The bill amends section 336.045 of the Florida Statutes to enhance safety in school zones and on certain streets, roads, or highways by requiring specific traffic control devices for crosswalk installations. Starting October 1, 2026, all design and construction plans for crosswalks located in school zones or on public roads with a speed limit exceeding 35 miles per hour, and not at signalized intersections, must include appropriate traffic control devices. These devices must conform to standards outlined in the most recent Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, specifically referencing Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, Flashing Beacons, and In-Roadway Warning Lights.

The bill emphasizes the importance of visibility for crosswalks by mandating that In-Roadway Warning Lights be used in conjunction with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons or Flashing Beacons. This legislative change aims to improve pedestrian safety in areas frequented by schoolchildren and other pedestrians. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.