Failure to dim high beams
Florida Statute § 316.238
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
During required-lighting conditions, use beams that reveal people and vehicles at a safe distance without prohibited glare. For an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, use a distribution that does not project glare into the other driver's eyes; lawful low beams satisfy that requirement. When following another vehicle within 300 feet, do not use the uppermost beam. Record relative direction, distance, lighting conditions, and the beam/glare observed.
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Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Lighting
- Type
- Non-Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Moving infraction
- Points
- 3
- Fine / Penalty
- $60 base moving penalty; costs and statutory exceptions may apply
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.