Flashing red signal
Florida Statute § 316.076(1)(a)
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
At a flashing red signal, stop at the marked stop line; if none, before the near-side crosswalk; if neither exists, at the nearest point with a view of approaching traffic before entering the intersection. Proceed only under the same yielding rules that apply after stopping at a stop sign. A rolling stop does not satisfy the duty. Flashing yellow requires caution rather than a stop. Railroad-crossing signals are governed by separate railroad provisions.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Traffic Control
- 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.