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FL H1371
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Yellow rectangular rapid flashing beacons may only be used at pedestrian crosswalks on roads with no more than two lanes and speed limits of 35 mph or less
- Yellow beacons on crosswalks that don't meet these requirements must be removed by October 1, 2024, with optional retrofitting allowed
- Department of Transportation must request federal authorization by October 1, 2020 to replace yellow beacons with red beacons; if approved, replacement must occur within 12 months
- Mid-block crosswalks (not at intersections) require a traffic engineering study by a Florida licensed professional engineer before installation and must include pedestrian-facing signs stating pedestrian duties
- Named the "Sophia Nelson Pedestrian Safety Act" with effective date of July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
Last Action
Died in Infrastructure and Security
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure and Security3/9/2020
State Affairs2/13/2020
Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee1/30/2020
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee1/17/2020
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