Bill > H7061

This bill makes several changes to Florida's transportation laws, including establishing a Seaport Security Advisory Committee under the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council to discuss security issues and manage a seaport security grant program. It also increases the annual funding for the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Program from $15 million to $25 million. The bill revises circumstances under which the Department of Transportation (DOT) can direct the removal of traffic control devices, allowing them to remove devices that don't meet requirements and requiring prior approval for replacements. Additionally, the DOT is authorized to prohibit the operation of "commercial megacycles" (large, pedal-powered vehicles with auxiliary motors, seating 5-15 passengers) on roads under its jurisdiction if deemed unsafe. The bill also updates airport zoning regulations to align with federal standards, clarifies definitions related to autonomous vehicles and other vehicle types, modifies requirements for vehicle registration and driver licenses, and adjusts various fees and provisions related to vehicle licensing and registration. It also addresses the operation of vehicles equipped with autonomous technology, including safety requirements and exemptions, and makes changes to laws concerning airport hazard areas, including permitting processes and definitions. Finally, it mandates the installation of roadside barriers in specific locations where drownings have occurred due to vehicle departures from state roads and requires a study on driver-assistive truck platooning technology.