Florida § 316.2044 - Removal of injurious substances.

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§ 316.2044. Removal of injurious substances.

(1) Any person who drops, or permits to be dropped or thrown, upon any street or highway any destructive or injurious material shall immediately remove the same or cause it to be removed. (2) Any person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a street or highway shall remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon the highway from such vehicle. (3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 316.2044

What does Florida Statutes § 316.2044 cover?

Section 316.2044 ("Removal of injurious substances.") 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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