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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
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316.2956 Violation of provisions relating to windshields, windows, and sunscreening material; penalties.—
(1) Any person who operates a motor vehicle on which, after June 20, 1984, material was installed in violation of ss. 316.2951-316.2954 commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
(2) The replacement or repair of any material legally installed is not a violation of ss. 316.2951-316.2954.
(3) Any person who sells or installs sunscreening material in violation of any provision of ss. 316.2951-316.2955 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 1, ch. 84-296; s. 15, ch. 86-185; s. 211, ch. 99-248.

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Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.2956
R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.2956 (1) TINT - Sunscreening - Illegal operation with - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.2956 (3) TINT - Sale/install unlawful sun screen - Points on Drivers License: 0
Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.2956
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S316.2956 3 - NONMOVING TRAFFIC VIOL - SELL INSTALL ILLEGAL SUNSCREEN FOR MOTOR VEH - M: S

Cases Citing Statute 316.2956

Total Results: 2

Davis v. State

788 So. 2d 308, 2001 WL 497117

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 11, 2001 | Docket: 1286653

Cited 5 times | Published

PETERSON and PLEUS, JJ., concur. NOTES [1] § 316.2956, Fla.Stat. [2] J.L. v. State, 727 So.2d 204

Richardson v. State

971 So. 2d 295, 2008 WL 141132

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 16, 2008 | Docket: 1731938

Published

windows were excessively tinted or violated Section 316.2956, Florida Statutes (2006). [2] Since this

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