Low-speed vehicle unlawful operation
Florida Statute § 316.2122
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
Low-speed vehicles and mini trucks generally may travel only on streets posted 35 mph or less, although they may cross a faster road at an intersection. They need the applicable registration, title, insurance, and driver license; low-speed vehicles also need the listed lights, reflectors, parking brake, mirrors, windshield, seat belts, and VIN. Local authorities or DOT may prohibit use for safety. Confirm the vehicle classification before citing: low-speed autonomous delivery vehicles have separate equipment and limited 45-mph-road allowances.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Low-Speed Vehicle
- 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.