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Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Florida -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving under the influence; penalties (FS 316.193) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Drivers must be licensed; penalties (FS 322.03) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Financial Responsibility (FS Chapter 324) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Expiration of registration; renewal required; penalties (FS 320.07) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Limitations on turning around (FS 316.1515) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Crash involving death or personal injuries (FS 316.027) Crashes involving damage to vehicle or property (FS 316.061) |
| Mechanical Violations | State Uniform Traffic Control: Equipment (FS Ch. 316 scroll to 316.217 to 316.455) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (FS 316.192) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Traffic control signal devices (FS 316.075) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Safety belt usage (FS 316.614) Child restraint requirements (FS 316.613) |
| Speeding | Unlawful speed (FS 316.183) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | State Uniform Traffic Control: Equipment (FS Ch. 316 scroll to 316.217 to 316.455) |
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