(1) Every motorcycle other than a motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
(2) Such equipment shall:
(a) Reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 300 feet ahead when the uppermost distribution of light is selected;
(b) Reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 150 feet ahead when the lowermost distribution of light is selected.
On a straight, level road under any condition of loading none of the high intensity portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver.
(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 227, ch. 99-248.
Note.—Former s. 316.248.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 316 - State Uniform Traffic Control
316.007 - Provisions Uniform Throughout State.
316.0075 - Operator Use of Commercial Mobile Radio Services and Electronic Communications Devices.
316.0076 - Regulation and Use of Cameras.
316.008 - Powers of Local Authorities.
316.0081 - Request Regarding Traffic Signals or Other Traffic Control Devices.
316.0083 - Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program; Administration; Report.
316.00831 - Distribution of Penalties Collected Under S. 316.0083(1)(b).
316.027 - Crash Involving Death or Personal Injuries.
316.061 - Crashes Involving Damage to Vehicle or Property.
316.062 - Duty to Give Information and Render Aid.
316.063 - Duty Upon Damaging Unattended Vehicle or Other Property.
316.064 - When Driver Unable to Report.
316.065 - Crashes; Reports; Penalties.
316.066 - Written Reports of Crashes.
316.069 - State to Tabulate and Analyze Crash Reports.
316.070 - Exchange of Information at Scene of Crash.
316.071 - Disabled Vehicles Obstructing Traffic.
316.072 - Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws.
316.073 - Applicability to Animals and Animal-Drawn Vehicles.
316.074 - Obedience to and Required Traffic Control Devices.
316.0741 - High-Occupancy-Vehicle Lanes.
316.0745 - Uniform Signals and Devices.
316.07456 - Transitional Implementation.
316.0747 - Sale or Purchase of Traffic Control Devices by Nongovernmental Entities; Prohibitions.
316.075 - Traffic Control Signal Devices.
316.0755 - Pedestrian Control Signals.
316.0765 - Lane Direction Control Signals.
316.077 - Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings.
316.0775 - Interference With Official Traffic Control Devices or Railroad Signs or Signals.
316.0776 - Traffic Infraction Detectors; Placement and Installation.
316.0777 - Automated License Plate Recognition Systems; Public Records Exemption.
316.0778 - Automated License Plate Recognition Systems; Records Retention.
316.078 - Detour Signs to Be Respected.
316.079 - Duty to Yield to Highway Construction Workers.
316.08 - Requirements of Flagpersons.
316.081 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions.
316.0815 - Duty to Yield to Public Transit Vehicles.
316.0817 - Loading and Unloading of Bus Passengers.
316.082 - Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions.
316.0825 - Vehicle Approaching an Animal.
316.084 - When Overtaking on the Right Is Permitted.
316.085 - Limitations on Overtaking, Passing, Changing Lanes and Changing Course.
316.087 - Further Limitations on Driving to Left of Center of Roadway.
316.088 - One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands.
316.089 - Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
316.0895 - Following Too Closely.
316.090 - Driving on Divided Highways.
316.091 - Limited Access Facilities; Interstate Highways; Use Restricted.
316.1001 - Payment of Toll on Toll Facilities Required; Penalties.
316.121 - Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersections.
316.122 - Vehicle Turning Left.
316.123 - Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection.
316.1235 - Vehicle Approaching Intersection in Which Traffic Lights Are Inoperative.
316.130 - Pedestrians; Traffic Regulations.
316.1301 - Traffic Regulations to Assist Blind Persons.
316.1303 - Traffic Regulations to Assist Mobility-Impaired Persons.
316.1305 - Fishing From State Road Bridges.
316.1355 - Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited.
316.151 - Required Position and Method of Turning at Intersections.
316.1515 - Limitations on Turning Around.
316.152 - Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited.
316.154 - Starting Parked Vehicle.
316.155 - When Signal Required.
316.156 - Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps.
316.157 - Method of Giving Hand and Arm Signals.
316.1575 - Obedience to Traffic Control Devices at Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings.
316.1576 - Insufficient Clearance at a Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing.
316.1577 - Employer Responsibility for Violations Pertaining to Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings.
316.159 - Certain Vehicles to Stop or Slow at All Railroad Grade Crossings.
316.170 - Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossings.
316.171 - Traffic Control Devices at Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings.
316.172 - Traffic to Stop for School Bus.
316.187 - Establishment of State Speed Zones.
316.189 - Establishment of Municipal and County Speed Zones.
316.1891 - Designation of Special Event Zones; Definitions; Enhanced Penalties; Vehicle Impoundment.
316.1893 - Establishment of Enhanced Penalty Zones; Designation.
316.1895 - Establishment of School Speed Zones, Enforcement; Designation.
316.1905 - Electrical, Mechanical, or Other Speed Calculating Devices; Power of Arrest; Evidence.
316.1906 - Radar Speed-Measuring Devices; Evidence, Admissibility.
316.191 - Racing on Highways, Street Takeovers, and Stunt Driving.
316.1923 - Aggressive Careless Driving.
316.1926 - Additional Offenses.
316.193 - Driving Under the Influence; Penalties.
316.1934 - Presumption of Impairment; Testing Methods.
316.1935 - Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer; Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding.
316.1936 - Possession of Open Containers of Alcoholic Beverages in Vehicles Prohibited; Penalties.
316.1937 - Ignition Interlock Devices, Requiring; Unlawful Acts.
316.1938 - Ignition Interlock Devices, Certification; Warning Label.
316.1939 - Refusal to Submit to Testing; Penalties.
316.194 - Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside of Municipalities.
316.1945 - Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places.
316.195 - Additional Parking Regulations.
316.1951 - Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited; Sale of Motor Vehicles; Prohibited Acts.
316.1955 - Enforcement of Parking Requirements for Persons Who Have Disabilities.
316.1957 - Parking Violations; Designated Parking Spaces for Persons Who Have Disabilities.
316.1959 - Handicapped Parking Enforcement.
316.1965 - Parking Near Rural Mailbox During Certain Hours; Penalties.
316.1967 - Liability for Payment of Parking Ticket Violations and Other Parking Violations.
316.1974 - Funeral Procession Right-of-Way and Liability.
316.1975 - Unattended Motor Vehicle.
316.1985 - Limitations on Backing.
316.1995 - Driving Upon Sidewalk or Bicycle Path.
316.2004 - Obstruction to Driver’s View or Driving Mechanism.
316.2005 - Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.
316.2014 - Riding in House Trailers.
316.2015 - Unlawful for Person to Ride on Exterior of Vehicle.
316.2025 - Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited.
316.2034 - Crossing Fire Hose.
316.2035 - Injurious Substances Prohibited; Dragging Vehicle or Load; Obstructing, Digging, Etc.
316.2044 - Removal of Injurious Substances.
316.2045 - Obstruction of Public Streets, Highways, and Roads.
316.2051 - Certain Vehicles Prohibited on Hard-Surfaced Roads.
316.2055 - Motor Vehicles, Throwing Advertising Materials In.
316.2061 - Stop When Traffic Obstructed.
316.2065 - Bicycle Regulations.
316.20655 - Electric Bicycle Regulations.
316.2068 - Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices; Regulations.
316.2069 - Commercial Megacycles.
316.2071 - Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers.
316.2074 - All-Terrain Vehicles.
316.208 - Motorcycles and Mopeds.
316.2085 - Riding on Motorcycles or Mopeds.
316.209 - Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
316.2095 - Footrests, Handholds, and Handlebars.
316.211 - Equipment for Motorcycle and Moped Riders.
316.212 - Operation of Golf Carts on Certain Roadways.
316.2123 - Operation of an Atv on Certain Roadways.
316.2124 - Motorized Disability Access Vehicles.
316.2125 - Operation of Golf Carts Within a Retirement Community.
316.2126 - Authorized Use of Golf Carts, Low-Speed Vehicles, and Utility Vehicles.
316.2127 - Operation of Utility Vehicles on Certain Roadways by Homeowners’ Associations.
316.2128 - Micromobility Devices, Motorized Scooters, and Miniature Motorcycles; Requirements.
316.2129 - Operation of Swamp Buggies on Public Roads, Streets, or Highways Authorized.
316.215 - Scope and Effect of Regulations.
316.216 - Authority of Department With Reference to Lighting Devices.
316.217 - When Lighted Lamps Are Required.
316.220 - Headlamps on Motor Vehicles.
316.222 - Stop Lamps and Turn Signals.
316.2225 - Additional Equipment Required on Certain Vehicles.
316.225 - Mounting of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps and Side Marker Lamps.
316.227 - Obstructed Lights Not Required.
316.228 - Lamps or Flags on Projecting Load.
316.229 - Lamps on Parked Vehicles.
316.231 - Lamps on Other Vehicles and Equipment.
316.233 - Spot Lamps and Auxiliary Lamps.
316.234 - Signal Lamps and Signal Devices.
316.235 - Additional Lighting Equipment.
316.237 - Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.
316.238 - Use of Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.
316.2385 - Requirements for Use of Lower Beam.
316.239 - Single-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.
316.2395 - Motor Vehicles; Minimum Headlamp Requirement.
316.2396 - Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted.
316.2397 - Certain Lights Prohibited; Exceptions.
316.2399 - Special Warning Lights for Buses or Taxicabs.
316.240 - Standards for Lights on Highway Maintenance and Service Equipment.
316.241 - Selling or Using Lamps or Equipment.
316.242 - Revocation of Certificate of Approval on Lighting Devices.
316.251 - Maximum Bumper Heights.
316.252 - Splash and Spray Suppressant Devices.
316.253 - Vehicles Used to Sell Ice Cream and Other Confections; Display of Warnings Required.
316.261 - Brake Equipment Required.
316.262 - Performance Ability of Motor Vehicle Brakes.
316.263 - Maintenance of Brakes.
316.267 - Brakes on Electric-Powered Vehicles.
316.271 - Horns and Warning Devices.
316.272 - Exhaust Systems, Prevention of Noise.
316.293 - Motor Vehicle Noise.
316.2935 - Air Pollution Control Equipment; Tampering Prohibited; Penalty.
316.2937 - Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards.
316.2951 - Motor Vehicle Windows; Definitions.
316.2952 - Windshields; Requirements; Restrictions.
316.2953 - Side Windows; Restrictions on Sunscreening Material.
316.2954 - Windows Behind the Driver; Restrictions on Sunscreening Material.
316.2955 - Window Sunscreening Material; Compliance Labeling; Tolerances.
316.2957 - Exemption for Motor Vehicle Manufacturers.
316.299 - Rough Surfaced Wheels Prohibited.
316.300 - Certain Vehicles to Carry Flares or Other Devices.
316.301 - Display of Warning Lights and Devices When Vehicle Is Stopped or Disabled.
316.3026 - Unlawful Operation of Motor Carriers.
316.303 - Television Receivers.
316.304 - Wearing of Headsets.
316.305 - Wireless Communications Devices; Prohibition.
316.405 - Motorcycle Headlights to Be Turned On.
316.425 - Lamps on Parked Motorcycles.
316.430 - Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.
316.435 - Lighting Equipment for Motor-Driven Cycles.
316.440 - Brake Equipment Required.
316.445 - Performance Ability of Motorcycle Brakes.
316.450 - Brakes on Motor-Driven Cycles.
316.46 - Equipment Regulations for Mopeds.
316.500 - Exceeding Weight and Length; Penalties.
316.510 - Projecting Loads on Passenger Vehicles.
316.515 - Maximum Width, Height, Length.
316.516 - Width, Height, and Length; Inspection; Penalties.
316.525 - Requirements for Vehicles Hauling Loads.
316.530 - Towing Requirements.
316.550 - Operations Not in Conformity With Law; Special Permits.
316.555 - Weight, Load, Speed Limits May Be Lowered; Condition Precedent.
316.560 - Damage to Highways; Liability of Driver and Owner.
316.565 - Emergency Transportation, Agricultural Products; Establishment of Weight Loads, Etc.
316.600 - Health and Sanitation Hazards.
316.605 - Licensing of Vehicles.
316.610 - Safety of Vehicle; Inspection.
316.613 - Child Restraint Requirements.
316.6131 - Educational Expenditures.
316.6145 - School Buses; Safety Belts or Other Restraint Systems Required.
316.615 - School Buses; Physical Requirements of Drivers.
316.622 - Farm Labor Vehicles.
316.645 - Arrest Authority of Officer at Scene of a Traffic Crash.
316.646 - Security Required; Proof of Security and Display Thereof.
316.656 - Mandatory Adjudication; Prohibition Against Accepting Plea to Lesser Included Offense.
316.660 - Disposition of Fines and Forfeitures Collected for Violations; Reporting Requirement.
316.70 - Nonpublic Sector Buses; Safety Rules.
316.72 - Buses Simulating School Buses in Color and Insignia; Conditions of Use.
316.75 - School Crossing Guards.
316.80 - Unlawful Conveyance of Fuel; Obtaining Fuel Fraudulently.
316.85 - Autonomous Vehicles; Operation; Compliance With Traffic and Motor Vehicle Laws; Testing.
316.86 - Exemption From Liability for Manufacturer When Third Party Converts Vehicle.