Florida Statute 316.2385 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES

Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL

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F.S. 316.2385

316.2385 Requirements for use of lower beam.—The lower or passing beam shall be used at all times during the twilight hours in the morning and the twilight hours in the evening, and during fog, smoke and rain. Twilight shall mean the time between sunset and full night or between full night and sunrise. 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. 91, ch. 73-333; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 188, ch. 99-248.

Note.—Former s. 316.236.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.2385

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 316.2385.

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.2385

R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.2385 LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS - Fail to use during fog/smoke/rain/twilight hours - Points on Drivers License: 3

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