Florida § 316.253 - Vehicles used to sell ice cream and other confections; display of warnings required.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 316.253 — Vehicles used to sell ice cream and other confections; display of warnings required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 316.253. Vehicles used to sell ice cream and other confections; display of warnings required.
Any person who sells ice cream or other frozen confections at retail from a motor vehicle shall display on each side of such motor vehicle, in letters at least 3 inches high, a warning containing the words “look out for children” or “caution: children” or such similar words as are approved by the department. 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 § 316.253
What does Florida Statutes § 316.253 cover?
Section 316.253 ("Vehicles used to sell ice cream and other confections; display of warnings required.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 316.253?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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