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FL H0149
Bill
Status
5/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Larry Ahern
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AI Summary
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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.
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Mandates an all-red clearance interval between yellow and red signal changes to allow additional time before conflicting traffic movements proceed.
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Requires intersections with posted speed limits greater than 55 mph to display advance warning signs alerting drivers to the traffic control signal.
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Makes citations for running red lights unenforceable and subject to dismissal if the traffic signal does not meet the specified requirements under this act.
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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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration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