Traffic Laws and Regulations 316.072 7/16/2024
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Which of the following vehicles is exempt from the provisions of this chapter when actually engaged in work upon the highway?

  • Vehicles owned by the United States
  • Privately owned vehicles
  • Persons, teams, or motor vehicles and other equipment (correct)
  • Vehicles owned by the state or any county, city, town, district, or any other political subdivision of the state
  • What is NOT an exception to the provisions of this chapter for authorized emergency vehicles?

  • Conducting a nonemergency escort
  • Pursuing an actual or suspected violator of the law
  • Responding to an emergency call
  • Returning from a fire (correct)
  • Under what circumstances may the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle exceed the maximum speed limits?

  • As long as the driver does not endanger life or property (correct)
  • At all times
  • Only when responding to an emergency call
  • Only when pursuing an actual or suspected violator of the law
  • What is a requirement for the driver of a vehicle specified in paragraph (a) to fulfill?

    <p>To drive with due regard for the safety of all persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vehicles is NOT specified in paragraph (a)?

    <p>School bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle park or stand?

    <p>Irrespective of the provisions of this chapter, except when otherwise directed by a police officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition under which the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign?

    <p>After slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a privilege that may be exercised by the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle?

    <p>Traveling in the opposite direction of traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the provisions of this chapter apply?

    <p>On all state-maintained highways, county-maintained highways, and municipal streets and alleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of violating subsection (2) of this chapter?

    <p>It is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction?

    <p>Any person, and it is a misdemeanor of the second degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are exempt from complying with lawful orders or directions?

    <p>Certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of the owner or person employing or directing the driver of a vehicle?

    <p>Not to require or knowingly permit the operation of the vehicle upon a highway in any manner contrary to law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for willfully failing or refusing to comply with any lawful order or direction?

    <p>Punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can provide emergency medical treatment on the scene and provide transport of patients?

    <p>Certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics to provide emergency medical treatment?

    <p>They must be licensed under chapter 401 and in accordance with any local emergency medical response protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of violation is it to fail to perform any act required in this chapter?

    <p>Noncriminal traffic infraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is required to comply with the provisions of this chapter?

    <p>Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for willfully failing to comply with a lawful order or direction?

    <p>Misdemeanor of the second degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may respond to the scene of emergencies and provide emergency medical treatment?

    <p>Certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of highways do the provisions of this chapter apply to?

    <p>All state-maintained highways, county-maintained highways, and municipal streets and alleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may direct the driver of a vehicle to operate it in a manner contrary to law?

    <p>No one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for the operation of vehicles upon highways?

    <p>Obedience to traffic laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of failing to perform any act required in this chapter?

    <p>Noncriminal traffic infraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general rule for vehicles owned or operated by the state, counties, cities, or other political subdivisions?

    <p>They are subject to the provisions of this chapter, unless specifically exempted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle disregard regulations governing direction or movement?

    <p>So long as the driver does not endanger life or property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may exercise the privileges set forth in this section?

    <p>The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, a medical staff physician or technician, and the driver of an authorized law enforcement vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition under which the driver of a vehicle specified in paragraph (a) must fulfill?

    <p>Must drive with due regard for the safety of all persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are persons, teams, or motor vehicles and other equipment exempt from the provisions of this chapter?

    <p>When actually engaged in work upon the highway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a privilege that may be exercised by the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle?

    <p>Proceeding past a red or stop signal or stop sign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle park or stand?

    <p>Irrespective of the provisions of this chapter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a requirement for the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle?

    <p>To comply with the provisions of this chapter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Obedience to Traffic Laws

    • The provisions of Chapter 316 apply to the operation of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians on state-maintained highways, county-maintained highways, and municipal streets and alleys.
    • It is unlawful for anyone to fail to perform any act required or do any act forbidden in this chapter.

    Required Obedience to Traffic Laws

    • The owner or person employing the driver of a vehicle cannot require or knowingly permit the operation of the vehicle in a manner contrary to the law.
    • A violation of this subsection is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation.

    Obedience to Police and Fire Department Officials

    • It is unlawful and a misdemeanor of the second degree to willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of a law enforcement officer, traffic crash investigation officer, traffic infraction enforcement officer, or member of the fire department.
    • Certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics are exempt from this subsection when responding to emergencies and providing emergency medical treatment.

    Public Officers and Employees

    • The provisions of this chapter applicable to drivers of vehicles upon highways apply to drivers of vehicles owned or operated by the United States, the state, or any county, city, town, district, or political subdivision of the state.
    • Exceptions are made for persons, teams, or motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway.

    Authorized Emergency Vehicles

    • Authorized emergency vehicles, when responding to an emergency call, in pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, or responding to a fire alarm, may exercise privileges such as parking or standing irrespective of provisions, proceeding past red or stop signals, and exceeding maximum speed limits.
    • The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle must exercise due regard for the safety of all persons and may not recklessly disregard the safety of others.

    Obedience to Traffic Laws

    • The provisions of Chapter 316 apply to the operation of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians on state-maintained highways, county-maintained highways, and municipal streets and alleys.
    • It is unlawful for anyone to fail to perform any act required or do any act forbidden in this chapter.

    Required Obedience to Traffic Laws

    • The owner or person employing the driver of a vehicle cannot require or knowingly permit the operation of the vehicle in a manner contrary to the law.
    • A violation of this subsection is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation.

    Obedience to Police and Fire Department Officials

    • It is unlawful and a misdemeanor of the second degree to willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of a law enforcement officer, traffic crash investigation officer, traffic infraction enforcement officer, or member of the fire department.
    • Certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics are exempt from this subsection when responding to emergencies and providing emergency medical treatment.

    Public Officers and Employees

    • The provisions of this chapter applicable to drivers of vehicles upon highways apply to drivers of vehicles owned or operated by the United States, the state, or any county, city, town, district, or political subdivision of the state.
    • Exceptions are made for persons, teams, or motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway.

    Authorized Emergency Vehicles

    • Authorized emergency vehicles, when responding to an emergency call, in pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, or responding to a fire alarm, may exercise privileges such as parking or standing irrespective of provisions, proceeding past red or stop signals, and exceeding maximum speed limits.
    • The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle must exercise due regard for the safety of all persons and may not recklessly disregard the safety of others.

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