Bill > S0350

This bill amends section 316.183 of Florida Statutes related to unlawful speed, modifying the existing language about driving at slow speeds. Currently, the law prohibits driving so slowly that it impedes normal traffic movement, with exceptions for safe operation or legal requirements. The proposed change adds a specific exception that allows drivers to reduce speed in compliance with local ordinances, particularly those related to operating vehicles on flooded or inundated streets. This means that if a local government has established rules about driving during flooding conditions, drivers can legally reduce their speed to follow those local regulations without being cited for impeding traffic. The bill simplifies some of the legal language, changing "No person shall" to "A person may not" while maintaining the core intent of the original statute. The amendment becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, providing immediate guidance to drivers about their speed obligations during unusual street conditions.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/350