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Florida Statute 316.455 - Full Text and Legal Analysis Florida Statute 316.455 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research
Fla. Stat. § 316.455 (2026) Copy Cite Official Site Syfertize CourtListener Amendments
316.455 Other equipment.—Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle when operated upon a highway shall comply with the requirements and limitations of:
(1) Section 316.271(1) and (2) on the requirement for horns and warning devices.
(2) Section 316.271(3) on the requirement for the use of horns.
(3) Section 316.271(4) on the requirement for sirens, whistles, and bells.
(4) Section 316.271(5) on the requirement for theft alarms.
(5) Section 316.271(6) on the requirement for emergency vehicles.
(6) Section 316.272 on the requirement for mufflers and prevention of noise.
(7) Section 316.294 on the requirement for mirrors.

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; ss. 1, 31, ch. 76-31; s. 5, ch. 86-36; s. 24, ch. 91-221; s. 232, ch. 99-248.
Note.—Former s. 316.277.

Civil Citations under F.S. 316.455

Driver's license points · R = revocation · S = suspension
§316.455(1)Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - No/Defective horn/warning devices—
§316.455(1)Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Loud/Harsh sound of horn/warning devices—
§316.455(2)Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle -Improper use of horn—
§316.455(3)Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle -Unlawful siren/bell/whistle—
§316.455(4)Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Improper use of theft alarm signal device—
§316.455(5)Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Unlawful siren/bell/whistle—
§316.455(6)Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Muffler/ No/Improper/Unlawful cutouts/bypass/device—
§316.455(7)Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Rearview mirror/No/Improper—

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