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Florida Statute 316.445 | 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. 316.445
316.445 Performance ability of motorcycle brakes.—
(1) Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle, at all times and under all conditions of loading, upon application of the service brake, shall be capable of:
(a) Developing a braking force that is not less than 43.5 percent of its gross weight;
(b) Decelerating to a stop from not more than 20 miles per hour at not less than 14 feet per second per second; and
(c) Stopping from a speed of 20 miles per hour in not more than 30 feet, such distance to be measured from the point at which movement of the service brake pedal or control begins.
(2) Tests for deceleration and stopping distance shall be made on a substantially level (not to exceed plus or minus 1 percent grade), dry, smooth, hard surface that is free from loose material.
(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. 230, ch. 99-248.
Note.—Former s. 316.265.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.445
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 316.445.

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.445
R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.445 MOTORCYCLE - Brake equipment performance requirements - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.445 (1)(a) Motorcycle Brake force improper to gross weight - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.445 (1)(b) Motorcycle Brake stop improper ft per sec - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.445 (1)(c) Motorcycle Brake stop improper distance - Points on Drivers License: 0

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Cases Citing Statute 316.445

Total Results: 1

Classy Cycles, Inc. v. Bay County

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2016-09-28

Citation: 201 So. 3d 779, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 14507

Snippet: requirements for brakes on motorcycles; section 316.445 sets forth the requirements for performance ability