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FL H1435
Bill
Status
Passed
6/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 316.1891, F.S., authorizing sheriffs or chief administrative officers to designate "special event zones" in response to unpermitted events organized via social media, attended by 50 or more persons, that substantially disrupt normal traffic flow on roadways
- Requires warning signs with letters at least 3 inches tall to be posted at all entry/exit points at least 24 hours before enforcement begins, stating that all fines are doubled and vehicles are subject to impoundment
- Doubles fines for noncriminal traffic infractions committed within a special event zone and authorizes law enforcement to impound vehicles for up to 72 hours for traffic infractions or criminal traffic violations, with immediate release upon payment of costs and fees
- Allows recovery of all costs associated with designating and enforcing a special event zone—including supplemental law enforcement, firefighter, EMT/paramedic, and sanitation services—from the event's promoter or organizer
- Amends s. 316.3045, F.S., to expand the prohibition on loud vehicle sound to cover a broader range of devices (including cellular telephones, tablets, laptops, and portable music/video players), removes the exemption for vehicles used for business or political purposes, and classifies violations as nonmoving traffic infractions
Legislative Description
Code and Traffic Enforcement
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-149
6/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/8/2022
Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee1/25/2022
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/16/2022
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