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Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-2.009 - Test to Determine Speed Accuracy of Doppler Radar Devices

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
(a) All
				RSMD's used in this state shall be subject to periodic bench tests at intervals
				not to exceed six months, to be conducted by an electronic technician who has a
				Federal Communications Commission, General Radiotelephone Operator License or a
				certification issued by one of the following:
1. Association of Public-Safety
				Communications Officials-International (APCO);
2. Personal Communications Industries
				Association (PCIA), formerly known as National Association of Business and
				Educational Radio (NABER); or
3.
				National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers
				(NARTE).
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-2.010 - Test to Determine Speed Accuracy of Visual Average Speed Computer Devices (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 316.1905 FS. Law Implemented
					 316.1905
					 FS.
New 9-11-78, Formerly 15B-2.10, Amended 10-18-94, Repealed
					 5-23-04.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-2.0101 - Tests to Determine Speed Accuracy of Average Speed Calculators

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Tests to determine the accuracy of Average Speed Calculators
				  shall be performed as follows:
(1)
				This subsection only pertains to ground vehicles which are inputting the
				distance used for speed measurement by use of the ASC distance measuring
				feature (if so equipped):
(a) A distance of
				1/2 mile (2, 640 feet) or alternatively 1/4 mile (1, 320 feet) shall be
				measured, and each end of the distance marked so that it may be clearly
				identified from a moving vehicle or aircraft in either direction.
(b) Vertical lines may be placed on left and
				right front door windows of the speed computer equipped vehicle, or the
				operator may use door lock knobs or other convenient visual reference points on
				his/her car.
(c) The operator will
				drive through the measured course with both switches turned "on" when lined up
				with the reference point at the beginning of the course, and turned "off" when
				similarly lined up at the end of the course. Operator pushes the distance
				recall button if so equipped, and reads displayed distance in the speed timing
				unit. If this distance is within the acceptable tolerance of 1/2 of 1%, the
				unit is in calibration.
Example: On a quarter of a mile course (0.2500) the reading
				  should be between 0.2512 and 0.2488.
(d) Should the error be greater than 1/2 of
				1% the operator should recalibrate his unit in accordance with the
				manufacturer's instructions and repeat the procedure as outlined in subsection
				(3).
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-2.0102 - Certified Operator of Visual Average Speed Computer Device (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 316.1905,
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 316.1905(3)(a)
					 FS.
New 6-15-82, Formerly 15B-2.102, Amended 10-18-94, Repealed
					 5-23-04.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-2.011 - Tests to Determine Accuracy of Speedometer Devices

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Motor vehicle speedometer devices shall be tested by a
				  speedometer testing shop or a motor vehicle repair shop prior to being put into
				  use for speed enforcement and it shall be retested by a speedometer testing
				  shop or a motor vehicle repair shop not less than once each six (6) months
				  thereafter. All speedometer certifications shall be performed using a
				  calibrated wheel dynamometer on which the wheels driving the speedometer are
				  placed. Certain motorcycles which have the speedometer driven by the front
				  wheel may require the use of a powered dynamometer. The calibration of a
				  speedometer head alone, without the head being driven by the wheel from which
				  it measures speed, will not be acceptable for the purposes of this rule. After
				  September 1, 1994, all tested speedometers shall read within plus or minus
				  three (3) mph of the actual reading and be tested by a speedometer shop or
				  motor vehicle repair shop registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture
				  and Consumer Services as a motor vehicle repair shop according to Sections
				   559.901 -
				   559.9221, F.S. The person making
				  the tests shall issue a certificate dated, signed and witnessed showing the
				  degree of accuracy. Only the most recent six (6) month test certificate is
				  required in order to establish the presumption available under Section
				   316.1905(3)(b),
				  F.S.
Rulemaking Authority
					 316.1905,
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 316.1905(3)(a)
					 FS.
New 9-11-78, Formerly 15B-2.11, Amended 11-16-92, 10-18-94,
					 5-23-04.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-2.012 - Tests to Determine Accuracy of Time Measurement Devices

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Stop watches and analog measurement
				devices used in calculating speeds of motor vehicles shall be tested by a
				jeweler or watch repair-smith prior to being put into use and it shall be
				retested by a jeweler or watch repair-smith not less than once each six (6)
				months thereafter. The jeweler or watch repair-smith shall issue after each
				test, a certificate dated, signed and witnessed by the jeweler or watch
				repair-smith showing the degree of accuracy. Only the most recent six (6) month
				test certificate is required in order to establish the presumption available
				under Section  316.1905(3)(b),
				F.S.
(2) Electronic stop watches or
				electronic time based average speed calculators may be tested by a certified
				electronics technician meeting the requirements of paragraph
				 15B-2.009(1)(a),
				F.A.C., in the manner and within the time period described in subsection
				(1).
Rulemaking Authority
					 316.1905 FS. Law Implemented
					 316.1905
					 FS.
New 9-11-78, Formerly 15B-2.12, Amended 11-16-92, 10-18-94,
					 5-23-04.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-2.013 - Approved Speed Measuring Devices

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The following speed measuring devices have been approved for
				  use in this State by the Department pursuant to this rule chapter.
(1) Radar units acquired for use in this
				State after August 1, 1982, are listed below. Additional radar units will be
				approved by the Department based on conformance to these rules. Evidence of
				approval of additional units shall be by a Certificate of Approval Form HSMV
				60013 (Rev. 7/03) (
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01722
),
				which is available by contacting the Florida Highway Patrol, Neil Kirkman
				Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0500, or by disseminating the listing of
				additional units on the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) computer
				system, or by listing on the Division of Florida Highway Patrol website.
(a) Applied Concepts, Inc., formerly known as
				Applied Concepts Marketing:
1. Model
				STALKER;
2. Model STALKER
				DUAL;
3. Model STALKER DUAL
				SL;
4. Model STALKER DUAL
				DSR;
5. Model STALKER BASIC -
				stationary and moving;
6. Model
				DSR2X;
7. Model STALKER II
				MDR;
8. Model STALKER II SDR; and,
9. Stalker
				Patrol.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-2.015 - Checks to Determine Speed and Distance Accuracy of Laser Speed Measuring Devices

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Prior to an operator using an LSMD for
				enforcement activity and subsequent to the last enforcement action taken using
				an LSMD, but prior to the end of each shift in which an LSMD was used, the
				following accuracy checks shall be performed and recorded into a written log.
				The log forms may be of a design that meets the needs of the particular law
				enforcement agency:
(a) Display Check -
				Activate the display test procedure to verify that all segments and other light
				indicators are functioning properly.
(b) Internal Accuracy Check - The internal
				accuracy check shall be made in accordance with the manufacturers
				specifications.
(c) Laser
				Distance/Alignment Check -
1. In a convenient
				location, establish two permanent known distances using a steel measuring tape
				or surveyor's instrument to check targets set at a distance of at least 100
				feet and separated by at least 100 feet. The targets shall be one (1) foot
				square, the center of which shall be mounted not less than three (3) feet nor
				more than nine (9) feet from ground level. Both targets must be clear of all
				obstructions from the measurement starting point.
2. The operator shall align the device at the
				established starting point and take a measurement of the two targets, to verify
				it's accuracy of plus or minus one (1) foot.
(d) Sight alignment check - Using a suitable
				target at least 200 feet away, check the site alignment according to the
				manufacturer's specifications both vertically and
				horizontally.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-2 - SPEED MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-2.016 - Tests to Determine Accuracy of Laser Speed Measuring Devices

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) All LSMD used in this state shall be
				subject to periodic tests at intervals not to exceed six (6) months, to be
				conducted by a Florida registered professional engineer or by an electronic
				Technician who has a Federal Communication Commission, General Radiotelephone
				Operator License, or a certification issued by one of the following:
(a) Association of Public-Safety
				Communications Officials-International (APCO);
(b) Personal Communications Industries
				Association (PCIA), formerly known as National Association of Business and
				Education Radio (NABER); or
(c)
				National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers
				(NARTE).
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-4 - PUPIL TRANSPORTATION › Section 15B-4.001 - Specifications and Regulations for All Nonpublic School Buses in Operation on, or Purchased Before, July 1, 1969, Twenty-four (24) Passenger Capacity and Up (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 316.288 FS. Law Implemented
					 316.288
					 FS.
New 11-20-75, Formerly 15B-4.01, Transferred to 15C-6.01,
					 4-17-81, Transferred back to 15B-4.01, 11-6-81, Repealed
					 8-5-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-4 - PUPIL TRANSPORTATION › Section 15B-4.002 - Specifications and Regulations for All Nonpublic School Buses Purchased After July 1, 1969, 24 Passenger Capacity and Up

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Adoption of all specifications and regulations in force by
				  the State Department of Education for twenty-four (24) passenger and up school
				  buses in the public school system.
Rulemaking Authority
					 316.288 FS. Law Implemented
					 316.288,
					 234.02
					 FS.
New 11-20-75, Formerly 15B-4.02, Transferred to 15C-6.02,
					 4-17-81, Transferred back to 15B-4.02,
					 11-6-81.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-5 - ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS - MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION › Section 15B-5.001 - Warranty on Sale and Titling of Motor Vehicles Absorption System; Certificate Filed with Department (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 325.26 FS. Law Implemented
					 501.125
					 FS.
New 11-20-75, Formerly 15B-5.01, Repealed
					 8-5-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-6 - ACCIDENT PHOTOGRAPHS › Section 15B-6.001 - Charges for Accident Photographs (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 119.07(1),
					 120.53(1)(a)
					 FS. Law Implemented 119.07,
					 120.53,
					 320.05(1)
					 FS.
New 4-29-79, Formerly 15B-6.01, Repealed
					 8-5-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-7 - PHYSICAL FITNESS › Section 15B-7.001 - General Policy on Need for Physical Fitness

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Members of the Florida Highway Patrol are expected to
				  maintain a high level of physical fitness in order to sustain the muscular
				  strength and endurance necessary to carry out the duties of a trooper, such as
				  subduing prisoners, chasing fleeing escapees on foot and carrying out riot and
				  crowd control responsibilities.
Rulemaking Authority
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.02
					 FS.
New 7-18-79, Formerly
					 15B-7.01.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-7 - PHYSICAL FITNESS › Section 15B-7.002 - Exercise

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Exercise is the key to physical fitness. Members should
				  continuously carry on a self-conditioning program designed to meet their
				  individual needs for the development and maintenance of all aspects of physical
				  fitness. The program should include exercises for the following:
(1) Cardiovascular Endurance - The heart's
				ability to perform more work than usual, more economically for a prolonged
				period and to recover quickly upon cessation of activity. The condition of the
				circulatory (cardiovascular) system is the prime factor in the development and
				maintenance of a well conditioned body. Such activities as running, jogging,
				swimming and cycling will develop this aspect of total fitness.
(2) Muscular Strength and Endurance -
				Strength is the ability of a muscle to contract and overcome resistance. It is
				the maximum amount of force a muscle can exert in a single contraction.
				Muscular endurance is the ability of muscles to either maintain maximum
				contractions or to contract repetitively for a relatively long period of time.
				Weight lifting, isometric exercises, push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and working
				with heavy medicine balls will develop muscular strength and
				endurance.
(3) Flexibility - This
				is the range of motion of the joints. This motion can be increased by regular
				exercises featuring stretching, bending and twisting
				movements.
Rulemaking Authority
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.02
					 FS.
New 7-18-79, Formerly
					 15B-7.02.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-7 - PHYSICAL FITNESS › Section 15B-7.003 - Weight Control

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Weight control is an important part of
				the maintenance of physical fitness. The obese person is not only likely to
				suffer from a variety of ailments but also presents a poor personal appearance.
				It is difficult for troopers to present a professional appearance when they are
				grossly overweight. In addition, an obese person is frequently tired and
				sluggish, short of breath and suffers from vertigo and heart
				palpitation.
(2) Members shall
				maintain control of their weight in relation to their height, sex and body
				build. There are several charts and tables available indicating the ideal or
				desirable weight based on the above factors. The maximum allowable weight by
				heights for all ages and body builds for the members of the Florida Highway
				Patrol shall be those used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as set out
				below:
MALES
Height
Small Frame
Medium Frame
Large Frame
5' 4''
117-138
123-149
131-163
5' 5"
120-142
126-153
134-167
5 ' 6"
124-146
130-157
138-173
5' 7"
128-151
134-163
143-178
5' 8"
132-155
138-167
147-183
5' 9"
136-161
142-172
151-187
5' 10"
140-165
146-177
155-193
5' 11"
144-169
150-183
160-198
6'
148-174
154-188
164-204
6' 1"
152-179
158-194
169-209
6' 2"
156-184
163-199
174-215
6' 3"
160-188
168-205
178-220
6' 4"
169-198
178-216
188-231
6' 5"
174-204
182-222
192-238
FEMALES
Height
Small Frame
Medium Frame
Large Frame
5' 0"
96-114
101-124
109-138
5' 1"
99-118
104-128
112-141
5' 2"
102-121
107-131
115-144
5' 3"
105-124
110-135
118-149
5' 4"
108-128
113-139
121-152
5' 5"
111-132
117-144
125-156
5' 6"
114-135
120-149
129-161
5' 7"
118-140
124-153
133-165
5' 8"
122-144
128-157
137-169
5' 9"
126-149
132-162
141-174
5' 10"
130-154
136-166
145-179
5' 11"
134-158
140-171
149-185
6' 0"
138-163
144-175
153-190
(3)
				Exception to the maximum limits may be made for members who have a large amount
				of muscle weight (without excessive fat) and if a physician certifies that the
				individual is not overweight due to excess fat.
(4) Failure to comply with the maximum weight
				limits will result in a low rating for personal appearance on the employee
				evaluation form. Refusal of a member to bring his weight within the standards
				set out above for his height and frame size when ordered to do so by his
				superior shall constitute the offense of insubordination, and shall be
				disciplined as follows:
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD OR MORE OFFENSE
OFFENSE
OFFENSE
One Week Suspension
Maximum: Written
Written Reprimand
to Dismissal
Reprimand
to Dismissal
Rulemaking Authority
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.02
					 FS.
New 7-18-79, Formerly
					 15B-7.03.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-7 - PHYSICAL FITNESS › Section 15B-7.004 - Self-Conditioning Program

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Any member who is in poor physical condition should seek
				  medical supervision for a self-conditioning program or for a weight loss
				  program.
(1) Excessive exercise before
				the body is prepared for it can be harmful. A progressive program which allows
				the body to build its exercise load is needed.
(2) Fad diets which promise quick weight
				reduction can be harmful. A proper balance of calorie intake and energy output
				must be obtained.
Rulemaking Authority
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.02
					 FS.
New 7-18-79, Formerly
					 15B-7.04.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-7 - PHYSICAL FITNESS › Section 15B-7.005 - Physical Examination

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Director of the Division of the Florida Highway Patrol
				  may require a member to submit to a physical examination, at Department
				  expense, for the purpose of determining the fitness of the member to perform
				  the duties of a Highway Patrol Officer.
Rulemaking Authority
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.02
					 FS.
New 7-18-79, Formerly
					 15B-7.05.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-8 - RETIREMENT AWARD › Section 15B-8.001 - Retirement Award

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Every member of the uniform division of
				the Florida Highway Patrol (law enforcement officer) who retires with full
				benefits under the state retirement system including medical disability
				retirement or who is eligible to retire when resigning from the Division to
				accept an elected public office shall be eligible to receive one complete
				uniform including the badge, a service revolver, and an identification card
				which shows the name, rank, and date of employment and date of retirement from
				the Division and which shall be clearly marked, "Retired."
(2) Upon the death of any Florida Highway
				Patrol officer while in the performance of duty, the Division is authorized to
				present to the member's spouse or other beneficiary, upon request, one complete
				uniform, including the member's handgun which was issued by the Division. If
				the Division no longer possesses the issued handgun, the Division shall, upon
				written request of the spouse or beneficiary, present a similar handgun. For
				the purpose of this rule "beneficiary" shall mean a member of the officer's
				immediate family, including the parents, grandparents, or children.
(3) The Florida Highway Patrol uniform or any
				portion thereof, presented to a retired member or to a deceased member's spouse
				or other beneficiary shall not be worn in a public place.
(4) Upon the death of any retired Florida
				Highway Patrol Officer the uniform presented said Florida Highway Patrol
				officer may be used for funeral purposes.
(5) Except as provided in subsection (1) of
				this rule, no Florida Highway Patrol officer who has taken either an early
				retirement or a medical disability retirement involving a mental impairment
				under the state retirement system shall be eligible to receive benefits under
				this section.
Specific Authority
					 112.193(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 112.193
					 FS.
New 9-16-80, Amended 6-17-81, Formerly 15B-8.01, Amended
					 1-18-94.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.001 - Scope and Purpose

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) These rules apply only to those wrecker
				operators who participate in the division's call allocation system established
				in this rule chapter.
(2) These
				rules are designed to assist private and commercial users of the highways of
				this State by insuring that only qualified, reputable wrecker operators and
				equipment are provided for removal of wrecked, disabled, stolen or abandoned
				motor vehicles in the event the owner or operator is incapacitated, unavailable
				or leaves the procurement of wrecker service to the discretion of the Highway
				Patrol trooper at the scene.
(3)
				These rules do not apply to a vehicle owner's request for utilization of a
				specific wrecker operator, whether or not such operator is qualified under
				these rules. In such event, the owner's request will be honored without resort
				to these rules unless there will be an unreasonable time delay or a traffic
				problem exists.
Rulemaking Authority
					 321.051 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.051,
					 321.05(1)
					 FS.
New 1-22-86, Formerly 15B-9.01, Amended
					 10-15-92.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.002 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Abandoned Vehicle - An unattended vehicle
				which is directed by the Division to be removed because it is improperly parked
				in violation of Section
				 316.194,
				 316.1945 or
				 316.1951, F.S.
(2) Answering Service - A commercial
				enterprise, which pursuant to a contract or agreement, receives calls and
				relays messages to the wrecker service such that the calls are answered by
				persons other than the owner or an employee of the wrecker service.
(3) Commercially manufactured wrecker - A tow
				truck that is:
(a) Designed and constructed by
				a wrecker manufacturer which offers its wreckers for sale or
(b) Assembled by a business licensed and
				approved to assemble and certify wreckers according to manufacturer's
				specifications.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.003 - Call Allocation System

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Each Troop
				Commander shall divide his troop into zones with clearly defined boundaries for
				the purpose of establishing wrecker rotation lists. The Troop Commander's
				decision shall be reviewable by the Division Director or his
				designee.
(2) Each wrecker operator
				must make application to the division for inclusion on the wrecker rotation
				list.
(a) Each application for inclusion shall
				be completed, and signed, and shall be filed with the division. The application
				shall be made on HSMV form 60315.
(b) A division representative shall
				investigate each application. The investigation will include the following:
				background checks; criminal history checks; driver's license status/record
				checks; and inspection of the applicant's wrecker(s), equipment and facilities.
				The investigator will, at the conclusion of his investigation, report the
				findings and make a recommendation to the troop commander in writing. The troop
				commander will decide whether the wrecker operator is approved or denied
				inclusion on the wrecker rotation list according to Rules
				 15B-9.003,
				 15B-9.005,
				 15B-9.006,
				 15B-9.007 and
				 15B-9.011, F.A.C. The troop
				commander's decision may be reviewed by the division director or his
				designee.
(c) The Division shall
				deny the applicant's inclusion on the wrecker rotation list if the wrecker
				operator:
1. Fails to meet or comply with the
				provisions of these rules, or
2.
				Fails to maintain any local or state license required for the operation of a
				wrecker service.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.004 - Response to Calls

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The wrecker operator shall respond to all
				requests for service made through the Florida Highway Patrol duty officer
				within a reasonable time under the existing conditions and circumstances. If
				response cannot be made within a reasonable time, the wrecker operator shall
				notify the Florida Highway Patrol duty officer of the estimated time of delay
				and the reasons for the delay. The duty officer may then cancel the request for
				service, rotate the wrecker operator to the bottom of the list and request the
				services of the next available wrecker operator.
(2) Unless authorized by the Florida Highway
				Patrol duty officer, flashing amber lights shall not be used while responding
				to a call for wrecker service.
(3)
				Flashing amber lights shall be used at the scene and when towing from the scene
				in accordance with Section
				 316.2397(3),
				F.S.
(4) When a vehicle is released
				at the scene by the investigating trooper or representative of the division,
				the wrecker operator shall not tow the vehicle to any location outside the zone
				unless the owner so requests.
(5)
				Any ancillary service, such as the use of dolly, dropping and hooking up
				linkage, are to be performed only if required and appropriate.
(6) The motor vehicle owner or operator is
				responsible for payment of charges imposed by the wrecker operator.
(7) The wrecker operator will forfeit a call
				if the wrecker operator or his employees or agents respond to a call in a
				non-approved wrecker or in such a condition that the officer on the scene
				reasonably believes that the vehicle cannot be safely removed. An example of
				such condition includes being under the influence of alcohol or any chemical
				substance or controlled substance.
Rulemaking Authority
					 321.051 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.051,
					 321.05(1)
					 FS.
New 1-22-86, Formerly 15B-9.04, Amended
					 10-15-92.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.006 - Wrecker Operator Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) All wrecker
				operators and drivers must have in their possession a valid Florida driver's
				license as required by Florida law for the operation of any vehicle to be
				driven. Prior to approval, the Division shall obtain background information on
				each driver, including the driver history record. Form HSMV 60314 shall be used
				by the Division to record such information.
(a) The wrecker operator shall immediately
				notify the division of any changes in wrecker driver(s), wreckers, wrecker unit
				numbers, insurance coverage or any other changes relating to ownership or
				management of the business.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.007 - Grounds for Denial of Inclusion on, or Removal or Suspension from, Rotation List

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Violation of any provision of these rules
				by a wrecker operator shall be grounds for denial of inclusion on or removal or
				suspension from, the rotation list.
(2) Violations of the following offenses
				shall result in a letter of warning from the division's district commander for
				the first offense, 30 days suspension for a second offense within 3 years, and
				removal for a third or subsequent offense within 5 years from the first
				offense:
(a) Chasing or running wrecks in a
				zone without proper call from the division.
(b) Solicitation.
(c) Failure to answer a call three times
				within a calendar month.
(d)
				Inability to properly operate the tow truck in the removal of disabled vehicles
				or to remove a vehicle without causing additional damage.
(e) Any charge, demand, or request by a
				wrecker operator of a rate which exceeds the maximum rate established by the
				Division.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.008 - Procedure for Denial of Inclusion on, or Removal or Suspension from, Rotation List

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The procedure for denial of inclusion on,
				or removal or suspension from, a rotation list shall be governed by Chapter
				120, F.S. and Rule  15-2.001, F.A.C. Final agency
				action shall be taken by the Division Director or his designee.
(2) Hearings held by the Division to deny,
				suspend, or remove a wrecker operator from participating in the wrecker
				rotation system shall be held by a hearing officer appointed by the Division
				Director.
(3) A final order of the
				Department denying, suspending, or revoking a wrecker operator's participation
				in the rotation system shall be reviewable in the manner and within the time
				provided by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure only by writ of certiorari
				issued by the circuit court in the county wherein such wrecker operator shall
				reside.
Rulemaking Authority
					 321.051,
					 120.60(8) FS.
					 Law Implemented 321.051,
					 321.05(1),
					 120.57(1)
					 FS.
New 1-22-86, Formerly 15B-9.08, Amended
					 10-15-92.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.009 - Wrecker Forms

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The forms identified in this rule chapter are listed below by
				  number, title and effective date. Each form is incorporated by reference.
				  Copies may be obtained by contacting the nearest Florida Highway Patrol
				  station.
(1) HSMV 60305 (Rev. 7/90),
				Roll-Back or Slide-Back Carrier Wrecker Inspection Form.
(2) HSMV 60306 (Rev. 7/90), Class C Wrecker
				Inspection Form.
(3) HSMV 60307
				(Eff. 7/90), Class B Wrecker Inspection Form.
(4) HSMV 60308 (Eff. 12/89), Class A Wrecker
				Inspection Form.
(5) HSMV 60309
				(Rev. 7/90), Notice of Emergency Suspension and Administrative Complaint
				(Insurance).
(6) HSMV 60310 (Rev.
				7/90), Notice of Emergency Suspension and Administrative Complaint
				(Inspection).
(7) HSMV 60311 (Eff.
				12/89), Notice of Non-Compliance (Insurance Requirements).
(8) HSMV 60312 (Rev. 7/90), Wrecker Company
				Removal Request.
(9) HSMV 60313
				(Rev. 7/90), Wrecker Insurance Statement of Compliance.
(10) HSMV 60314 (Eff. 12/89), Wrecker Driver
				Information.
(11) HSMV 60315 (Rev.
				7/90), Application For Inclusion On The Wrecker Rotation List.
(12) HSMV 61131 (Rev. 4/89), Wrecker Log and
				Wrecker Call Summary Report.
Rulemaking Authority
					 321.051,
					 120.55(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 321.05(1),
					 321.051
					 FS.
New 10-15-92.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.010 - Maximum Rates for Towing and Storage

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Public
				Service Rates. Wrecker operators located in zones in which maximum rates for
				towing and storage of vehicles removed at the division's request have been
				established by a county commission or municipal commission pursuant to Sections
				 125.0103 and
				 166.043, F.S., or other
				applicable authority, shall comply with those rates.
(2) Procedure for setting Rates. The Troop
				Commander shall establish maximum towing and storage rates for each zone within
				the troop which is not otherwise covered by rates set by a county or
				municipality according to subsection (1) above. In determining such rates the
				troop commander shall consider:
(a) costs
				incurred by the wrecker operator in the storage of vehicles, including the
				rental or purchase of property, insurance premiums, and maintenance of storage
				facilities;
(b) costs incurred by
				the wrecker operator in the removal of vehicles including maintenance and
				operation of wrecker units;
(c)
				prior or existing contracts between wrecker services and governmental agencies
				for the removal and storage of vehicles;
(d) towing and storage charges currently
				imposed by wrecker services for rotation and owner's requests
				calls.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-9 - WRECKER QUALIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATION SYSTEM › Section 15B-9.011 - Storage Facilities

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Wrecker
				operators shall provide storage facilities which shall be maintained at the
				operator's place of business and located within their assigned zone. These
				facilities must be fenced and locked for the protection of vehicles and
				property.
(2) The wrecker operator
				shall provide storage for all impounded/towed vehicles in the outside storage
				area unless specific written instructions are given for inside storage by the
				impounding trooper or the owner. If required for investigative purposes, the
				wrecker operator shall move the vehicle(s) to a designated area for processing
				prior to storage. In such instance, the Division will not authorize release of
				the vehicle until all outstanding charges by the operator, as authorized by the
				Division, have been satisfied.
(3)
				The wrecker operator shall not change the type of storage facility (inside or
				outside) afforded a vehicle without written permission from the Troop
				Commander. The wrecker operator shall not change the storage facility location
				without first obtaining written permission from the Troop Commander.
(4) If impractical because of zoning or other
				considerations such as lack of space, storage facilities may be maintained
				within the same zone at a place other than a wrecker operator's place of
				business so long as the following requirements are met as to such storage
				facility:
(a) The storage facility is located
				in the same zone within 5 miles of the wrecker operator's place of
				business.
(b) The storage facility
				must be owned or leased solely by the wrecker operator and vehicles stored by
				the operator must be separately fenced and locked.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-10 - VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS › Section 15B-10.001 - Purpose and Authority

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The purpose of this chapter is to prevent the operation over
				  the public streets and highways of any truck, truck tractor, trailer or
				  semi-trailer which is in an unsafe condition as provided by Sections
				   316.215 and
				   316.610, Florida Statutes, and
				  this chapter. The power to enforce this chapter is vested in the Weight
				  Inspection Officers of the Department of Transportation.
Specific Authority
					 321.05(6) FS.
					 Law Implemented 316.215,
					 316.545(8)(b),
					 316.610,
					 321.05(6)
					 FS.
New 12-9-80, Formerly
					 15B-10.01.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-10 - VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS › Section 15B-10.002 - Safety Criteria

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The following sections of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes,
				  shall constitute the criteria for safety inspections to be conducted by the
				  Weight Inspection Officers of the Department of Transportation under Rule
				   15B-10.001, F.A.C.: Sections
				  316.215, 316.220, 316.221, 316.222, 316.2225 (1 thru 6), 316.224, 316.225,
				  316.226, 316.227, 316.228, 316.229(1), 316.233, 316.234, 316.235, 316.237,
				  316.2396, 316.261, 316.262, 316.263, 316.271 (1 thru 3),
				  316.272,
				  316.294,
				  316.295,
				  316.300,
				  316.302,
				  316.515,
				  316.520,
				  316.525,
				  316.530,
				  316.600,
				  316.610, Florida
				  Statutes.
Specific Authority
					 321.05(6) FS.
					 Law Implemented 316.215,
					 316.610,
					 321.05(6)
					 FS.
New 12-9-80, Formerly
					 15B-10.02.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-12 - FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 15B-12.001 - Florida Highway Patrol Policies and Procedures: Qualifications and Evaluation Factors for Florida Highway Patrol Troopers (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.02,
					 321.06
					 FS.
New 8-9-93, Formerly 15B-12.01, Repealed
					 4-14-85.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-12 - FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 15B-12.002 - Florida Highway Patrol Policies and Procedures: Promotions (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 321.02,
					 321.06 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.02,
					 321.06
					 FS.
New 8-9-93, Formerly 15B-12.02, Repealed
					 4-14-85.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-12 - FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 15B-12.010 - Availability of Florida Highway Patrol Policies and Procedures (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.02
					 FS.
New 8-9-93, Formerly 15B-12.10, Repealed
					 4-14-85.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-12 - FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Section 15B-12.011 - Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Policy Manual, effective
				  June 1, 1992, is adopted by reference for use by the Department in
				  administering the FHP Auxiliary pursuant to Section
				   321.24, F.S. Copies of the
				  manual are available for inspection or copying at any local Florida Highway
				  Patrol station or by contacting the Auxiliary Coordinating Office, Neil Kirkman
				  Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0555.
Rulemaking Authority
					 120.53(1)(a),
					 321.02 FS. Law Implemented
					 321.24
					 FS.
New 5-6-93.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-13 - OPERATION OF SOUNDMAKING DEVICES IN MOTOR VEHICLES › Section 15B-13.001 - Operation of Soundmaking Devices in Motor Vehicles (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 316.3045 FS. Law Implemented
					 316.3045
					 FS.
New 12-25-90, Amended 11-21-06, Repealed
					 3-23-23.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-13 - OPERATION OF SOUNDMAKING DEVICES IN MOTOR VEHICLES › Section 15B-13.002 - Operation of Soundmaking Devices in Motor Vehicles

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The
				purpose of this rule is to set forth the definition of the term "plainly
				audible" and establish standards regarding how sound should be measured by law
				enforcement personnel who enforce Section
				 316.3045, F.S.
(2) "Plainly Audible" shall mean any sound
				produced by a radio, tape player, compact disc player, portable music or video
				player, cellular telephone, tablet computer, laptop computer, stereo,
				television, musical instrument, or other mechanical or electronic soundmaking
				device or instrument, which sound emanates from a motor vehicle, including
				sound produced by a portable soundmaking device, that can be heard outside the
				vehicle by a person using his or her normal hearing faculties.
(3) Law enforcement personnel shall measure
				sound according to the following standards:
(a) The primary means of detection shall be
				by means of the officer's ordinary auditory senses.
(b) The officer must have a direct line of
				sight and hearing to the motor vehicle producing the sound so that he or she
				can readily identify the offending motor vehicle and the distance
				involved.
(c) The officer need not
				determine the particular words or phrases being produced or the name of any
				song or artist producing the sound.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-14 - LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE MEASURING DEVICES › Section 15B-14.001 - Approval Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) All light
				transmittance measuring devices to be used in obtaining evidence of
				noncompliance of light transmittance tolerances pursuant to Sections
				 316.2951 -
				 316.2954, F.S., for use in any
				court in the State of Florida shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements of
				this rule before being approved by the Department.
(2) Manufacturers of light transmittance
				measuring devices shall submit an original report by an independent testing
				laboratory qualified to do business in Florida certifying that each model
				performs to factory specifications.
(3) The report shall be submitted to the
				Bureau of Law Enforcement Support Services, Division of Florida Highway Patrol,
				Neil Kirkman Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0500. A letter of approval or
				a copy thereof, issued on the Department's letterhead by the Bureau of Law
				Enforcement Support Services shall constitute approval of the particular device
				for use in this State.
Rulemaking Authority
					 316.2955 FS. Law Implemented
					 316.2951 -
					 316.2956
					 FS.
New 1-2-96.
Florida Administrative Code › 15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES › 15B - Division of Florida Highway Patrol › Chapter 15B-15 - ASSESSMENT OF PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS FOUND DURING COMPLIANCE REVIEWS AND PAYMENT OF PENALTIES › Section 15B-15.0011 - Scope and Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) This rule
				chapter applies to motor carriers of commercial motor vehicles and nonpublic
				sector buses, and shippers of hazardous materials; establishes procedures for
				the payment of penalties in accordance with Chapter 316, F.S.; and establishes
				the amount of penalties for violations found during a compliance review under
				Sections  316.302,
				 316.70,
				 627.7415 and
				 627.742, F.S., and  49 C.F.R.
				Part 107, Subpart G, and Parts 171, 172, 173, 177, 178, 180, 382, 390, 391,
				392, 395, 396 and 397, incorporated herein by reference.
(2) The following words and phrases, when
				used in these rules, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in
				this section, except where the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Citation" means a written statement
				issued by the Department to a motor carrier, or shipper of hazardous materials,
				for:
1. A violation of weight or vehicle
				registration laws; or
2. A
				violation of safety laws or regulations, or permit violations; or
3. A violation of the fuel use tax
				requirements contained in Chapter 207, F.S.