Stopping/standing/parking prohibited
Florida Statute § 316.1945
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
Identify whether the conduct is stopping, standing, or parking: the exceptions differ. No stopping includes sidewalks, crosswalks, intersections, tracks, bicycle paths, and specified obstructing locations. Standing/parking restrictions include 15 feet from hydrants, 20 feet from intersection crosswalks, 30 feet approaching specified roadside signals/signs, driveways, and exclusive bicycle lanes, with a momentary passenger-loading exception. Parking near rails uses a 50-foot rule and a loading exception. Check officer/control-device directions, necessary traffic avoidance, and limited-access breakdown/aid exceptions; document the exact location and distance.
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Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Parking
- 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.