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FL Stat § 316.0747 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0747 - Sale or Purchase of Traffic Control Devices by Nongovernmental Entities; Prohibitions.

316.0747 Sale or purchase of traffic control devices by nongovernmental entities; prohibitions.—(1) It is unlawful for any nongovernmental entity to use any traffic control device at any place where the general public is invited, unless such device conforms to the uniform system of traffic control devices adopted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this chapter.(2) Nongovernmental entities to which the general public is invited to travel shall install and maintain uniform traffic control devices at appropriate locations pursuant to the standards set forth by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as adopted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to s. 316.0745. Businesses the parking lots of which do not provide intersecting lanes of traffic and businesses having fewer than 25 parking spaces are exempt from the provisions of this subsection.(3) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-376; s. 1, ch. 90-121; s. 13, ch. 99-5; s. 88, ch. 99-13; s. 96, ch. 99-248; s. 24, ch. 2013-18.
FL Stat § 316.0755 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0755 - Pedestrian Control Signals.

316.0755 Pedestrian control signals.—When pedestrian indicators are installed, such indicators must conform to the requirements of the most recent Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 302, ch. 95-148; s. 12, ch. 95-257.Note.—Former s. 316.132.
FL Stat § 316.076 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.076 - Flashing Signals.

316.076 Flashing signals.—(1) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:(a) Flashing red (stop signal).—When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.(b) Flashing yellow (caution signal).—When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.(2) This section does not apply at railroad-highway grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching such crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in ss. 316.1575 and 316.159.(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. 5, ch. 86-243; s. 98, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.133.
FL Stat § 316.0765 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0765 - Lane Direction Control Signals.

316.0765 Lane direction control signals.—When lane direction control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane or lanes over which a green signal is shown, but shall not enter or travel in any lane or lanes over which a red signal is shown. 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. 99, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.134.
FL Stat § 316.077 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.077 - Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings.

316.077 Display of unauthorized signs, signals or markings.—(1) No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal.(2) No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.(3) This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.(4) Every such prohibited sign, signal or marking is declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice.(5) 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. 100, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.135.
FL Stat § 316.0775 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0775 - Interference With Official Traffic Control Devices or Railroad Signs or Signals.

316.0775 Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals.—(1) A person may not, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield, or insignia thereon, or any other part thereof. A violation of this subsection is a criminal violation pursuant to s. 318.17 and shall be punishable as set forth in s. 806.13 related to criminal mischief and graffiti, beginning on or after July 1, 2000.(2) A person may not, without lawful authority, possess or use any traffic signal preemption device as defined under s. 316.003. A person who violates this subsection commits a moving violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318, and shall have 4 points assessed against his or her driver license as set forth in s. 322.27.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 101, ch. 99-248; s. 3, ch. 2000-313; s. 28, ch. 2005-164; s. 97, ch. 2019-167.Note.—Former s. 316.136.
FL Stat § 316.0776 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0776 - Traffic Infraction Detectors; Placement and Installation.

316.0776 Traffic infraction detectors; placement and installation.—(1) Traffic infraction detectors are allowed on state roads when permitted by the Department of Transportation and under placement and installation specifications developed by the Department of Transportation. Traffic infraction detectors are allowed on streets and highways under the jurisdiction of counties or municipalities in accordance with placement and installation specifications developed by the Department of Transportation.(2)(a) If the department, county, or municipality installs a traffic infraction detector at an intersection, the department, county, or municipality shall notify the public that a traffic infraction device may be in use at that intersection and must specifically include notification of camera enforcement of violations concerning right turns. Such signage used to notify the public must meet the specifications for uniform signals and devices adopted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to s. 316.0745.(b) If the department, county, or municipality begins a traffic infraction detector program in a county or municipality that has never conducted such a program, the respective department, county, or municipality shall also make a public announcement and conduct a public awareness campaign of the proposed use of traffic infraction detectors at least 30 days before commencing the enforcement program.History.—s. 8, ch. 2010-80.
FL Stat § 316.0777 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0777 - Automated License Plate Recognition Systems; Public Records Exemption.

316.0777 Automated license plate recognition systems; public records exemption.—(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Active,” “criminal intelligence information,” and “criminal investigative information” have the same meanings as provided in s. 119.011(3).(b) “Agency” has the same meaning as provided in s. 119.011.(c) “Automated license plate recognition system” means a system of one or more mobile or fixed high-speed cameras combined with computer algorithms to convert images of license plates into computer-readable data.(d) “Criminal justice agency” has the same meaning as provided in s. 119.011.(2) The following information held by an agency is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution:(a) Images and data containing or providing personal identifying information obtained through the use of an automated license plate recognition system.(b) Personal identifying information of an individual in data generated or resulting from images obtained through the use of an automated license plate recognition system.(3) Such information may be disclosed as follows:(a) Any such information may be disclosed by or to a criminal justice agency in the performance of the criminal justice agency’s official duties.(b) Any such information relating to a license plate registered to an individual may be disclosed to the individual, unless such information constitutes active criminal intelligence information or active criminal investigative information.(4) This exemption applies to such information held by an agency before, on, or after the effective date of this exemption.History.—s. 1, ch. 2014-170; s. 1, ch. 2019-16.
FL Stat § 316.0778 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0778 - Automated License Plate Recognition Systems; Records Retention.

316.0778 Automated license plate recognition systems; records retention.—(1) As used in this section, the term “automated license plate recognition system” means a system of one or more mobile or fixed high-speed cameras combined with computer algorithms to convert images of license plates into computer-readable data.(2) In consultation with the Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of State shall establish a retention schedule for records containing images and data generated through the use of an automated license plate recognition system. The retention schedule must establish a maximum period that the records may be retained.History.—s. 4, ch. 2014-216.
FL Stat § 316.078 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.078 - Detour Signs to Be Respected.

316.078 Detour signs to be respected.—(1) It is unlawful to tear down or deface any detour sign or to break down or drive around any barricade erected for the purpose of closing any section of a public street or highway to traffic during the construction or repair thereof or to drive over such section of public street or highway until again thrown open to public traffic. However, such restriction shall not apply to the person in charge of the construction or repairs.(2) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable pursuant to chapter 318 as:(a) A nonmoving violation for tearing, breaking down, or defacing any detour sign.(b) A moving violation for driving around any barricade erected for the purpose of closing any section of a public street or highway to traffic that is under construction or repair or driving over such section of public street or highway until open to public traffic.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 102, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.056.
FL Stat § 316.079 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.079 - Duty to Yield to Highway Construction Workers.

316.079 Duty to yield to highway construction workers.—(1) Every driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian worker and flagperson engaged in maintenance or construction work on a highway whenever the driver is reasonably and lawfully notified of the presence of such worker by a flagperson and a warning sign or device.(2) Every driver of a vehicle on public roadways shall yield the right-of-way to an escort vehicle or pedestrian flagperson that is engaged in the management of highway movements of an oversize vehicle permitted pursuant to s. 316.550, provided the driver is reasonably and lawfully notified of the presence of such vehicle or flagperson.(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. 75-132; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 303, ch. 95-148; s. 13, ch. 95-257; s. 103, ch. 99-248.Note.—Former s. 316.0565.
FL Stat § 316.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.08 - Requirements of Flagpersons.

316.08 Requirements of flagpersons.—Any flagperson engaged in the direction of traffic on public roadways while accompanying an escort vehicle or any escort vehicle must:(1) Operate in accordance with all safety requirements prescribed by law and the Department of Transportation;(2) Operate only on the routes authorized by a special permit issued pursuant to s. 316.550 authorizing the specific vehicle and the load the flagperson or escort vehicle is accompanying; and(3) Meet any additional conditions required in the special permit.History.—s. 14, ch. 95-257.
FL Stat § 316.081 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.081 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions.

316.081 Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions.—(1) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;(b) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway; provided any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;(c) Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or(d) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.(2) Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.(3) On a road, street, or highway having two or more lanes allowing movement in the same direction, a driver may not continue to operate a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane if the driver knows or reasonably should know that he or she is being overtaken in that lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. This subsection does not apply to drivers operating a vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or is preparing for a left turn at an intersection.(4) Upon any roadway having four or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the centerline of the roadway, except when authorized by official traffic control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under paragraph (1)(b). However, this subsection shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the centerline in making a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.(5) 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. 104, ch. 99-248; s. 11, ch. 2013-160; s. 5, ch. 2014-216.
FL Stat § 316.0815 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0815 - Duty to Yield to Public Transit Vehicles.

316.0815 Duty to yield to public transit vehicles.—(1) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a publicly owned transit bus traveling in the same direction which has signaled and is reentering the traffic flow from a specifically designated pullout bay.(2) This section does not relieve the driver of a public transit bus from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the roadway.History.—s. 9, ch. 99-385.
FL Stat § 316.0817 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0817 - Loading and Unloading of Bus Passengers.

316.0817 Loading and unloading of bus passengers.—(1) Notwithstanding any other law, a bus may not stop to load or unload passengers in a manner that impedes, blocks, or otherwise restricts the progression of traffic on the main-traveled portion of a roadway if there is another reasonable means for the bus to stop parallel to the travel lane and safely load and unload passengers. As used in this section, the term “reasonable means” means sufficient unobstructed pavement or a designated turn lane that is sufficient in length to allow the safe loading and unloading of passengers parallel to the travel lane.(2) This section does not apply to a school bus.History.—s. 6, ch. 2014-216.
FL Stat § 316.082 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.082 - Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions.

316.082 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.—(1) Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right.(2) Upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway, as nearly as possible.(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. 86-36; s. 105, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.0825 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.0825 - Vehicle Approaching an Animal.

316.0825 Vehicle approaching an animal.—Every person operating a motor vehicle shall use reasonable care when approaching or passing a person who is riding or leading an animal upon a roadway or the shoulder thereof, and shall not intentionally startle or injure such an animal. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.History.—s. 2, ch. 83-88; s. 69, ch. 90-321; s. 106, ch. 99-248.
FL Stat § 316.083 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.083 - Overtaking and Passing a Vehicle, a Bicycle or Other Nonmotorized Vehicle, or an Electric Bicycle.

316.083 Overtaking and passing a vehicle, a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, or an electric bicycle.—The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles, bicycles and other nonmotorized vehicles, and electric bicycles, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules hereinafter stated:(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction must give an appropriate signal as provided for in s. 316.156, must pass to the left thereof at a safe distance, and must not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.(2) The driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or an electric bicycle occupying the same travel lane must pass the bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or electric bicycle at a safe distance of not less than 3 feet or, if such movement cannot be safely accomplished, must remain at a safe distance behind the bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or electric bicycle until the driver can safely pass at a distance of not less than 3 feet and must safely clear the overtaken bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or electric bicycle.(3) The driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, or an electric bicycle, occupying a bicycle lane must pass the bicycle, other nonmotorized vehicle, or electric bicycle at a safe distance of not less than 3 feet between the vehicle and the bicycle, other nonmotorized vehicle, or electric bicycle.(4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply when a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, or an electric bicycle, occupies a separated bicycle lane.(5) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle must give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle, on audible signal or upon the visible blinking of the headlamps of the overtaking vehicle if such overtaking is being attempted at nighttime, and must not increase the speed of his or her vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.(6) A person who violates this section commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.(7) The department must provide an annual awareness and safety campaign informing the public about the safety precautions to be taken when overtaking a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or an electric bicycle.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 304, ch. 95-148; s. 107, ch. 99-248; s. 3, ch. 2005-164; s. 50, ch. 2006-290; s. 5, ch. 2020-69; s. 2, ch. 2021-180.
FL Stat § 316.084 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control|316.084 - When Overtaking on the Right Is Permitted.

316.084 When overtaking on the right is permitted.—(1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:(a) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;(b) Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving traffic in each direction;(c) Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles.(2) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.(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. 108, ch. 99-248.