lamp, or reflector, which reflector is required hereunder, or parts of any of the foregoing, which tend to change the original design or performance, unless of a type which has been submitted to the department and approved. The foregoing provisions of this section shall not apply to equipment in actual use when this section is adopted or replacement parts therefor.(2) No person shall have for sale, sell, or offer for sale for use upon or as a part of the equipment of a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer any lamp or device mentioned in this section which has been approved by the department unless such lamp or device bears thereon the trademark or name under which it is approved so as to be legible when installed.(3) No person shall use upon any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer any lamps mentioned in this section unless said lamps are mounted, adjusted, and aimed in accordance with instructions of the department.(4) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 195, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.242 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.242 - Revocation of Certificate of Approval on Lighting Devices.

316.242 Revocation of certificate of approval on lighting devices.—(1) When the department has reason to believe that an approved lighting device as being sold commercially does not comply with the requirements of this chapter, it may, after giving 30 days’ previous notice to the person holding the certificate of approval for such device in this state, conduct a hearing upon the question of compliance of the approved device. After the hearing the department shall determine whether the approved device meets the requirements of this chapter. If the device does not meet the requirements of this chapter it shall give notice to the person holding the certificate of approval for such device in this state.(2) If at the expiration of 90 days after such notice the person holding the certificate of approval for the device has failed to satisfy the department that the approved device as thereafter to be sold meets the requirements of this chapter, the department shall suspend or revoke the approval issued therefor until or unless such device is resubmitted to and retested by an authorized testing agency and is found to meet the requirements of this chapter, and may require that all said devices sold since the notification following the hearing be replaced with devices that do comply with the requirements of this chapter. The department may at the time of the retest purchase in the open market and submit to the testing agency one or more sets of such approved devices, and if the device upon retest fails to meet the requirements of this chapter, the department may refuse to renew the certificate of approval of such device.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135.
FL Stat § 316.251 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.251 - Maximum Bumper Heights.

316.251 Maximum bumper heights.—(1) Every motor vehicle of net shipping weight of not more than 5,000 pounds shall be equipped with a front and a rear bumper such that when measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper the maximum height shall be as follows:NET WEIGHTFRONTREARAutomobiles for private use: Net weight of less than 2,500 pounds22″22″ Net weight of 2,500 pounds or more, but less than 3,500 pounds24″26″ Net weight of 3,500 pounds or more27″29″Trucks: Net weight of less than 2,000 pounds24″26″ Net weight of 2,000 or more, but not more than 3,000 pounds27″29″ Net weight of 3,000 pounds, but not more than 5,000 pounds28″30″(2) “New motor vehicles” as defined in s. 319.001(9), “antique automobiles” as defined in s. 320.08, “horseless carriages” as defined in s. 320.086, and “street rods” as defined in s. 320.0863 shall be excluded from the requirements of this section.(3) A violation of this section shall be defined as a moving violation. A person charged with a violation of this section is subject to the penalty provided in s. 318.18.History.—s. 1, ch. 85-158; s. 7, ch. 86-36; s. 23, ch. 91-221; s. 196, ch. 99-248; s. 18, ch. 2002-235; s. 7, ch. 2008-176.
FL Stat § 316.252 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.252 - Splash and Spray Suppressant Devices.

316.252 Splash and spray suppressant devices.—(1) No person shall drive or operate, or cause to be driven or operated, any truck of gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more, any truck tractor, or any trailer or semitrailer the net weight of which is 2,000 pounds or more unless such vehicle is equipped with fenders, covers, or other splash and spray suppressant devices, such as substantial flexible flaps on the rearmost wheels of such vehicle or combination of vehicles, which will effectively prevent or minimize the splash or spray of water or mud and the throwing of other materials on the windshields of following vehicles. The provisions of this section shall not apply to vehicles used exclusively for the purpose of producing, processing, or transporting agricultural products, including horticultural products or forestry products.(2) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this section.(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 87-165; s. 197, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.253 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.253 - Vehicles Used to Sell Ice Cream and Other Confections; Display of Warnings Required.

316.253 Vehicles used to sell ice cream and other confections; display of warnings required.—Any person who sells ice cream or other frozen confections at retail from a motor vehicle shall display on each side of such motor vehicle, in letters at least 3 inches high, a warning containing the words “look out for children” or “caution: children” or such similar words as are approved by the department. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 12, ch. 86-185; s. 198, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.262 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.262 - Performance Ability of Motor Vehicle Brakes.

316.262 Performance ability of motor vehicle brakes.—(1) Every motor vehicle and combination of vehicles, at all times and under all conditions of loading, upon application of the service brake, shall be capable of:(a) Developing a braking force that is not less than the percentage of its gross weight tabulated herein for its classification;(b) Decelerating to a stop from not more than 20 miles per hour at not less than the feet per second per second tabulated herein for its classification; and(c) Stopping from a speed of 20 miles per hour in not more than the distance tabulated herein for its classification, such distance to be measured from the point at which movement of the service brake pedal or control begins.(2) Tests for deceleration and stopping distance shall be made on a substantially level (not to exceed plus or minus 1 percent grade), dry, smooth, hard surface that is free from loose material.Classification of vehiclesBraking force as a percentage of gross vehicle or combination weightDeceleration in feet per second per secondBrake system application and braking distance in feet from an initial speed of 20 mphAPassenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 10 people or less including driver, not having a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating..........52.8%1725BSingle unit vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less..........43.5%1430C-1Single unit vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds..........43.5%1440C-2Combination of a two-axle towing vehicle and a trailer with a gross trailer weight of 3,000 pounds or less..........43.5%1440C-3Buses, regardless of the number of axles, not having a manufacturer’s gross weight rating..........43.5%1440C-4All combinations of vehicles in driveaway-towaway operations..........43.5%1440DAll other vehicles and combinations of vehicles..........43.5%1450(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 2, ch. 87-225; s. 200, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.263 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.263 - Maintenance of Brakes.

316.263 Maintenance of brakes.—All brakes shall be maintained in good working order and shall be so adjusted as to operate as equally as practicable with respect to the wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 201, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.267 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.267 - Brakes on Electric-Powered Vehicles.

316.267 Brakes on electric-powered vehicles.—When operated on the public streets and roads, every electric-powered vehicle with a rating of 3 to 6 horsepower shall be equipped with hydraulic brakes on the two rear wheels and at all times and under all conditions of loading, upon application of the service brake, shall be capable of:(1) Developing a braking force that is not less than 43.5 percent of its gross weight.(2) Decelerating to a stop from not more than 20 miles per hour at not less than 17 feet per second.(3) Stopping from a speed of 20 miles per hour in not more than 25 feet, such distance to be measured from the point at which movement of the service brake pedal or control begins.A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 2, ch. 76-34; s. 202, ch. 99-248.