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Fla. Stat. § 321.03 (2025)

Imitations prohibited; penalty.

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321.03 Imitations prohibited; penalty.—Unless specifically authorized by the Florida Highway Patrol, a person in the state shall not color or cause to be colored any motor vehicle or motorcycle the same or similar color as the color or colors so prescribed for the Florida Highway Patrol. A person who violates this section or s. 321.02 with respect to uniforms, emblems, motor vehicles and motorcycles commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall employ such clerical help and mechanics as may be necessary for the economical and efficient operation of such department.
History.—s. 3, ch. 19551, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(617); s. 3, ch. 20451, 1941; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 206, ch. 71-136; s. 29, ch. 2010-223.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 321.03

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§321.03FRAUD-IMPERSONIMITATE FHP VEHICLE COLORS UNIFORM EMBLEMM · 1st

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