Failure to stop when traffic obstructed
Florida Statute § 316.2061
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
Do not enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless space beyond it can accommodate the whole vehicle without obstructing vehicles or pedestrians. A green light or other permission to proceed does not excuse entering a blocked intersection. Document available space, vehicle length, the point of entry, and the resulting or foreseeable obstruction; the duty is assessed before entry.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Intersection
- 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.