Florida Administrative Code

(1) Operational use of permits. The configuration and weight(s) of a vehicle and its load traveling under permit must match the configuration and weight(s) described on the permit and any authorized amendments to that permit. For vehicles traveling under a trip permit, the vehicl…

Rulemaking Authority 316.550, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.550 FS. History-New 8-26-82, Formerly 14-26.13, Amended 7-21-91, 6-23-96, Repealed 2-1-10.

(1) Definitions. For the purposes of this rule: (a) A "Sealed Containerized Load" means a freight container with or without wheels, as defined in Title 49 C.F.R., Part 59, Sec 5901(4), Rev. 2008, incorporated herein by reference, available at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/refer…

(1) Suspension or revocation of permits. (a) The Department will suspend or revoke a multi-trip or trip permit for a specified period of time for the following: 1. The permittee fails to comply with the regulations of this rule chapter or the requirements of Florida Statutes. 2. …

(1) Any vehicle in violation of any permit criteria, or operating without a permit where one is required, will be required to correct all offending irregularities or obtain a new permit based on the vehicle's actual load prior to release of the vehicle. Additionally, the followin…

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.130, 335.02(1), 337.406(1), 496.404 FS. History-New 10-25-89, Amended 7-6-93, Repealed 11-19-07.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1)(b), 120.60, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1)(b), 120.60, 334.044(2), 335.02(1), 337.406(1), 496.425 FS. History-New 10-25-89, Amended 7-6-93, Repealed 11-19-07.

Rest areas, welcome centers, truck comfort stations and wayside parks are provided for the rest, relaxation, and comfort of the traveling public. These roadside facilities are safely removed from the traveled way to provide motorists with a safe opportunity to stop and rest. Pers…

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 335.16(1) FS. Law Implemented 334.044(28), 335.16(1), 337.406(1) FS. History-New 9-2-82, Formerly 14-28.03, Amended 10-25-89, 8-28-91, 7-6-93, Repealed 11-19-07.

(1) Only organizations registered with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, pursuant to chapter 496, F.S., and holding a valid consumer certificate of exemption issued by the Department of Revenue may apply for a permit to solicit funds within approved rest areas …

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1)(a), 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.130, 334.044(28), 335.02(1), 337.406(1), 496.425 FS. History-New 10-25-89, Amended 5-23-90, 7-6-93, Repealed 11-19-07.

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.130, 335.02(1), 337.406(1), 496.425 FS. History-New 10-25-89, Amended 7-6-93, Repealed 11-19-07.

Rulemaking Authority 120.60, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 120.60, 316.130, 335.02(1), 337.406(1), 496.415, 496.416, 496.417, 496.425 FS. History-New 10-25-89, Amended 7-6-93, 1-17-99, Repealed 11-19-07.

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 334.03(2), 334.044(11), 335.01, 335.02, 335.08 FS. History-New 3-18-76, Formerly 14-33.02, Amended 8-5-96, 4-9-07, 12-14-09, Repealed 10-20-15.

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 339.419 FS. Law Implemented 339.401-.421 FS. History-New 8-5-96, Amended 1-17-99, Repealed 6-16-15.

(1) Department Authorization Required. Written authorization by the Department pursuant to this rule is required for any person to alter, remove, or install landscaping on the Department's right-of-way. Whenever the construction or maintenance of utilities causes the displacement…

(1) Purpose. The Department may provide grant assistance for beautification projects in accordance with section 339.2405, F.S., to a local governmental entity or a local beautification council. (2) Definitions. (a) "Agreement" means the contract between the Applicant and the Depa…

Rulemaking Authority 339.2405 FS. Law Implemented 339.2405 FS. History-New 3-9-99, Amended 11-22-01, 3-20-03, 8-10-03, 12-23-03, 12-24-08, Repealed 6-21-18.

(1) Award of Grants. (a) The Secretary will award grants in the order they appear on the prioritized list and in accordance with available funding. Each grant will be limited to a maximum of 10% of the total Department's beautification grants budget. (b) Official notice of each g…

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 337.2505(1), 479.02(7), 479.106(8) FS. Law Implemented 334.044(26), 335.167, 337.405, 479.106 FS. History-New 1-19-99, Amended 2-7-02, 2-8-06, 12-24-08, Transferred to 14-10.057.

(1) Definitions. (a) "Applicant" means any person or entity, including a local governmental entity, seeking permission for an overhanging encroachment. (b) "Banner" means a length or sheet of cloth, fabric, plastic, or other flexible material bearing a message which may be either…

(1) Purpose. This rule is established to regulate the location and manner for installation and adjustment of utility facilities on any Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) right-of-way, in the interest of safety and the protection, utilization, and future development of su…

(1) Purpose. This rule is established to provide requirements for the installation, operation, maintenance, relocation, and adjustment of Small Wireless Equipment and Small Wireless Structures within the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) rights-of-way in a manner that…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish standards for safety inspection of bridges, as well as certification requirements for bridge inspectors. (2) The Manual for Bridge Evaluation, Third Edition, with 2019 Interim Revisions, published by the American Association o…

(1) This rule chapter provides for a system of guide signing that will perform the following functions: (a) Inform and guide motorists to the needed signed facilities and motorist services. (b) Improve traffic flow at interchanges or intersections near destinations that generate …

As used in this rule chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Applicant" means the person or entity seeking authorization for a sign under this rule chapter. (2) "Community Wayfinding Guide Sign" means a directional guide sign that is part …

(1) Trailblazers shall be used for destinations which are five miles or more from the interchange or intersection and a motorist could drive through highly developed areas, "Y" intersections, or multiple strip developments to reach the destination. (2) Local governments shall hav…

(1) Sign requests must originate from state agencies, city or county resolution, official representatives of schools or universities, or representatives of tourist attractions or businesses. Requests shall be made, in writing, to the District Traffic Operations Engineer for the D…

(1) Guide signs for other than recreational, historical, or cultural facilities, shall be white on green in color. Guide signs for recreational, historical, or cultural facilities shall be white on brown in color. For existing white on green destination guide signs a combination …

(1) General. The criteria referenced for destinations listed in Table 2 are used to determine which supplemental destinations are eligible for signage on limited access facilities. Table 2 - Criteria for Signing Destinations on Limited Access Facilities Type of Destination Criter…

(1) General Criteria. (a) General service signing is used when the general services provided are infrequent and not within sight of the interchange. (b) Requests for general service signing (except Logo signing) shall be directed to the District Traffic Operations Engineer. (c) G…

(1) General. The criteria referenced for destinations listed in Table 4 are used to determine which destinations will be signed for on non-limited access facilities. (2) Standards. (a) Not more than six eligible destinations, including cities, shall be signed at any intersection …

(1) General Criteria. (a) General service signing is used when the general services provided are infrequent, and not within sight of the intersection. (b) Requests for General Service Signing (except Logo signing) shall be directed to the District Traffic Operations Engineer. (c)…

(1) Place name signs other than for natural geographic features and official boundaries of counties, municipalities, or unincorporated areas shall not be erected on non-limited access facilities. (2) Place name signs for other governmental or quasi-governmental boundaries includi…

Place name signs for sovereign lands or an unincorporated area will be eligible for signing through the Department's permit system upon written request of the county. Such requests must demonstrate the following: (1) A clearly identifiable localized development in the area. (2) T…

(1) Place name signs shall have a white legend on a green rectangular background. (2) Place name signs shall be retro-reflectorized and shall conform to the MUTCD standards and specifications for guide signs and general information signs. (3) Place name sign information shall be …

Rulemaking Authority 316.0745 FS. Law Implemented 316.0745 FS. History-New 3-27-05, Amended 11-24-11, Repealed 1-12-16. PART V COMMUNITY WAYFINDING GUIDE SIGNS

(1) This rule chapter provides statewide criteria for community wayfinding guide signs to be installed on the state highway system. (2) All regulatory, warning, and general service signs within the community wayfinding guide system plan shall conform to the MUTCD. Community wayfi…

(1) Red, yellow, orange, purple, or the fluorescent versions thereof, fluorescent yellow-green, or fluorescent pink shall not be used as background colors for community wayfinding guide signs, in order to minimize confusion with critical, higher-priority regulatory, warning, cons…

(1) Pedestrian wayfinding signs that are designed as a part of a community wayfinding guide sign system plan are intended to provide direction to pedestrians or other users of a sidewalk or other roadside area and should be located to minimize their conspicuity to vehicular traff…

(1) At the boundaries of the geographical area within which community wayfinding guide signing is used, an informational guide sign may be posted to inform road users about the presence of community wayfinding guide signs and to identify the meanings of the various color codes or…

(1) Part VI of this rule chapter provides eligible local governments with the criteria for Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) and guidance for the installation of TODS on non-limited access facilities on the state highway system in accordance with the MUTCD. (2) Prior to t…

(1) Development of a TODS program is limited to rural areas as provided in Section 479.262, F.S. (2) To qualify as a TODS destination, the tourist-oriented businesses, services, or activities shall meet the following minimum conditions: (a) The major portion (51%) of income or vi…

(1) TODS may be installed on the state highway system only after permitted by the Department. (a) TODS shall not be permitted by the Department if they interfere with the effectiveness of other traffic control devices. (b) TODS shall only be permitted at the nearest intersection …

(1) In accordance with Rule 14-51.012, F.A.C., trailblazers shall be required if a motorist must navigate one or more turns to get from a local road intersection to the destination. All trailblazers required for guidance to a destination shall be in place on the local road system…

(1) The planning, design, installation, and maintenance of TODS and their supporting structures are the responsibility of the local government and must conform to the criteria in subsection 14-51.014(8), F.A.C., Design Standard Index 17354 and the applicable sections of the MUTCD…

Rulemaking Authority 316.515, 316.611, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.515 FS. History-New 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.012, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.515, 316.611, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 316.611 FS. History-New 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.515, 316.555, 316.611, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 316.611 FS. History-New 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.515, 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 338.239(1), 338.22-.244 FS. History-New 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.