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Florida Statute 316.455 - Full Text and Legal Analysis
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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
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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.

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Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.455
R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.455 (1) Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - No/Defective horn/warning devices - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.455 (1) Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Loud/Harsh sound of horn/warning devices - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.455 (2) Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle -Improper use of horn - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.455 (3) Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle -Unlawful siren/bell/whistle - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.455 (4) Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Improper use of theft alarm signal device - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.455 (5) Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Unlawful siren/bell/whistle - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.455 (6) Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Muffler/ No/Improper/Unlawful cutouts/bypass/device - Points on Drivers License: 0
S316.455 (7) Motorcycle/Motor Driven Cycle - Rearview mirror/No/Improper - Points on Drivers License: 0

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