Improper turn at intersection
Florida Statute § 316.151
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
A right turn must approach and turn as close as practicable to the right curb/edge. A left turn must begin from the extreme left lane lawfully available and end in a lawful lane for the new direction. Traffic-control devices may prescribe another path. When overtaking a same-direction bicycle before turning right, signal and turn only when the bicycle is at least 20 feet from the intersection and the turn is safe. Document lane geometry, markings, and the actual path; bicycles have additional permitted left-turn methods.
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Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Turning
- 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.