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Fla. Stat. § 316.400 (2025)

Headlamps.

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316.400 Headlamps.—
(1) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two headlamps which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this chapter.
(2) Every headlamp upon every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall be located at a height of not more than 54 inches nor less than 24 inches to be measured as set forth in s. 316.217(3).
(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 221, ch. 99-248.
Note.—Former s. 316.243.

Civil Citations under F.S. 316.400

Driver's license points · R = revocation · S = suspension
§316.400MOTORCYCLE HEADLIGHTS - No/Improper—
§316.400(1)MOTORCYCLE HEADLIGHTS - No/Improper—
§316.400(2)Motorcycle Headlights Height violation—

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