Florida Statute 316.1925 | 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. 316.1925

316.1925 Careless driving.—

(1) Any person operating a vehicle upon the streets or highways within the state shall drive the same in a careful and prudent manner, having regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, and all other attendant circumstances, so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. Failure to drive in such manner shall constitute careless driving and a violation of this section.

(2) Any person who violates this section shall be cited for a moving violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318.

History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; ss. 1, 6, ch. 76-31; s. 24, ch. 96-350.

Note.—Former s. 316.030.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.1925

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 316.1925.

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.1925

R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.1925 CARELESS DRIVING - Points on Drivers License: 3

S316.1925 (1) Careless Driving - Points on Drivers License: 3

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