Florida Administrative Code

(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 History-New 11-22-94, Amended 2-1-10, Repealed 8-23-16.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 History-New 3-28-95, Repealed 2-1-10.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.

(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)…