The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to noncriminal traffic infractions that result in vehicle crashes. It introduces new penalties for individuals found guilty of specific infractions, particularly those involving vulnerable road users. For instance, if a person is required to appear before a designated official and is found to have committed an infraction against a vulnerable road user, they will face a civil penalty of at least $5,000, a one-year suspension of their driver's license, and mandatory attendance at a driver improvement course. Additionally, the bill establishes higher civil penalties and license suspensions for repeat offenders of certain infractions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the financial responsibility requirements for vehicle owners or operators who have been convicted of specific infractions resulting in crashes. It mandates that these individuals maintain higher bodily injury and death coverage limits for a specified period, with a minimum of one year for those convicted of the relevant infractions. The bill also stipulates that funds collected from these penalties will be directed to the Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund to support trauma centers across the state. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 807 Filed: 318.14, 324.023