The bill amends section 336.045 of the Florida Statutes to enhance school zone and pedestrian safety by establishing new requirements for the design and construction of crosswalks. Specifically, it mandates that all plans for crosswalk installations in school zones or on public streets, roads, or highways with a speed limit exceeding 35 miles per hour must include appropriate traffic control devices. These devices must conform to specific chapters of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, including provisions for Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, Flashing Beacons, and In-Roadway Warning Lights, which are to be used in conjunction to improve crosswalk visibility.

The new regulations will take effect on October 1, 2026, ensuring that safety measures are in place for pedestrians in high-speed areas near schools. This legislative change aims to reduce accidents and enhance the safety of students and pedestrians by requiring the implementation of standardized traffic control devices at crosswalks that are not located at signalized intersections.