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Fla. Stat. § 316.076 (2025)

Flashing signals.

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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.

Civil Citations under F.S. 316.076

Driver's license points · R = revocation · S = suspension
§316.076Flashing Control Signals - fail to obey3 pts
§316.076(1)(a)Fail to obey Flashing red stop signal3 pts
§316.076(1)(b)Fail to obey Flashing yellow caution signal3 pts
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1993–1993 · leading case: Gulley v. Pierce, 625 So. 2d 45 (Fla. 1st DCA 1993).
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Gulley v. Pierce, 625 So. 2d 45 (Fla. 1st DCA 1993). · cites it 8× “1990), regarding unlawful speed; and (3) Section 316.076, Florida Statutes (1989), pertaining to a motorist's duty to proceed with caution at an intersection *48 at which flashing signals are located.”
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