Florida Statute 316.2399 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES

Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL

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F.S. 316.2399

316.2399 Special warning lights for buses or taxicabs.—The provisions of s. 316.2397(7) to the contrary notwithstanding, a bus or taxicab may be equipped with two flashing devices for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles and law enforcement agents that an emergency situation exists within the bus or taxicab. Such devices shall be capable of activation by the operator of the bus or taxicab and shall be of a type approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Such devices shall be mounted one at the front and one at the rear of the bus or taxicab and shall display flashing red lights which shine on the roadway under the vehicle. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History.—s. 2, ch. 89-49; s. 91, ch. 99-13; s. 193, ch. 99-248.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.2399

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 316.2399.

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.2399

R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.2399 Improper mounting of special warning lights - Points on Drivers License: 0

S316.2399 Using unapproved warning lights - Points on Drivers License: 0

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