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Florida Statute 316.267 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research
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The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
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F.S. 316.267
316.267 Brakes on electric-powered vehicles.—When operated on the public streets and roads, every electric-powered vehicle with a rating of 3 to 6 horsepower shall be equipped with hydraulic brakes on the two rear wheels and at all times and under all conditions of loading, upon application of the service brake, shall be capable of:
(1) Developing a braking force that is not less than 43.5 percent of its gross weight.
(2) Decelerating to a stop from not more than 20 miles per hour at not less than 17 feet per second.
(3) Stopping from a speed of 20 miles per hour in not more than 25 feet, such distance to be measured from the point at which movement of the service brake pedal or control begins.

A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History.—s. 2, ch. 76-34; s. 202, ch. 99-248.

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Amendments to 316.267


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.267
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 316.267.

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.267
R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.267 BRAKES - Electric powered vehicles - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.267 (1) Hydraulic brake force improper gross weight - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.267 (2) Hydraulic brake stop improper ft per sec - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.267 (3) Hydraulic brake stop improper distance - Points on Drivers License: 0

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Cases Citing Statute 316.267

Total Results: 2

Hilton v. State

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2005-02-15T23:53:00-08:00

Citation: 901 So. 2d 155

Snippet: vehicles regulated under the provisions of s. 316.267, are exempt from the requirements of this section

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Court: Fla. Att'y Gen. | Date Filed: 1983-01-17T23:53:00-08:00

Snippet: 316.271, F.S. (horns); s316.261 — s 316.267, F.S. (brakes); s 316.2225, F.S. (reflectors and