Pedestrian improperly walking along roadway
Florida Statute § 316.130
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
When a sidewalk is provided, pedestrians generally must use it rather than walk along the paved vehicle roadway, unless circumstances require otherwise. Without a sidewalk, walk on the left shoulder facing approaching traffic when practicable. Document sidewalk availability, shoulder conditions, direction of travel, and circumstances making compliance impracticable. Walking on a limited-access facility or its connecting ramp is separately prohibited, with an exception for governmental maintenance personnel.
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Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Pedestrian
- Type
- Non-Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Traffic infraction
- Points
- 0 — pedestrian/bicycle operation
- Fine / Penalty
- $15 base pedestrian/bicycle penalty; statutory exceptions and costs may apply
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.