Trailer — clearance lamps, side markers & reflectors
Florida Statute § 316.2225(4)-(6)
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 13, 2026.
Quick Summary
Under §316.217 lighting conditions, trailers and semitrailers over 3,000 pounds gross weight require two front clearance lamps; two side marker lamps and two reflectors on each side (front/rear); and two rear clearance lamps, two rear reflectors, and a stop light. Pole trailers over 3,000 pounds have the separate subsection (5) configuration. At 3,000 pounds gross or less, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers require two rear reflectors; a trailer/semitrailer obscuring the tow vehicle stop lamp also requires a stop light under (6). These are additional requirements; assess §316.221 taillamps and §316.222 stop lamps/turn signals separately. Document actual gross weight, trailer type, lighting conditions, lamp position and visibility. Boat trailer, utility trailer, trailer lights.
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Lighting
- Type
- Non-Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Nonmoving infraction
- Points
- 0
- Fine / Penalty
- $30 base nonmoving penalty; costs and applicable statutory penalties 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.