Florida Statute 316.185 | 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. 316.185

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 hazards exist or may exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or other roadway conditions, and speed shall be decreased as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance on or entering the street in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care. 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. 136, ch. 99-248.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.185

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 316.185.

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.185

R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.185 Special Hazard (specify which hazard) - Points on Drivers License:

S316.185 Special Hazard - Failed to use due care - Points on Drivers License: 3

S316.185 Special Hazard - Too fast for conditions Note 7 - Points on Drivers License: 3

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