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FL H0033

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Larry Ahern

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires traffic control signal yellow light duration to be calculated based on posted speed limit plus 10 percent, following Institute of Transportation Engineers standards, with minimum 3 seconds for streets with 25 mph or lower speed limits and maximum 6 seconds.

  • Mandates an all-red clearance interval after yellow lights to delay opposing red light changes and prevent conflicting traffic movements, with duration determined by Department of Transportation engineering practices.

  • Requires warning signs on approaches to intersections with posted speed limits exceeding 55 mph to alert drivers to traffic control signals.

  • Makes citations for running red lights unenforceable and subject to dismissal if the traffic signal device does not meet all requirements in the bill.

  • Sets December 31, 2012 deadline for intersections with traffic infraction detectors to comply and December 31, 2014 deadline for all other intersections, with one-third of total intersections required to achieve compliance each year.

Legislative Description

Traffic Control Signals

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Committee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations10/27/2011
Transportation And Highway Safety Subcommittee9/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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