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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
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F.S. 316.076
316.076 Flashing signals.
(1) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:
(a) Flashing red (stop signal).When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(b) Flashing yellow (caution signal).When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
(2) This section does not apply at railroad-highway grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching such crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in ss. 316.1575 and 316.159.
(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.
History.s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 5, ch. 86-243; s. 98, ch. 99-248.
Note.Former s. 316.133.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 316.076
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 316.076.


Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S316.076
R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

S316.076 Flashing Control Signals - fail to obey - Points on Drivers License: 3
S316.076 (1)(a) Fail to obey Flashing red stop signal - Points on Drivers License: 3
S316.076 (1)(b) Fail to obey Flashing yellow caution signal - Points on Drivers License: 3


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GULLEY, v. PIERCE, a a, 625 So. 2d 45 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . inoperative; (2) Section 316.183, Florida Statutes (Supp.1990), regarding unlawful speed; and (3) Section 316.076 . . . revealed a continuous, flashing caution signal, which, in compliance with the provisions of section 316.076 . . . Because flashing red and yellow signals, described in section 316.076, do not control traffic by alternately . . . and traffic control signals, as well as section 316.-075 (originally numbered 316.138), and section 316.076 . . . Thus, contrary to the requirement of section 316.076, providing that a motorist approaching an intersection . . .