Florida Administrative Code

The Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023) https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17071, is hereby adopted by this rule and made a part of the rules of the Department of Transportation. This federal doc…

(1) FDOT Manual Number 750-010-002, Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads, and Streets in Florida, Rev. 1/19, is hereby incorporated by this rule at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10192, and available from the State Traffic Engineering and Operations Office at ww…

The Department will designate scenic highways under Section 335.093, F.S., in accordance with Florida Scenic Highways Program Handbook, effective 11/11/16, which is incorporated by reference herein https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07834 and available at florid…

The Fixed Guideway Transportation Systems State Safety and Security Oversight Program Standard, July 2024, edition, is hereby incorporated by reference at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16906 and available at http://www.fdot.gov.transit/. Rulemaking Authority…

Chapter 4 of the Pavement Type Selection Manual, "Pavement Selection Process and Industry Involvement," FDOT Manual Number 625-010-005-e, Rev. 03/08, is hereby incorporated by this rule and made a part of the rules of the Department of Transportation. Copies of this chapter are a…

(1) The following terms are defined: (a) "Bench" means a seat designed for seating two or more persons, which is placed along a regular transit bus route at or near recognized transit bus stops. (b) "Department" means the Florida Department of Transportation. (c) "Clear Zone" mea…

The appropriate city or county government in whose jurisdiction a shelter is to be located may approve, by written authorization, the erection and placement of a shelter on the right of way of a state road along with any appurtenant totem sign, subject to the following: (1) A she…

The Department allows placement and maintenance of benches on the right of way of a state highway pursuant to written approval by the appropriate city or county government within whose jurisdiction the bench is to be located. All bus benches shall be subject to the following: (1)…

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 337.407, 337.408, 479.04 FS. History-New 12-26-90, Repealed 5-25-08.

(1) A public transit provider as defined in Section 341.031, F.S., may designate a "Bus Stop" within the boundaries of the right of way of a state road. (2) The location of a transit bus stop site on a state road right of way is dictated by the needs of the riding public and the …

The appropriate city or county government in whose jurisdiction a waste disposal receptacle is to be located may approve, by written authorization, the placement of waste disposal receptacles on the right of way of a state road subject to the following: (1) Waste disposal recepta…

(1) Purpose. This rule is adopted to authorize use of and to control the right of way on the State Highway System, for purposes not addressed by other rules of the Department, a lease agreement of state owned property entered into pursuant to Section 337.25(5), F.S., or other agr…

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 337.17 FS. Law Implemented 337.17 FS. History-New 5-9-70, Formerly 14-7.01, Amended 7-9-75, Formerly 14-21.01, Amended 3-21-90, 8-11-05, Repealed 12-14-09.

(1) Purpose. This rule chapter sets forth the requirements to be certified by the Department as qualified to bid for the performance of road, bridge, or public transportation construction contracts, in excess of $250,000. (2) Exceptions. Except for the provisions of Rules 14-22.0…

(1) Application for Qualification. (a) Persons or firms who request to qualify to bid for the performance of road, bridge, or public transportation construction projects in excess of $250,000, shall file an annual Application for Qualification, (Online Web Application), Form 375-…

(1) Verification of Information. The Department will make such inquiries and investigations as deemed necessary to verify and evaluate whether the applicant is competent, responsible, and possesses the necessary financial resources to perform the requested work based upon the fol…

(1) General Qualification Requirements. General factors the Department will consider in determining qualification include: (a) Adequacy of financial resources as set forth in subparagraphs 14-22.003(2)(a)3. and 4., F.A.C. (b) History of conviction for contract crime by an applica…

A contractor who is currently qualified, or seeking to be qualified, shall notify the Contracts Administration Office in writing within 30 days of the filing of a criminal Information or Indictment or the conviction of a contract crime applicable to the contractor, or any affilia…

(1) The applicant's period of qualification shall be 18 months from the applicant's fiscal year ending date included in the application. For good cause, the Department shall approve a period of qualification less than 18 months. Good cause shall mean as set forth in Rule 14-22.01…

(1) The Certificate of Qualification shall establish an applicant's Maximum Capacity Rating, which will be reduced by the total value of their current uncompleted work, regardless of its location and with whom it may be contracted, to determine the bidding capacity at any particu…

(1) Two or more qualified bidders may bid jointly provided each party has requested the proposal document be issued to the joint venture; the combined joint venture meets the requirements of subsection 14-22.008(1), F.A.C., and the combined Current Capacity of the parties to the …

(1) Proposal documents for a specific project shall be issued only to a prospective bidder who has a Current Capacity equal to or greater than the budgeted contract amount and a Certificate of Qualification which expires on or after the date proposals are to be received, covering…

(1) Any bid that exceeds the Current Capacity of the bidder based upon the most recently issued Certificate of Qualification shall be rejected unless the bidder fulfills the requirements of subsection 14-22.009(3), F.A.C. Pursuant to subsection 14-22.006(1), F.A.C., Current Capac…

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 337.105, 337.14(1) FS. Law Implemented 337.105, 337.11, 337.14, 337.164 FS. History-New 12-20-89, Amended 1-4-94, Repealed 10-10-10.

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 337.14(1) FS. Law Implemented 337.14, 337.164 FS. History-New 12-20-89, Amended 1-4-94, Repealed 10-10-10.

(1) As provided in Section 337.16(2), F.S., the Department, for good cause, may deny, suspend, or revoke a contractor's Certificate of Qualification. A suspension, revocation, or denial for good cause pursuant to this rule shall prohibit the contractor from bidding on any Departm…

(1) A contractor whose qualification to bid has been revoked or denied because of contract crime may, at any time after revocation or denial, file a petition for reapplication or reinstatement. However, a contractor may not petition for reapplication or reinstatement for a period…

(1) The Department may summarily issue an emergency suspension of a contractor's qualification to bid if it finds that imminent danger exists to the public health, safety, or welfare. (2) The written notice of emergency suspension shall state the specific facts and reasons for fi…

(1) Contractors who do not possess a Certificate of Qualification shall be determined non-responsible if the Department determines that good cause exists. Good cause shall exist when any one of the circumstances specified in subsection 14-22.012(1), F.A.C., occurs. (2) Determinat…

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 337.14(1) FS. Law Implemented 337.11, 337.14, 337.167 FS. History-New 11-10-82, Amended 8-25-83, Formerly 14-22.15, Amended 12-20-89, 1-4-94, 7-1-95, 7-2-95, 7-8-01, 6-27-04, 12-18-05, 5-15-06, 11-5-06, 1-23-08, 10-10-10.

(1) Any surety company providing a performance bond, that does not promptly and satisfactorily settle or provide a defense for claims or actions in connection with liabilities arising under a construction or maintenance contract for which the surety company previously furnished a…

Rulemaking Authority 120.57(3), 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 120.57(3)(a), 337.11 FS. History-New 11-12-85, Formerly 14-25.22, Amended 10-18-89, 4-17-91, 1-15-92, 2-10-92, 9-20-94, Repealed 9-26-07.

Rulemaking Authority 120.57(3), 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 120.57(3), 337.11 FS. History-New 11-12-85, Formerly 14-25.23, Amended 10-18-89, 4-17-91, 9-20-94, Repealed 9-26-07.

Rulemaking Authority 120.57(3), 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 120.57(3), 337.11(5) FS. History-New 11-12-85, Formerly 14-25.24, Amended 10-18-89, 4-17-91, 6-24-91, 8-11-92, 9-20-94, 5-23-95, 8-29-95, 1-17-99, Repealed 9-26-07.

Rulemaking Authority 120.57(3), 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 120.57(3)(e) FS. History-New 11-12-85, Formerly 14-25.26, Amended 10-18-89, 1-17-99, Repealed 9-26-07.

All terms in this rule chapter shall have the same meaning as defined in section 316.003, F.S., except that "Department" shall refer to the Department of Transportation. Additionally, the following terms are defined: (1) "Applicant" means a person or entity requesting a permit. (…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule chapter is to protect the public safety, to reduce interference with traffic flow on state owned highways and structures, and to preserve the state's transportation facilities by providing standards and procedures to govern issuance of permit…

Certain dimensional (width, height, length) exemptions from permit are enumerated in sections 316.515 and 316.535, F.S. Exempted entities are also exempt from the requirements for qualified escorts. No permit exemptions are allowed for weight. Rulemaking Authority 316.550, 334.04…

(1) The Department shall consider the following criteria when evaluating permit requests and prescribing conditions limiting the use of said permit: (a) Whether the load can be reasonably dismantled or disassembled; (b) Protection of the motoring public from traffic hazards creat…

Rulemaking Authority 316.550 FS. Law Implemented 316.550, 320.0104(2) FS. History-New 11-22-94, Amended 2-1-10, Repealed 8-23-16.

Everglades Agricultural Area tandems comprised of any combination of truck tractor, as defined in Section 316.003(100), F.S., semitrailer, as defined in Section 316.003(75), F.S., and trailer, as defined in Section 316.003(96), F.S., coupled together so as to operate as a single …

Rulemaking Authority 316.550 FS. Law Implemented 316.550, 320.0104(2) FS. History-New 3-28-95, Repealed 2-1-10.

Rulemaking Authority 316.550, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 316.550, 334.044(27) FS. History-New 9-15-87, Amended 6-23-96, 11-10-98, Transferred to 14-26.00425.

Rulemaking Authority 316.550, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.550 FS. History-New 8-26-82, Formerly 14-26.06, Amended 9-15-87, 7-21-91, 6-23-96, 11-10-98, Transferred to 14-26.00411.

Permits are granted with the specific understanding that the permittee shall be responsible and liable for any damage to state roadways and structures. The permittee shall hold blameless and harmless and shall indemnify the State of Florida, Department of Transportation and membe…

The following schedule of fees shall be charged by the Department for permits for overweight and/or overdimensional vehicles operating on state owned roadways and bridges: TABLE 1A - SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR OVERDIMENSION PERMITS TRIP PERMIT 10 Days MULTI-TRIP PERMITS 12 Months ROUTE…

The following entities are exempt from the fee requirements specified in Rule 14-26.008, F.A.C., above: (1) Governmental Entities. (2) Special taxing districts. (3) Seminole Tribe as defined in Chapter 285, F.S. (4) Any person or entity moving portable public school buildings. (5…

(1) Each axle must have tires of the same size and Section 393.75, rev. 10/08, as required by section 316.302(1), F.S. (2) A vehicle equipped with dual tires may have the dual tires replaced by a single tire so long as the vehicle, axle, and tire load ratings are not exceeded. (3…

Rulemaking Authority 316.550 FS. Law Implemented 316.550 FS. History-New 8-26-82, Amended 12-6-83, Formerly 14-26.10, Amended 4-22-92, 6-23-96, 11-10-98, Repealed 10-4-10.

Rulemaking Authority 316.550 FS. Law Implemented 316.550 FS. History-New 8-26-82, Amended 12-6-83, Formerly 14-26.11, Amended 11-10-98, Repealed 2-1-10.