Driving left of center prohibited
Florida Statute § 316.087
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
Driving left of center is prohibited at a hillcrest or curve where the limited view creates an opposing-traffic hazard, within 100 feet of or through a railroad crossing, and near a view-obstructed bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. The 100-foot intersection rule has a specific advance-sign requirement for state/county highways outside city limits. Exceptions include one-way roads, a necessary obstruction avoidance, and left turns into or out of an alley, private road, or driveway. Identify the location, measured distance, sight restriction, and applicable exception.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Passing
- Type
- Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Moving infraction
- Points
- 3
- Fine / Penalty
- $60 base moving penalty; speeding/enhanced-zone schedules may differ
Base fines are not the total payable amount. Costs, enforcement method, crash consequences, prior history, and court disposition can change penalties or points. A reported zero does not rule out license suspension or revocation.
Court & Enforcement
Court & Enforcement
- Mandatory Court
- No, generally
- NTA Eligible
- N/A — civil citation
- Custodial Arrest
- No — civil infraction (absent separate lawful basis)
NTA means notice to appear. Eligibility is conditional; these fields do not independently authorize arrest. Confirm the exact statutory track, lawful arrest authority, traffic procedure, and agency policy.
Arrest authority guideCivil infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury require a hearing under §318.19.