Florida Statute 316.157 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES

Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL

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F.S. 316.157

316.157 Method of giving hand and arm signals.—

(1) All signals herein required to be given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and such signals shall indicate as follows:

(a) Left turn.—Hand and arm extended horizontally.

(b) Right turn.—Hand and arm extended upward, except that a bicyclist may extend the right hand and arm horizontally to the right side of the bicycle.

(2) 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. 2, ch. 85-309; s. 131, ch. 99-248.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.157

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 316.157.

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.157

R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.157 HAND SIGNALS - improper - Points on Drivers License: 3

S316.157 (1)(a) Improper Hand Signal/Left - Points on Drivers License: 3

S316.157 (1)(b) Improper Hand Signal/Right - Points on Drivers License: 3

S316.157 (1)(c ) Improper Hand Signal/Stop - Points on Drivers License: 3

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Cases Citing Statute 316.157

Total Results: 2

State v. Lee

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1978-02-23

Citation: 356 So. 2d 276

Snippet: 316.151, 316.152, 316.153, 316.154, 316.155, 316.157, 316.158, 316.159, 316.162, 316.181, 316.182, 316

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1977-07-13

Snippet: 316.151, 316.152, 316.153, 316.154, 316.155, 316.157, 316.158, 316.159, 316.162, 316.181, 316.182, 316