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FL S1054

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Drivers who violate traffic signal or stop sign laws (s. 316.074(1) or s. 316.123(2)) and cause a crash with another vehicle must appear at a mandatory hearing rather than simply paying a fine
  • First offense resulting in a crash carries a mandatory $500 civil penalty in addition to any other penalties
  • Second offense resulting in a crash carries a mandatory $1,000 civil penalty plus a 6-month driver license suspension
  • Third or subsequent offense resulting in a crash carries a mandatory $1,000 civil penalty plus a 1-year driver license suspension
  • Drivers found to have committed such infractions must maintain higher liability insurance coverage ($100,000/$300,000 for bodily injury, $50,000 for property damage) for at least 1 year, effective October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Traffic Infractions Resulting in a Crash with Another Vehicle

Last Action

Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/11/2026
Judiciary1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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