Red traffic signal
Florida Statute § 316.075(1)(c)1
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
A driver facing steady red must stop before the near-side crosswalk or, if none, before entering the intersection, and remain stopped until permitted to proceed. For an authorized turn on red, stop at the marked stop line, otherwise before the crosswalk, otherwise at the nearest point with a view before entering. Document that the signal was red when the vehicle entered, rather than merely changing while it was already inside. Lawful turns on red remain subject to posted restrictions and yielding duties.
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Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Traffic Control
- Type
- Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Moving infraction
- Points
- 4 for traffic-signal violation; 0 for qualifying camera enforcement; other device violations generally 3
- Fine / Penalty
- $158 statutory penalty for failure to stop at a traffic signal; other moving-device violations generally $60; costs and enforcement method affect total
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.