Florida § 316.1303 - Traffic regulations to assist mobility-impaired persons.
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§ 316.1303. Traffic regulations to assist mobility-impaired persons.
(1) Whenever a pedestrian who is mobility impaired is in the process of crossing a public street or highway with the assistance of a guide dog or service animal designated as such with a visible means of identification, a walker, a crutch, an orthopedic cane, or a wheelchair, the driver of a vehicle approaching the intersection shall bring his or her vehicle to a full stop before arriving at the intersection and, before proceeding, shall take precautions necessary to avoid injuring the pedestrian. (2) A person who is mobility impaired and who is using a motorized wheelchair on a sidewalk may temporarily leave the sidewalk and use the roadway to avoid a potential conflict, if no alternative route exists. A law enforcement officer may issue only a verbal warning to such person. (3) A person who is convicted of a violation of subsection (1) shall be punished as provided in s. 318.18(3).
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 316.1303 cover?
Section 316.1303 ("Traffic regulations to assist mobility-impaired persons.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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