Mirror violation
Florida Statute § 316.294
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
A vehicle, including one towing another, must have a mirror positioned to give the driver a view of the highway at least 200 feet behind the vehicle. Assess the actual available view, including obstruction by a trailer or load, and document a missing, damaged, or poorly positioned mirror that prevents it. This section does not require a particular number of mirrors when the required rearward view is otherwise provided; tint-related side-mirror rules are separate.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Equipment
- Type
- Non-Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Nonmoving infraction
- Points
- 0
- Fine / Penalty
- $30 base nonmoving penalty; offense-specific penalties/court costs 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.