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FL Stat § 316.1985 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.1985 - Limitations on Backing.

316.1985 Limitations on backing.—(1) The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made with safety and without interfering with other traffic.(2) The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same upon any shoulder or roadway of any limited access facility.(3) 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. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 149, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.098.
FL Stat § 316.1995 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.1995 - Driving Upon Sidewalk or Bicycle Path.

316.1995 Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path.—(1) Except as provided in s. 316.008, s. 316.20655, s. 316.212(8), or s. 316.2128, a person may not drive any vehicle other than by human power upon a bicycle path, sidewalk, or sidewalk area, except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway.(2) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.(3) This section does not apply to motorized wheelchairs.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 6, ch. 83-68; s. 3, ch. 84-284; s. 150, ch. 99-248; s. 45, ch. 2010-223; s. 2, ch. 2019-109; s. 6, ch. 2020-69.Note.—Former s. 316.110.
FL Stat § 316.2004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2004 - Obstruction to Driver’s View or Driving Mechanism.

316.2004 Obstruction to driver’s view or driving mechanism.—(1) No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such a number of persons, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver’s control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.(2)(a) No passenger in a vehicle shall ride in such position as to interfere with the driver’s view ahead or to the sides or with the driver’s control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.(b) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield, side wings, or side or rear windows of such vehicle which materially obstructs, obscures, or impairs the driver’s clear view of the highway or any intersecting 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. 318, ch. 95-148; s. 151, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.093.
FL Stat § 316.2005 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2005 - Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.

316.2005 Opening and closing vehicle doors.—No person shall open any door on a motor vehicle unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. 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. 7, ch. 83-68; s. 152, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.099.
FL Stat § 316.2014 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2014 - Riding in House Trailers.

316.2014 Riding in house trailers.—No person or persons shall occupy a house trailer while it is being moved upon a public street or highway. 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. 153, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.101.
FL Stat § 316.2015 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2015 - Unlawful for Person to Ride on Exterior of Vehicle.

316.2015 Unlawful for person to ride on exterior of vehicle.—(1) It is unlawful for any operator of a passenger vehicle to permit any person to ride on the bumper, radiator, fender, hood, top, trunk, or running board of such vehicle when operated upon any street or highway which is maintained by the state, county, or municipality. Any person who violates this subsection shall be cited for a moving violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318.(2)(a) No person shall ride on any vehicle upon any portion thereof not designed or intended for the use of passengers. This paragraph does not apply to an employee of a fire department, an employee of a governmentally operated solid waste disposal department or a waste disposal service operating pursuant to a contract with a governmental entity, or to a volunteer firefighter when the employee or firefighter is engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty, and does not apply to a person who is being transported in response to an emergency by a public agency or pursuant to the direction or authority of a public agency. This paragraph does not apply to an employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty or to a person or persons riding within truck bodies in space intended for merchandise.(b) It is unlawful for any operator of a pickup truck or flatbed truck to permit a minor child who has not attained 18 years of age to ride upon limited access facilities of the state within the open body of a pickup truck or flatbed truck unless the minor is restrained within the open body in the back of a truck that has been modified to include secure seating and safety restraints to prevent the passenger from being thrown, falling, or jumping from the truck. This paragraph does not apply in a medical emergency if the child is accompanied within the truck by an adult. A county is exempt from this paragraph if the governing body of the county, by majority vote, following a noticed public hearing, votes to exempt the county from this paragraph.(c) Any person who violates this subsection shall be cited for a nonmoving violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318.(3) This section shall not apply to a performer engaged in a professional exhibition or person participating in an exhibition or parade, or any such person preparing to participate in such exhibitions or parades.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; ss. 1, 12, ch. 76-31; s. 28, ch. 96-350; s. 11, ch. 2006-290.Note.—Former s. 316.100.
FL Stat § 316.2025 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2025 - Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited.

316.2025 Following fire apparatus prohibited.—No driver of any vehicle other than an authorized emergency vehicle on official business shall follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than 500 feet or drive into or park such vehicle within the block where fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable pursuant to chapter 318 as a moving violation for following too close to a fire apparatus or as a nonmoving violation for parking near a fire apparatus.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 155, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.095.
FL Stat § 316.2034 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2034 - Crossing Fire Hose.

316.2034 Crossing fire hose.—No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street or highway, or private road or driveway, to be used at any fire or alarm of fire, without the consent of the fire department official in command. 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. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 156, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.096.
FL Stat § 316.2035 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2035 - Injurious Substances Prohibited; Dragging Vehicle or Load; Obstructing, Digging, Etc.

316.2035 Injurious substances prohibited; dragging vehicle or load; obstructing, digging, etc.—(1) It is unlawful to place or allow to be placed upon any street or highway any tacks, wire, scrap metal, glass, crockery, or other substance which may be injurious to the feet of persons or animals or to the tires of vehicles or in any way injurious to the road.(2) It is unlawful to allow any vehicle or contrivance or any part of same, or any load or portion of a load carried on the same, to drag upon any street or highway.(3) It is unlawful to obstruct, dig up, or in any way disturb any street or highway. However, this subsection shall not be construed so as to hinder or prevent the installation or replacement of any utilities in accordance with the provisions of law now existing or that may hereafter be enacted.(4) It is unlawful for any vehicle to be equipped with any solid tires or any airless-type tire on any motor-driven vehicle when operated upon a highway.(5) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable pursuant to chapter 318 as either a nonmoving violation for infractions of subsection (1) or subsection (3) or as a moving violation for infractions of subsection (2) or subsection (4).History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 157, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.104.
FL Stat § 316.2044 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2044 - Removal of Injurious Substances.

316.2044 Removal of injurious substances.—(1) Any person who drops, or permits to be dropped or thrown, upon any street or highway any destructive or injurious material shall immediately remove the same or cause it to be removed.(2) Any person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a street or highway shall remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon the highway from such vehicle.(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. 158, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.105.
FL Stat § 316.2045 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2045 - Obstruction of Public Streets, Highways, and Roads.

316.2045 Obstruction of public streets, highways, and roads.—(1)(a) A person may not willfully obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of a public street, highway, or road by:1. Impeding, hindering, stifling, retarding, or restraining traffic or passage thereon;2. Standing on or remaining in the street, highway, or road; or3. Endangering the safe movement of vehicles or pedestrians traveling thereon.(b) A person who violates paragraph (a) shall be cited for a pedestrian violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318.(c) This subsection does not prohibit a local governmental entity from issuing a special event permit as authorized by law.(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), any commercial vehicle used solely for the purpose of collecting solid waste or recyclable or recovered materials may stop or stand on any public street, highway, or road for the sole purpose of collecting solid waste or recyclable or recovered materials. However, such solid waste or recyclable or recovered materials collection vehicle shall show or display amber flashing hazard lights at all times that it is engaged in stopping or standing for the purpose of collecting solid waste or recyclable or recovered materials. Local governments may establish reasonable regulations governing the standing and stopping of such commercial vehicles, provided that such regulations are applied uniformly and without regard to the ownership of the vehicles.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; ss. 1, 13, ch. 76-31; s. 1, ch. 87-378; s. 61, ch. 93-207; s. 29, ch. 96-350; s. 2, ch. 2007-43; s. 2, ch. 2021-6.Note.—Former s. 316.103.
FL Stat § 316.2051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2051 - Certain Vehicles Prohibited on Hard-Surfaced Roads.

316.2051 Certain vehicles prohibited on hard-surfaced roads.—It is unlawful to operate upon any hard-surfaced road in this state any log cart, tractor, or well machine; any steel-tired vehicle other than the ordinary farm wagon or buggy; or any other vehicle or machine that is likely to damage a hard-surfaced road except to cause ordinary wear and tear on the same. 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. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 159, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.102.
FL Stat § 316.2055 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2055 - Motor Vehicles, Throwing Advertising Materials In.

316.2055 Motor vehicles, throwing advertising materials in.—It is unlawful for any person on a public street, highway, or sidewalk in the state to throw into, or attempt to throw into, any motor vehicle, or offer, or attempt to offer, to any occupant of any motor vehicle, whether standing or moving, or to place or throw into any motor vehicle any advertising or soliciting materials or to cause or secure any person or persons to do any one of such unlawful acts.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31.Note.—Former s. 316.106.
FL Stat § 316.2061 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2061 - Stop When Traffic Obstructed.

316.2061 Stop when traffic obstructed.—No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle the driver is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, notwithstanding any traffic control signal indication to proceed. 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. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 319, ch. 95-148; s. 160, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.107.
FL Stat § 316.20655 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.20655 - Electric Bicycle Regulations.

316.20655 Electric bicycle regulations.—(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an electric bicycle or an operator of an electric bicycle shall be afforded all the rights and privileges, and be subject to all of the duties, of a bicycle or the operator of a bicycle, including s. 316.2065. An electric bicycle is a vehicle to the same extent as a bicycle. However, this section may not be construed to prevent a local government, through the exercise of its powers under s. 316.008, from adopting an ordinance governing the operation of electric bicycles on streets, highways, sidewalks, and sidewalk areas under the local government’s jurisdiction; to prevent a municipality, county, or agency of the state having jurisdiction over a bicycle path, multiuse path, or trail network from restricting or prohibiting the operation of an electric bicycle on a bicycle path, multiuse path, or trail network; or to prevent a municipality, county, or agency of the state having jurisdiction over a beach as defined in s. 161.54(3) or a dune as defined in s. 161.54(4) from restricting or prohibiting the operation of an electric bicycle on such beach or dune.(2) An electric bicycle or an operator of an electric bicycle is not subject to the provisions of law relating to financial responsibility, driver or motor vehicle licenses, vehicle registration, title certificates, off-highway motorcycles, or off-highway vehicles.(3) Beginning January 1, 2021, manufacturers and distributors of electric bicycles shall apply a label that is permanently affixed in a prominent location to each electric bicycle. The label must contain the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric bicycle.(4) A person may not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle so as to change the motor-powered speed capability or engagement of an electric bicycle, unless the label indicating the classification number required in subsection (3) is replaced after such modification.(5) An electric bicycle must comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16 C.F.R. part 1512.(6) An electric bicycle must operate in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the rider stops pedaling or when the brakes are applied.(7) An operator may ride an electric bicycle where bicycles are allowed, including, but not limited to, streets, highways, roadways, shoulders, bicycle lanes, and bicycle or multiuse paths.History.—s. 8, ch. 2020-69; s. 2, ch. 2021-20.
FL Stat § 316.2068 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2068 - Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices; Regulations.

316.2068 Electric personal assistive mobility devices; regulations.—(1) An electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined in s. 316.003, may be operated:(a) On a road or street where the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour or less.(b) On a marked bicycle path.(c) On any street or road where bicycles are permitted.(d) At an intersection, to cross a road or street even if the road or street has a posted speed limit of more than 25 miles per hour.(e) On a sidewalk, if the person operating the device yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and gives an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian.(2) A valid driver license is not a prerequisite to operating an electric personal assistive mobility device.(3) Electric personal assistive mobility devices need not be registered and insured in accordance with s. 320.02.(4) A person who is under the age of 16 years may not operate, ride, or otherwise be propelled on an electric personal assistive mobility device unless the person wears a bicycle helmet that is properly fitted, that is fastened securely upon his or her head by a strap, and that meets the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z Bicycle Helmet Standards), the standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation (1984 Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling), or any other nationally recognized standards for bicycle helmets which are adopted by the department.(5) A county or municipality may regulate the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices on any road, street, sidewalk, or bicycle path under its jurisdiction if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that regulation is necessary in the interest of safety.(6) The Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices on any road under its jurisdiction if it determines that such a prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.History.—s. 68, ch. 2002-20; s. 18, ch. 2012-174.
FL Stat § 316.2069 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2069 - Commercial Megacycles.

316.2069 Commercial megacycles.—The governing body of a municipality, or the governing board of a county with respect to an unincorporated portion of the county, may authorize the operation of a commercial megacycle on roads or streets within the respective jurisdictions if the requirements of subsections (1)-(3) are met:(1) Prior to authorizing such operation, the responsible local governmental entity must first determine that commercial megacycles may safely travel on or cross the public road or street, considering factors including, but not limited to, the speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic using the road or street. Upon such determination, the responsible governmental entity shall post appropriate signs to indicate that such operation is allowed.(2) The authorization by the governing body must clearly identify the roads or streets under the governing body’s jurisdiction on or across which operation of commercial megacycles is permitted.(3) The governing body’s authorization, at a minimum, must require that a commercial megacycle be:(a) Operated at all times by its owner or lessee or an employee of the owner or lessee.(b) Operated by a driver at least 18 years of age who possess a Class E driver license.(c) Occupied by a safety monitor at least 18 years of age, who shall supervise the passengers while the commercial megacycle is in motion.(d) Insured with minimum commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000, prior to and at all times of operation, satisfactory proof of which shall be provided to the appropriate governing body.(4) The Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of commercial megacycles on or across any road under its jurisdiction if it determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.(5) Section 316.1936 does not apply to the passengers being transported in a commercial megacycle while operating in accordance with this section.(6) This section does not prohibit use of an auxiliary motor to move the commercial megacycle from the roadway under emergency circumstances or while no passenger is on board.History.—s. 7, ch. 2016-239.
FL Stat § 316.2071 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.2071 - Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers.

316.2071 Personal delivery devices and mobile carriers.—(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a personal delivery device or mobile carrier may operate on sidewalks and crosswalks, subject to s. 316.008(7)(b). A personal delivery device or mobile carrier operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that the personal delivery device or mobile carrier must not unreasonably interfere with pedestrians or traffic and must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk or crosswalk.(2) A personal delivery device and a mobile carrier must:(a) Obey all official traffic and pedestrian control signals and devices.(b) For personal delivery devices, include a plate or marker that has a unique identifying device number and identifies the name and contact information of the personal delivery device operator.(c) Be equipped with a braking system that, when active or engaged, enables the personal delivery device or mobile carrier to come to a controlled stop.(3) A personal delivery device and a mobile carrier may not:(a) Operate on a public highway except to the extent necessary to cross a crosswalk.(b) Operate on a sidewalk or crosswalk unless the personal delivery device operator is actively controlling or monitoring the navigation and operation of the personal delivery device or a mobile carrier owner remains within 25 feet of the mobile carrier.(c) Transport hazardous materials as defined in s. 316.003.(d) For mobile carriers, transport persons or animals.(4) A person who owns and operates a personal delivery device in this state must maintain an insurance policy, on behalf of himself or herself and his or her agents, which provides general liability coverage of at least $100,000 for damages arising from the combined operations of personal delivery devices under the entity’s or agent’s control.History.—s. 3, ch. 2017-150; s. 3, ch. 2018-130.