HB 4197: Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles
GENERAL BILL by Transportation ; Fuller
Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles; changes term "accident" to "crash"; provides second degree misdemeanor penalty for certain false reports; provides first degree misdemeanor penalty for certain violations re fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer; corrects cross-references, deletes obsolete language, & provides uniform references to penalties for moving & nonmoving noncriminal traffic offenses, etc. Amends FS.
Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 5/1/1998 Senate - Died in Committee on Transportation
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/1/1998 Senate - Died in Committee on Transportation
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 3/16/1998 House • Filed
3/17/1998 House • Introduced -HJ 00233
3/23/1998 House • Referred to Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC) -HJ 00310
3/25/1998 House • On Committee agenda-- Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC), 04/01/98, 1:45 pm, 314-HOB
4/1/1998 House • Comm. Action:-Unanimously Favorable by Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC) -HJ 00445
4/2/1998 House • Pending Consent Calendar -HJ 00445
4/7/1998 House • Available for Consent Calendar
4/16/1998 House • Placed on Consent Calendar; Read second and third times -HJ 00658; Passed; YEAS 115 NAYS 0 -HJ 00659; Immediately certified -HJ 00677
4/16/1998 Senate • In Messages
4/21/1998 Senate • Received, referred to Transportation -SJ 00751
5/1/1998 Senate • Died in Committee on Transportation
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HB 4197, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/28/2000 at 11:09 AM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Related Bills (2)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location H 195 Vehicle Emissions/Safety Inspections Eggelletion Compare Last Action: 3/18/1998 H Withdrawn from further cons.,Iden/Sim/Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/SB 1002 (Ch. 97-300) -HJ 00248
Location:H 4765 (e2) Transportation Fuller Compare Last Action: 5/1/1998 H In returning messages; Died in returning Messages, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed refer to HB 3275 (Ch. 98-223), CS/HB 3345 (Ch. 98-324), CS/SB 846 (Ch. 98-105), CS/SB 1440 (Ch. 98-200)
Location:Floor Votes (1)
Date Chamber Result 4/16/1998 10:51 AM House 115 Yeas - 0 Nays Citations - Statutes (234)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.003 Definitions. 316.008 Powers of local authorities. 316.061 Accidents 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 Accidents; reports; penalties. 316.066 Written reports of accidents. 316.067 False reports. 316.068 Accident report forms. 316.069 State to tabulate and analyze accident reports. 316.070 Exchange of information at scene of accident. 316.072 Obedience to and effect of traffic laws. 316.074 Obedience to and required traffic control devices. 316.0745 Uniform signals and devices. 316.0747 Sale or purchase of traffic control devices by nongovernmental entities; prohibitions. 316.075 Traffic control signal devices. 316.076 Flashing 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. 316.078 Detour signs to be respected. 316.079 Duty to yield to highway construction workers. 316.081 Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions. 316.082 Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions. 316.0825 Vehicle approaching an animal. 316.083 Overtaking and passing a vehicle. 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. 316.0875 No-passing zones. 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. 316.121 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. 316.125 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway or emerging from alley, driveway or building. 316.126 Operation of vehicles and actions of pedestrians on approach of authorized emergency vehicle. 316.130 Pedestrian obedience to traffic control devices and traffic regulations. 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. 316.159 Certain vehicles to stop at all railroad grade crossings. 316.170 Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings. 316.183 Unlawful speed. 316.185 Special hazards. 316.1895 Establishment of school speed zones, enforcement; designation. 316.191 Racing on highways. 316.193 Driving under the influence; penalties. 316.1935 Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer; aggravated fleeing and eluding. 316.1937 Ignition interlock devices, requiring; unlawful acts. 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. 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. 316.2024 Coasting prohibited. 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. 316.2051 Certain vehicles prohibited on hard-surfaced roads. 316.2061 Stop when traffic obstructed. 316.2065 Bicycle regulations. 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 and handlebars. 316.211 Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders. 316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways. 316.2126 Use of golf carts by certain municipalities. 316.215 Scope and effect of regulations. 316.217 When lighted lamps are required. 316.220 Headlamps on motor vehicles. 316.221 Taillamps. 316.222 Stop lamps and turn signals. 316.2225 Additional equipment required on certain vehicles. 316.224 Color of clearance lamps, identification lamps, side marker lamps, backup lamps, reflectors, and deceleration lights. 316.225 Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps and side marker lamps. 316.226 Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, identification lamps and marker lamps. 316.228 Lamps or flags on projecting load. 316.229 Lamps on parked vehicles. 316.2295 Lamps, reflectors and emblems on farm tractors, farm equipment and implements of husbandry. 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. 316.251 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. 316.294 Mirrors. 316.2952 Windshields; requirements; restrictions. 316.2953 Side windows; restrictions on sunscreening material. 316.2954 Windows behind the driver; restrictions on sunscreening material. 316.2956 Violation of provisions relating to windshields, windows, and sunscreening material; penalties. 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. 316.3025 Penalties. 316.3027 Identification required on commercial motor vehicles. 316.303 Television receivers. 316.304 Wearing of headsets. 316.3045 Operation of radios or other mechanical soundmaking devices or instruments in vehicles; exemptions. 316.400 Headlamps. 316.405 Motorcycle headlights to be turned on. 316.410 Taillamps. 316.415 Reflectors. 316.420 Stop lamps. 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. 316.455 Other equipment. 316.46 Equipment regulations for mopeds. 316.510 Projecting loads on passenger vehicles. 316.520 Loads on vehicles. 316.525 Requirements for vehicles hauling loads. 316.530 Towing requirements. 316.600 Health and sanitation hazards. 316.605 Licensing of vehicles. 316.613 Child restraint requirements. 316.6135 Leaving children unattended or unsupervised in motor vehicle; penalty; authority of law enforcement officer. 316.615 School buses; physical requirements of drivers. 316.635 Courts having jurisdiction over traffic violations; powers relating to custody and detention of minors. 316.70 Nonpublic sector buses; safety rules. 318.12 Purpose. 318.13 Definitions. 318.14 Noncriminal traffic infractions; exception; procedures. 318.18 Amount of civil penalties. 318.21 Disposition of civil penalties by county courts. 319.28 Transfer of ownership by operation of law. 319.33 Offenses involving vehicle identification numbers, applications, certificates, papers; penalty. 320.02 Registration required; application for registration; forms. 320.03 Registration; duties of tax collectors; International Registration Plan. 320.031 Mailing of registration certificates, license plates, and validation stickers. 320.055 Registration periods; renewal periods. 320.06 Registration certificates, license plates, and validation stickers generally. 320.0601 Rental car companies; identification of vehicles as for-hire. 320.0605 Certificate of registration; possession required; exception. 320.07 Expiration of registration; annual renewal required; penalties. 320.073 Impact fee refunds. 320.0802 Surcharge on license tax. 320.08058 Specialty license plates. 320.08062 Audits required; annual use fees of special license plates. 320.087 Intercity buses operated in interstate commerce; tax. 320.1325 Registration required for the temporarily employed. 320.20 Disposition of license tax moneys. 320.8255 Mobile home inspection. 320.8256 Recreational vehicle inspection. 321.05 Duties, functions, and powers of patrol officers. 321.06 Civil service. 321.07 Compensation of employees and officers. 321.09 Salaries and expenses to be paid from General Revenue Fund. 321.12 Penalties. 321.15 Highway patrol; pensions and pension trust fund. 321.17 Contributions; leaving patrol; leave of absence; transferees. 321.18 Age for retirement. 321.19 Computing length of service; definitions; examining committee. 321.191 Non-service-connected disability retirement. 321.20 Retirement pay; basis. 321.201 Early retirement benefit. 321.202 Termination by death subsequent to normal retirement date but prior to actual retirement. 321.203 Reemployment after retirement; conditions and limitations. 321.21 Funeral expenses. 321.22 Pensions exempt from process. 321.2205 Surviving spouses' benefit options. 321.221 Pensions, spouses of deceased patrol officers. 321.222 Provisions for modification. 321.223 Statements of purpose and intent and other provisions required for qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. 322.055 Revocation or suspension of, or delay of eligibility for, driver's license for persons 18 years of age or older convicted of certain drug offenses. 322.08 Application for license. 322.12 Examination of applicants. 322.121 Periodic reexamination of all drivers. 322.141 Color of licenses. 322.15 License to be carried and exhibited on demand; fingerprint to be imprinted upon a citation. 322.20 Records of the department; fees; destruction of records. 322.264 "Habitual traffic offender" defined. 322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke license. 322.292 DUI programs supervision; powers and duties of the department. 322.293 DUI Programs Coordination Trust Fund; assessment; disposition. 324.202 Seizure of motor vehicle license plates by recovery agents. 325.01 Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, execution authorized. 325.02 Statutory provisions relative to equipment requirements superseded by new rules and regulations. 325.03 Rules, approval by Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. 325.04 Commissioner on motor equipment safety; executive director of Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. 325.05 Employees covered by State and County Retirement System. 325.06 Cooperation with state agencies. 325.07 Filing of documents. 325.08 Budgets. 325.09 Audit. 325.10 Governor executive head. 325.209 Waivers. 325.212 Reinspections; reinspection facilities; rules; minority business participation. 327.25 Classification; registration; fees and charges; surcharge; disposition of fees; fines; marine turtle stickers. 328.17 Nonjudicial sale of vessels. 627.7415 Commercial motor vehicles; additional liability insurance coverage. 627.742 Nonpublic sector buses; additional liability insurance coverage.