§ 316.238, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 316. STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
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(1) Whenever a motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway or shoulder adjacent thereto during the times specified in s. 316.217, the driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle, subject to the following requirements and limitations:
(a) Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, such driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, specified in ss. 316.237(1)(b) and 316.430(2)(b) shall be deemed to avoid glare at all times, regardless of road contour and loading.
(b) Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches another vehicle from the rear within 300 feet, such driver shall use a distribution of light permissible under this chapter other than the uppermost distribution of light specified in ss. 316.237(1)(a) and 316.430(2)(a).
(2) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 28, ch. 76-31; s. 187, ch. 99-248.
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- § 316.217, Fla. Stat.When lighted lamps are required.Printed as s. 316.217
- § 316.237, Fla. Stat.Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.Printed as ss. 316.237(1)(a) and 316.430(2)(a); ss. 316.237(1)(b) and 316.430(2)(b)
- § 316.430, Fla. Stat.Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.Printed as ss. 316.237(1)(a) and 316.430(2)(a); ss. 316.237(1)(b) and 316.430(2)(b)
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