This bill amends Florida Statutes to reclassify certain offenses related to motor vehicle lighting and license plate visibility. Specifically, it changes the penalty for driving a vehicle with prohibited lighting that attempts to stop another vehicle from a misdemeanor to a third-degree felony. Additionally, it reclassifies the offense of interfering with the legibility or visibility of a license plate from a noncriminal traffic infraction to a third-degree felony.

The bill also introduces new legal language that specifies the penalties for these offenses, stating that both violations will be punishable as provided in sections 775.082 or 775.083 of Florida law. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 44 Filed: 316.2397, 320.061