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Fla. Stat. § 316.234 (2025)
Signal lamps and signal devices.
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316.234 Signal lamps and signal devices.—
(1) Any vehicle may be equipped and, when required under this chapter, shall be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red or amber light, visible from a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake, and which may but need not be incorporated with one or more other rear lamps. An object, material, or covering that alters the stop lamp’s visibility from 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a stop lamp.
(2) Any vehicle may be equipped and, when required under s. 316.222(2), shall be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit white or amber light. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit a red or amber light. Turn signal lamps on vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width shall be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight, and an object, material, or covering that alters the lamp’s visibility from a distance of 500 feet to the front or rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a turn signal lamp. Turn signal lamps on vehicles less than 80 inches wide shall be visible at a distance of not less than 300 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight, and an object, material, or covering that alters the lamp’s visibility from a distance of 300 feet to the front or rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a turn signal lamp. Turn signal lamps may, but need not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle.
(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
Civil Citations under F.S. 316.234
Driver's license points · R = revocation · S = suspension§316.234SIGNAL LIGHTS or DEVICE (stop/turn signal) No/Improper
§316.234(1)Improper/No Rear Stop Lamps
§316.234(2)Improper/No Turn Signals
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2006–2007 · leading case: State v. Burger, 921 So. 2d 847 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006).
State v. Burger, 921 So. 2d 847 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" § 316.234(1). The State asserts that Mr. Burger's vehicle did not comport with these statutory requirements and that his stop was justified.”
Zarba v. State, 993 So. 2d 1000 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007). “222(1) refers to further detailed requirements for brake lights under section 316.234(1).”
— 316.234(1) — 2 cases
State v. Burger, 921 So. 2d 847 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" § 316.234(1). The State asserts that Mr. Burger's vehicle did not comport with these statutory requirements and that his stop was justified.”
Zarba v. State, 993 So. 2d 1000 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007). “222(1) refers to further detailed requirements for brake lights under section 316.234(1).”
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