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FL H0149

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Larry Ahern

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires traffic control signals to display yellow lights with minimum durations based on posted speed limits plus 10 percent, following Institute of Transportation Engineers standards, with a minimum of 3 seconds for streets posted at 25 mph or less and a maximum of 6 seconds.

  • Mandates an all-red clearance interval between yellow and red signal changes to allow additional time before conflicting traffic movements proceed.

  • Requires intersections with posted speed limits greater than 55 mph to display advance warning signs alerting drivers to the traffic control signal.

  • Makes citations for running red lights unenforceable and subject to dismissal if the traffic signal does not meet the specified requirements under this act.

  • Sets compliance deadlines requiring intersections with traffic detectors to meet requirements by December 31, 2011, and all other intersections by December 31, 2013, with one-third of total intersections examined annually.

Legislative Description

Traffic Control Signals

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee4/7/2011
Transportation And Highway Safety Subcommittee1/25/2011

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