Florida Administrative Code

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 History-New 3-27-05, Amended 11-24-11, Repealed 1-12-16.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.

Rulemaking Authority 316.515, 316.611, 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 316.555 FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.05, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.515, 316.611, 338.239(1), 334.044(2) FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 316.555 FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.06, Repromulgated 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.261-.263, 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.07, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.08, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.10, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.252, 316.611, 334.044(2), 338-239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.252, 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.11, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulelmaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.12, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239 FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.13, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.14, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Rulemaking Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.239 FS. History-New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.15, Repromulgated 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

(1) This rule adopts the federal minimum safety standards for track, freight car, and locomotive inspections prescribed by 49 C.F.R. Parts 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 223, 225, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 236, 238, 239 and 240, as printed in the annual edi…

The following definitions apply to this Part II: (1) "Applicant" means any person or entity seeking permission to open or close a public railroad-highway grade crossing. (2) "Application" means a Railroad Grade Crossing Application, Form 725-090-66, Rev. 01/13, incorporated herei…

(1) Purpose. To establish the degree of Department and railroad participation in the cost of public railroad-highway grade crossings. (2) Installation and Modification. The method of determining responsibility for installation or modification costs shall be as follows: At all pub…

(1) Purpose. To establish standards for the opening and closing of public railroad-highway grade crossings. The objectives of these uniform standards will be to reduce the accident/incident frequency and severity at public railroad-highway grade crossings, and improve rail and mo…

(1) Basic Equipment. All existing public railroad-highway grade crossings without active warning devices shall have reflectorized railroad crossbucks on the right hand side of the road on both sides of the tracks as specified by the U.S. Department of Transportation Manual on Uni…

(1) Definitions for Use in Part III. (a) "Applicant" means any person or local governmental entity requesting a rail corridor opening or closure on a Department-owned inactive rail corridor. (b) "Application" means the Rail Corridor Crossing Permit Application for Department-Owne…

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule chapter is to promote safe civil aviation by eliminating hazards; to provide airfield standards for airports; to provide standards for airport marking and lighting; to license and register airports, pursuant to the licensing and registration …

(1) Any proposed new airport requires an airport site approval order issued by the Florida Department of Transportation (Department). Site approval by the Department is required prior to the establishment of an operational airport. (2) Issuance of a new airport site approval orde…

(1) Licensing and Registration Requirement. Except for the exemptions provided in Rule 14-60.003, F.A.C., above, or in the event of an in-flight emergency, the owner or lessee of any airport in the state of Florida shall have either an airport license or airport registration prio…

Airports fulfilling the requirements of Title 14, C.F.R., Aeronautics and Space, Chapter 1, Federal Aviation Regulations, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Part 139, Certification and Operations: Land Airports Serving Certain Air Carriers, dated Janua…

(1) Airspace Obstruction Permit. (a) Any person proposing the erection, alteration, or modification of any structure that would exceed federal obstruction standards and which lies within the Department's jurisdictional area of responsibility is required to obtain an airspace obst…

The following application forms are incorporated by reference into this rule chapter and shall be used to apply for an airspace obstruction permit or public airport site approval: FORM NUMBER DATE TITLE 725-040-11 (02/04) Airspace Obstruction Permit Application 725-040-12 (02/04)…

(1) Each public-use airport meeting the criteria of Sections 330.401(1)(a)1. through 3., F.S., shall require a diesel exhaust fluid safety mitigation and exclusion plan for each fixed-base operator that performs onsite treatment of aviation fuel with system icing inhibitor. (2) P…

Rulemaking Authority 316.515(12), 334.044(2), 338.239 FS. Law Implemented 338.01, 338.22-.241 FS. History-New 8-5-96, Amended 10-30-96, Repealed 11-5-09.

Unless defined below, words, phrases, or terms contained herein shall have the definitions set forth in Florida Statutes, including Sections 316.003 and 338.221, Florida Statutes. As used in these rules and regulations, the following words, phrases, or terms shall have the follow…

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 338.239 FS. Law Implemented 316.1001, 338.155, 338.165(3), 338.2216, 338.239 FS. History-New 11-5-09, Amended 2-19-14, Repealed 12-5-18.

Rulemaking Authority 316.550(5), 334.044(2), 338.239 FS. Law Implemented 316.550(1), 324.044(14), 338.239 FS. History-New 11-5-09, Repealed 12-5-18.

(1) Operation of Vehicles. Vehicles using the Turnpike System must comply with State Uniform Traffic laws as described in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, and this rule chapter. (2) Toll Collection. Vehicles entering the Turnpike System will be assessed tolls in accordance with the…

The Turnpike Enterprise will allow Turnpike Tandems access to the Turnpike System, consistent with the provisions specified herein: (1) Size, Weight, and Safety Enforcement. (a) The Turnpike Enterprise, the Florida Highway Patrol, or their respective staffs are authorized to insp…

(1) Driver Requirements. (a) All drivers of Turnpike Tandems must have a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an endorsement for double trailers consistent with the provisions of Section 322.57, F.S. (b) All drivers of Turnpike Tandems and all other individuals or compa…