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As our children go back to school, traffic safety begins with you. Below are school safety-related statutes & if violated may result in a ticket.

School Zones:

Using a wireless communication

device in a handheld manner in a designated school crossing, school zone

316.306(3)(a)1

Unlawful speed in a

School Zone (fines doubled) 

316.1895(10)

Sidewalks:

Where sidewalks are provided, no pedestrian shall, unless required by other circumstances, walk along and upon the portion of a roadway paved for vehicular traffic.

316.130(3)

A person may not drive any vehicle other than by human power upon a bicycle path, sidewalk, or sidewalk area 316.1995(1)

School Buses:

Failure to stop (passing) for a school bus displaying a stop signal 316.172(1)(a)

Passing a school bus on the enter / exit side while bus is stopped and displaying a stop signal

316.172 (1)(b)

Vehicles:

A vehicle may not overtake a stopped vehicle that is

allowing pedestrian in crosswalk to cross

316.130(9)

Bicyclists:

Riding more persons than bike is designed (one rider per seat)

316.2065(3)(a)



Helmet required if under 16 years old (rider or passenger) 316.2065(3)(d)

Parent/Guardian allowing minor to violate bicycle regulations 316.2065(8)

Crossing Guards:

School crossing guards may issue a safety brochure & verbal warning to rider not wearing a helmet

316.2065(3)(e)

Pedestrians:

Pedestrian must use sidewalk when practicable

316.130(3)

Pedestrian shall not leave curb/place of safety into path of vehicle so close that

it is impossible for driver to yield 

316.130(8)

Pedestrian must cross roadway at right angles to curb unless in marked

crosswalk 316.130(12)

Pedestrian to move upon right half of crosswalk 316.130(13)

In 2021, there were 2,700 school bus crashes in Florida.

We can do better. If everyone slows down, pays attention, and drives with extra caution when school buses are around and in school zones, we can make a difference. 

FLHSMV and FHP are leading Florida’s Child Safety Awareness campaign throughout the month of August to remind everyone to drive safely with and around children so everyone can Arrive Alive this school year. Safety tips, downloadable resources, fines/penalties, and data regarding school bus safety can be found here.

The FL Highway Safety Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) resources:

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
• Car and Driveway Safety
• Seat Belts and Child restraints
• School Bus Safety
• Teen Safety
• Child Safety Awareness Campaign Data and Resources
• And a whole lot more

**This has been shared for informational purposes to increase awareness, help save lives, and prevent crashes on our roadways. Abbreviated statutes were used. It is recommended that you reference your Florida State Statutes online for further clarification or subsequent updates to the law.**

Think safety first & you may be the reason someone gets home safe today.