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FL S0116

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Baxley

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the "Move Over Act" to include vulnerable road users (as defined in s. 316.027), sanitation and utility service workers, and wrecker operators, in addition to emergency vehicles.

  • Requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to these persons or vehicles when safe to do so on multi-lane roads, or reduce speed and pass at a minimum distance of 4 feet on two-lane roads.

  • On two-lane roads, drivers must slow to 20 mph below the posted limit (or 5 mph if posted limit is 20 mph or less) when unable to safely change lanes.

  • Requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to conduct educational awareness campaigns about the Move Over Act and include information in newly printed driver license materials.

  • Violations remain noncriminal traffic infractions enforceable under chapter 318; effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Operation of Vehicles

Last Action

Died in Transportation

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation8/28/2017

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