Quick ReferencE Guide

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1 Quick ReferencE Guide for Florida Traffic Laws This document serves as an abbreviated guide. It is recommended that you reference your Florida State Statute book for further clarifications and changes.

2 Licensing & Equipment Requirements: Two- and Three-wheel Vehicles Vehicle Vehicle Description Manufacturer Title Chapter 322 ( Licensing) Definition Driver License Requirement Goped or others with no seat. Cannot go more than 30mph. Not more than 3 wheels. Motor Vehicle Vehicle (Bicycle) Class E Operator (Must be 16 or older to operate) Electric Motorized Bicycle less than 750 watts. Cannot go more than 20mph. (Must be 16 or older to operate) Exceptions None Class E if motor is over 750 watts or can go over 20mph Bicycle Gas Engine Motor Kit Electric Scooter less than 750 watts. Cannot 20mph. Motor Vehicle Vehicle (Bicycle) as per Federal Law HR 727 Class E Operator Class E if 50cc or less; Class E with motorcycle endorsement if over 50cc ( Must be 16 or older to operate) Class E if motor is over 750 watts or can go over 20mph Moped 50cc or less. Cannot 30mph Scooter 50cc or less Motorcycle more than 50cc Scooter more than 50cc Trike has 3 wheels can be under 50cc or over 50cc Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Motorcycle Motorcycle Motor Vehicle if 50cc or less; Motorcycle if over 50cc Class E Operator If can go over 30mph, then Motorcycle License Class E Operator Class E Operator with motorcycle endorsement or M/C License only Class E Operator with motorcycle endorsement or M/C License only Class E Operator If over 50cc, motorcycle endorsement or M/C License only None None None Size of motor determines what type of License is Electric Motorcycle more than 750 watts. Can 20mph. Motorcycle Class E Operator with motorcycle endorsement or M/C License only None Chapter 316 (Driving) Definition Motorized Scooter; No seat and not more than 3 wheels Electric Helper Motorized Bicycle Motorcycle Electric Helper Motorized Bicycle as per Federal Law HR 727 Moped Motorcycle Motorcycle Motorcycle Motorcycle Motorcycle Helmet Requirements ; Must be 16 or older to operate. if 50cc or less; if under the age of 16 or is over 50 cc (unless over 21 years of age with at least $10,000 of medical insurance) ; Must be 16 years of age or older to operate. ; if can 30mph and rider is under 16 years of age unless under 16 years of age ( unless over 21 years of age with at least $10,000 of medical insurance or riding is enclosed) ( unless over 21 years of age with at least $10,000 of medical insurance or riding is enclosed) Not required if 50cc or less; required if over 50cc (unless over 21 years of age with at least $10,000 in medical insurance) ( unless over 21 years of age with at least $10,000 of medical insurance or riding is enclosed) Eye Protection Requirements Chapter 320 Tag Requirements Cannot be registered. Cannot be ridden on street or sidewalk., unless over 750 watts and/or can 20mph Cannot be registered. Cannot be ridden on street or sidewalk. unless over 750 watts or can go over 20mph. Moped Tag

3 Motorcycle Violations Carrying item(s) that prevent both hands on handlebars (4) Drag race, speed competition, on roadway or parking lot (2)(a) Driving on sidewalk or bike path Exhaust system in good working order including muffler & tailpipe (1) Exhaust system modified to be louder than originally equipped (5)(b) Eye protection for operator required (2) Footrests for passenger required (1) Handlebars height higher than operator s shoulders (2) Headlight must be on at all times (1) Headlight required (1) Helmet None or improper (1) Horn required (1) Mirror required Moped operating requirements Motorcycle endorsement required (4) Passenger interfering with operation or view of the operator (5) Passing in the same lane (2) Passing off pavement or main portion of roadway (2) Rear red reflector required Riding between lanes (3) Riding more than two abreast (4) Seat for operator and passenger required (1) Stunting: both wheels on the ground; facing forward properly seated (2) Tag must be permanently attached and cannot be capable of being flipped up (3) Tail light required (1) Three wheeled motorcycle only restriction on DL (1)(a) Wearing headset not attached to helmet (1) F.A.C. 15B Motorcycle Eye Protection DHSMV approves the following for use by motorcycle operators: Goggles Face shields designed for / part of an approved helmet Eyeglasses including sunglasses PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE INFRACTIONS PEDESTRIAN Crossing intersection diagonally (14) Crossing mid-block between signalized intersections (11) Disobeying RR and bridge signals, gates, or barriers (16) Disobeying traffic control devices (1) In roadway to solicit ride, employment or business (5) Not yielding outside a crosswalk (10) On limited access facilities or ramps (18) Pedestrian obstructing street Suddenly walk or run into vehicle path (8) Walking on roadway, sidewalk present (3) Walking on wrong side of roadway (4) BICYCLE Attached to another vehicle other than trailer (4) Bicycling more than two abreast (6) Bicycling on limited access facilities Bicycling on wrong side of roadway Brake not on bicycle (13) Carrying more passengers than equipped (3)(a) Lights required for bicycling at night (7) Not riding far right as practicable (see many exceptions) (5) Not signaling intent to turn Not yielding or audibly signaling before overtaking pedestrian (10) Seat, not permanent or regular (2) Vehicle violations Failed to allow 3 for bicycle (1) No due care near pedestrian/bicyclist (15) Obstructing crosswalk Passed another vehicle stopped for crosswalk (9)(a) Vehicle failed to yield to pedestrian or bicycle At alley or driveway At crosswalk (7) At traffic signal (1)(a or c) At yield or stop sign Vehicle on sidewalk or bicycle path Parked on Driving on Visually impaired pedestrian, failed to stop (2) Infraction Criminal Violation Infraction Criminal Violation

4 Motor Vehicle Violations Careless driving (1) Mark Aggressive Careless Driving if two or more of the following were committed simultaneously or in succession: (1) Exceeding the posted speed (2) Unsafely or improperly changing lanes (3) Following another vehicle too closely (4) Failing to yield the right-of-way (5) Improperly passing (6) Violating traffic control and signal devices CRASHES Failed to immediately report (driver) (1) False information Insurance no proof at crash (3)(c) Leaving scene (attended property damage) (1) Leaving scene (injury or death) (1) Leaving scene or failed to leave info (unattended property damage) (1) DRIVER LICENSE Address not changed in 10 days (2) Adult not in front seat (learners permit) (2) Allowing unauthorized minor to drive (parent or guardian) Allowing unauthorized person to drive CDL required when operating CMV (4)(a) Displaying of another s (3) Expired (6 months or less) Expired (more than 6 months) (5) Expired CDL (30 days or less) (4)(b) Failure to exhibit on demand (1) Mutilated driver license (1) No or improper (1) Motorcycle endorsement required (4) Operating while suspended/revoked Without knowledge (1) With knowledge (2) Habitual Traffic Offender (5) Financial Responsibility (2) Possession of forged or fictitious DL (1) Unlawful use or possession Violation of driver license restrictions Operating between 11p.m. - 6a.m. (16 yrs) (2) Operating between 1a.m. - 5a.m. (17 yrs) (3) DUI & Alcohol Driving while under the influence of alcoholic beverages/ drugs/controlled substance (1) DUI crash-property damage (3)(a)(b)(c)(1) DUI crash-serious injury to another (3)(a)(b)(c)(2) DUI manslaughter (3)(a)(b)(c)(3) Refusal to submit to test (2nd or subsequent refusal) Interlock Devices: Blowing into ignition interlock of another (6)(c) Knowingly lending non-interlock vehicle to person with ignition interlock restriction (6)(d) Tampering with ignition interlock device (6)(a) Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers:* Open container in vehicle (in operation) (2)(a) Open container in vehicle (parked/standing) (2)(b) *Citation goes to person in possession. If a passenger does not have physical control, citation goes to driver. EQUIPMENT Blue lights on vehicle (2) Bumper law Exhaust system (noise) Horn required (1) License plate light must be white (3) Mirror required Red light visible from front (1) Turn signals required (2) Unsafe/faulty/defective (1) & HEADLIGHTS Driving without (dark/smoke/rain/fog) (1) Failed to dim approaching (500 ft) (1)(a) Failed to dim following (300 ft) (1)(b) Headlights can only emit white light (1) Tinted covers over headlights (1) Move Over Law Failed to move over for emergency vehicles or for a wrecker performing a recovery (1)(b)(1) 2-lane road or unable to move over, failed to slow 20 mph below speed limit (1)(b)(2) Infraction Criminal Violation Infraction Criminal Violation

5 PASSING Cutting in (1) Driving off pavement on the right (2) Failed to allow 3 ft. for bicycle (1) Meeting oncoming traffic (1) No passing zone (2) On hill, bridge, RR, tunnel (1a-e) Passed another vehicle stopped for crosswalk (9) Signal required when changing lanes (1) Stopped school bus (1)(a) Stopped school bus, entry or exit side (1)(b)* *mandatory court required RIGHT OF WAY-FAILING TO YIELD At yield intersection (3) Entering/approaching an intersection Entering a thru highway (3) & (4) Entering from private drive or private roadway (1) Failed to yield being overtaken (2) Failed to yield to emergency vehicle (1) Failed to yield to funeral procession (3) Failed to yield to pedestrian At alley or driveway At crosswalk (7) At traffic signal (1)(a&c) At yield or stop sign (7) Obstructing an intersection Slower traffic failing to keep right (2) Stopping on RR tracks (1) SPEED-UNLAWFUL* Failed to use due care (speed) (4) (special hazards) Posted zone (city) (1)* Posted zone (county) (2)* Posted zone (state) * School zone (10)** Too fast for conditions (1) Too slow (5) Work zone (6)** * If speed exceeds limit by 30 m.p.h. or more, court appearance is required. ** Fines are doubled for unlawful speed in a school zone or in a work zone when workers are present. Safety Belt and Child Restraint Enforcement Adults age 18 and over must wear safety belt when passenger in the front seat. Citation goes to the passenger/violator (5) Children age 3 and under must be in a separate, federally approved child restraint device or integrated child seat. Citation goes to the driver (1)(a) Children age 4-5 must be in either a safety belt, separate child restraint device, or integrated child seat. Citation goes to the driver (1)(a) Children age 6-17 must be in a safety belt in both the front and back seats of the vehicle. Citation goes to the driver (4)(a) Driver must wear safety belt. Citation goes to the driver (4)(b) Passenger under 18 must be restrained if riding in bed of pickup truck operated on a limited access facility. Citation goes to driver (2)(b) TAG VIOLATIONS Address change in 20 days (4) Altered tag or decal Attaching unassigned tag/sticker Expired (6 months or less) (3)(a) Expired (more than 6 months/1st offense) (3)(b) Expired (more than 6 months/2nd offense) (3)(c) Improper display of tag (1) Registration in possession required Tag required (1) or (3) Temporary tag must be displayed on exterior in license plate bracket (4)(a) Unlawful temporary tag use (3) TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Avoiding (2) Failed to obey (1) Failed to obey detour sign Failed to obey RR signal Failed to obey red traffic signal (1)(c)(1) Failed to obey stop sign (2)(a) Failed to yield at 4-way stop sign (2)(b) Interference with (1) Obstructing (1) Placing commercial advertising upon (2) Infraction Criminal Violation Infraction Criminal Violation

6 TURNING Driving over median (2) Improper U-turn Left from wrong lane (1)(b) Left in front of approaching traffic Right from wrong lane (1)(a) Signal required when turning L or R (2) WRONG SIDE OF ROADWAY Approaching crest of a hill (1)(a) On a curve (1)(b) View obstructed approaching bridge (1)(e) Within 100 feet of RR crossing (1)(d) Wrong direction on one-way road (2) Wrong direction at rotary island (3) Wrong side of divided highway (1) Wrong side of roadway (1) MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC STATUTES All-terrain vehicle on roadway (5) Backing (improper) (1) Backing (limited access facility) (2) Blocking an intersection Careless driving (1) Children (leaving unattended in vehicle) Commercial Motor Vehicle Maximum width, height, length Oversize, overweight permits Splash or spray suppressant required Warning device required when disabled/stopped Door (opening into traffic) Disabled vehicle obstructing the road Exhaust system (noise) Failure to drive in single lane (1) Fleeing & eluding police officer Following too closely (1) Giving false proof of insurance (4) Headsets (wearing-covering both ears) (1) Handicapped parking No permit (1) Permit expired (1) Using another s permit (7) HOV lane use/exemptions Horn use for other than warning (3) Keys left in ignition-unattended vehicle Load - Dropping/shifting/leaking (1) Load - Not covered (2) Loud music (plainly audible more than 25ft) (1)(a) Median strip (unlawful crossing) (2) No proof of insurance (non-crash), driver is owner No red flag on load over 4 ft to rear Projecting or protruding load & RR crossing Obedience to signal Vehicles that must always stop (1) RACING (on highway, roadway, or in parking lot) Driving vehicle in a race (2)(a)* Knowingly riding as passenger in race (2)(c)* Participating in or coordinating race (2)(b)* Racing spectator (4)(a) Slowing or stopping traffic for race (2)(d)* * 1st offense: vehicle used may be impounded for 30 days if driver is owner - DHSMV must be notified (4)(c) * 2nd offense within 5 years of prior conviction of (2): vehicle used may be seized and forfeited (5) Reckless driving (1) Riding on the exterior of vehicle Driver allowing person to ride on exterior (1) Driver riding on the exterior of vehicle (2)(a) Safety chains (failed to use) (2) Siren (improper use) (4) Soliciting in the roadway (2) Start (improper from stopped position) Television in view of driver (1) Texting while driving Tolls (failed to pay) View obstruction Load or passenger (1) Non-transparent material on windshield (2)(b) Window tint/sunscreen Behind driver Below AS/1 line (2)(b) Side Sign/covering on windshield (2) Windshield (not upright or fixed) (1) Infraction Criminal Violation Infraction Criminal Violation

7 Notes MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL STATUTES Alcoholic beverages Misrepresenting age to obtain (2) Possession under 21yrs (1) Serve/give to person under (1)(a) Aggravated assault (1) Aggravated battery (1) Battery (1) Corruption by threat against public servant Criminal mischief Cruelty to animals Disorderly conduct Disorderly intoxication Drug paraphernalia Escape Escape (aiding) Failed to obey lawful command (3) Failure to sign traffic summons (3) Falsely personating officer Obstructing justice Resisting arrest w/violence Resisting without violence Personal identity theft Prostitution/Lewdness involving a motor vehicle Theft of gas from retail business (5)(a) Tobacco Misrepresent age to obtain (2) Possession by minor (1) Infraction Criminal Violation

8 Notes Resources Florida Department of Transportation Florida Drivers Licenses Information Florida Department of Transportation Permits Road Debris * FHP (* 347) Toll Program (SunPass) tpk.contactsunpass@dot.state.fl.us Toll Violations (SunPass) Travel Information 511 Florida Department of Law Enforcement Florida Municipal Police Departments f408d03f-71a7-4ebf-841f-532f4a008d48/ Florida-Police-Departments.aspx

9 Property Damage Estimates for DOT Roadside Fixtures Type of Equipment Estimated Cost Attenuator Repair (EA) $5, Total Replacement (EA) $28, Guardrail Repair (LF) $34.75 End treatment replacement $2, (EA) Guardrail Post (EA) $ Wooden Post (EA) $80.00 Wire Fence (LF) $16.20 Roadside Sign (EA) Multi-Post $3, Ground Sign (EA) Single Post $ Overhead Sign and Truss Major repair $200, Minor repair $10, Light Pole (EA) $4, Pedestrian Signal Pole (EA) $ Palm Tree (EA) $ Concrete Barrier Wall (LF) $ Call Box and Pole (EA) $10, EA = Each LF = Linear Foot