Florida Statute 316.1235 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes (including 2025 Special Session C)

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES

Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL

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F.S. 316.1235

316.1235 Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative.—The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection in which the traffic lights are inoperative shall stop in the manner indicated in s. 316.123(2) for approaching a stop intersection. In the event that only some of the traffic lights within an intersection are inoperative, the driver of a vehicle approaching an inoperative light shall stop in the above-prescribed manner. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History.—s. 2, ch. 77-229; s. 120, ch. 99-248.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.1235

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 316.1235.

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.1235

R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.1235 INOPERATIVE TRAFFIC LIGHT - Failed to stop - Points on Drivers License: 3

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