316.171 – Traffic Control Devices at Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings.
316.171 Traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings.—Every railroad company operating or leasing any track intersecting a public road at grade and upon which railroad trains are operated shall erect traffic control devices that are necessary to conform with the requirements of the uniform system of traffic control devices adopted pursuant to s. 316.0745. This section […]
316.172 – Traffic to Stop for School Bus.
316.172 Traffic to stop for school bus.— (1)(a) Any person using, operating, or driving a vehicle on or over the roads or highways of this state shall, upon approaching any school bus which displays a stop signal, bring such vehicle to a full stop while the bus is stopped, and the vehicle shall not pass the school […]
316.183 – Unlawful Speed.
316.183 Unlawful speed.— (1) No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance […]
316.185 – Special Hazards.
316.185 Special hazards.—The fact that the speed of a vehicle is lower than the prescribed limits shall not relieve the driver from the duty to decrease speed when approaching and crossing an intersection, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, or when special […]
316.187 – Establishment of State Speed Zones.
316.187 Establishment of state speed zones.— (1) Whenever the Department of Transportation determines, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, that any speed is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place, or upon any part of a highway outside of a municipality […]
316.189 – Establishment of Municipal and County Speed Zones.
316.189 Establishment of municipal and county speed zones.— (1) MUNICIPAL SPEED.—The maximum speed within any municipality is 30 miles per hour. With respect to residence districts, a municipality may set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour on local streets and highways after an investigation determines that such a limit is reasonable. It […]
316.1891 – Designation of Special Event Zones; Definitions; Enhanced Penalties; Vehicle Impoundment.
316.1891 Designation of special event zones; definitions; enhanced penalties; vehicle impoundment.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Promoter or organizer” means a person or entity who arranges, organizes, or sponsors a special event. (b) “Special event” means an unpermitted temporary activity or event organized or promoted via a social media platform, as defined in s. 501.2041(1), […]
316.1893 – Establishment of Enhanced Penalty Zones; Designation.
316.1893 Establishment of enhanced penalty zones; designation.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to prevent vehicular fatalities by prioritizing enforcement on segments of highways that have a high incidence of speeding-related crashes. Enforcement shall also be prioritized during the times that speeding-related crashes most often occur. The enforcement of these zones shall be in a […]
316.1895 – Establishment of School Speed Zones, Enforcement; Designation.
316.1895 Establishment of school speed zones, enforcement; designation.— (1)(a) The Department of Transportation, pursuant to the authority granted under s. 316.0745, shall adopt a uniform system of traffic control devices and pedestrian control devices for use on the streets and highways in the state surrounding all schools, public and private. (b) The Department of Transportation shall compile, publish, […]
316.156 – Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps.
316.156 Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.— (1) Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by signal lamps, except as otherwise provided in subsection (2). (2) Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and required signal shall be […]