Florida traffic-safety compliance

Set up a parking lot

Minimum accessible parking spaces (off-street lots). Off-street parking facilities must provide accessible spaces per the schedule in ADA 2010 Standards Section 208.2. A lot with 1 to 25 total spaces requires at least 1 accessible space; 26 to 50 spaces require 2; 51 to 75 require 3. At least one in every 6 accessible spaces (but not fewer than one) must be van-accessible.

Accessible parking space identification sign with ISA. Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1.

Van accessible parking sign designation. Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain the designation "van accessible."

Minimum sign mounting height (federal). Signs shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.

Minimum number of accessible parking spaces. Accessible spaces required per Table 208.2: 1 space for 1-25 total; 2 for 26-50; 3 for 51-75; 4 for 76-100; 5 for 101-150; 6 for 151-200; 7 for 201-300; 8 for 301-400; 9 for 401-500; 2 percent for 501-1000; 20 plus 1 for each 100 (or fraction) over 1000 for 1001 and over.

Van parking space ratio. For every six or fraction of six parking spaces required by 208.2 to comply with 502, at least one shall be a van parking space complying with 502.

Car and van parking space width (federal). Car parking spaces shall be 96 inches (2440 mm) wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 132 inches (3350 mm) wide minimum; van spaces may be 96 inches minimum where the access aisle is 96 inches minimum.

Access aisle width (federal). Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) wide minimum.

Access aisle length. Access aisles shall extend the full length of the parking spaces they serve.

Access aisle marking. Access aisles shall be marked so as to discourage parking in them.

Van parking vertical clearance. Parking spaces for vans and access aisles and vehicular routes serving them shall provide a vertical clearance of 98 inches (2490 mm) minimum.

Access aisle location for angled van spaces. Access aisles shall not overlap the vehicular way; angled van parking spaces shall have access aisles located on the passenger side of the parking spaces.

Location on shortest accessible route. Parking spaces complying with 502 that serve a particular building or facility shall be located on the shortest accessible route from parking to an entrance complying with 206.4.

Florida accessible parking sign requirements. Each space must be posted with a permanent above-grade sign of a color and design approved by the Department of Transportation, placed on or at least 60 inches above the finished floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign, bearing the international symbol of accessibility meeting s. 703.7.2.1 of the standards and the caption "PARKING BY DISABLED PERMIT ONLY."

Florida sign penalty notice requirement. A sign erected after October 1, 1996, must indicate the penalty for illegal use of the space.

Florida blue paint outline and striping. Each parking space must be striped consistent with the standards of the controlling jurisdiction and prominently outlined with blue paint, and must be repainted when necessary, to be clearly distinguishable as a space designated for persons who have disabilities.

Florida accessible parking space width. Each parking space must be at least 12 feet wide.

Florida access aisle width and diagonal striping. Parking access aisles must be at least 5 feet wide, must be part of an accessible route to the building or facility entrance, and must be striped diagonally to designate it as a no-parking zone.

Florida minimum accessible route width. All spaces must be located on an accessible route that is at least 44 inches wide so that users are not compelled to walk or wheel behind parked vehicles except behind his or her own vehicle.

Florida no parking in access aisle. Parking is not allowed in an access aisle; a vehicle may not be parked in an access aisle even if the vehicle owner or passenger is disabled or owns a disabled parking permit, and violators are subject to the same penalties as illegal parking in designated spaces.

Florida number of accessible spaces. The number of accessible parking spaces must comply with the parking requirements in s. 208 of the standards, including one accessible space for each 150 metered on-street spaces provided by state agencies and political subdivisions, and increases based on demonstrated and documented need.

Florida exclusive use of designated accessible spaces. Designated accessible spaces shall be designed and marked for the exclusive use of individuals who have a severe physical disability with permanent or temporary mobility problems and who have been issued a disabled parking permit or qualifying license plate.

Close a lane (work zone)

Traffic control devices must conform to FDOT manual and specifications. All official traffic control signals or devices purchased and installed in the state by any public body or official shall conform with the manual and specifications published by the Department of Transportation.

Certification required prior to sale of traffic control devices. It is unlawful for any public body or official to purchase, or for anyone to sell, any traffic control signal or device unless it conforms with the FDOT manual and specifications and is certified to be of such conformance prior to sale.

Florida adopts MUTCD 11th Edition. The FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), is adopted and made part of the rules of the Department of Transportation.

Taper length "L" formula for work zones. Taper length L = (W x S^2) / 60 for work zone speed 40 mph or less; L = W x S for work zone speed 45 mph or more, where W = width of offset in feet and S = speed in mph.

Buffer length "B" minimums by work zone speed. Minimum buffer length: 25 mph->155 ft; 30->200; 35->250; 40->305; 45->360; 50->425; 55->495; 60->570; 65->645; 70->730. When B cannot be attained due to geometric constraints, use the greatest length possible but not less than 155 feet.

Work zone sign spacing "X" minimums by road type. Minimum work zone sign spacing: Limited Access Roadways 1,500 ft; Arterials and Collectors with work zone speed 45 mph or more 500 ft; Arterials and Collectors with work zone speed 40 mph or less 200 ft.

Channelizing device spacing for cones/tubular markers. Cones or Temporary Tubular Markers maximum spacing: 25 ft on tapers and 50 ft on tangents, for both work zone speed 45 mph or less and 50 mph or more.

Channelizing device spacing for barricades/panels/drums. Type I/II Barricades, Vertical Panels, or Drums maximum spacing: speed 45 mph or less - Taper 25 ft, Tangent 50 ft; speed 50 mph or more - Taper 50 ft, Tangent 100 ft.

Temporary traffic control devices must be on APL. All temporary traffic control devices shall be ON the Department's Approved Products List (APL), with the appropriate APL number permanently marked on the device in a readily visible location.

Removal of temporary traffic control devices when not needed. All temporary traffic control devices shall be removed as soon as practical when no longer needed; when work is suspended for short periods, devices no longer appropriate shall be removed or covered. Do not store devices on the shoulder, sidewalk, or other roadway facility not affected by the work when work is suspended.

Cones limited to active work zones with workers present. Cones shall be used only in active work zones where workers are present.

Cones must be reflectorized for nighttime use. Cones shall be reflectorized as per the MUTCD with Department-approved reflective collars when used at night.

Channelizing device retroreflective sheeting standard. Furnish channelizing devices having retroreflective sheeting meeting the requirements of Section 990.

No sheeting splicing on channelizing devices. The splicing of sheeting is not permitted on channelizing devices or MOT signs.

Ballast placement limits on channelizing devices. Ballast shall not be placed on top rails or any striped rails or higher than 13 inches above the driving surface.

Delineation of trailer mounted devices. Arrow Boards, Portable Changeable Message Signs, Radar Speed Display Trailer, Portable Regulatory Signs, and any other trailer mounted device shall be delineated with a channelizing device placed at each corner when in use and shall be moved outside the travel way and clear zone or be shielded by a barrier or crash cushion when not in use.

Minimum work zone travel lane widths. Provide minimum work zone travel lane widths: 11' for Interstate with at least one 12' lane provided in each direction (unless formally excepted by FHWA); 11' for all other limited access roadways; and 10' for all other facilities.

Maximum length of lane closures on high-speed highways. For interstates and state highways with a posted speed of 55 MPH or greater, lane closures must not exceed 3 miles (includes taper, buffer, and work zone) in any given direction and must not close two consecutive interchanges.

Road closures on State Highway System must comply with statute. Except for emergencies, any road closure on the State Highway System must comply with Section 335.15, F.S.

High-visibility safety apparel for workers. All workers within the right-of-way shall wear ANSI/ISEA Class 2 apparel; Class 3 may be substituted for Class 2. Replace apparel that is not visible at 1,000 feet.

High-visibility safety apparel for flaggers. For daytime activities, Flaggers shall wear ANSI/ISEA Class 2 apparel; for nighttime activities, Flaggers shall wear ANSI/ISEA Class 3 apparel.

Advance warning signs at extended distance. Advance Warning Signs shall be used at extended distance of one-half mile or more when limited sight distance or the nature of the obstruction may require a motorist to bring their vehicle to a stop.

Speed reduction in 10 MPH increments. For speed reductions greater than 10 MPH, reduce the speed in 10 MPH increments of 'X' distance. Do not reduce the speed below the minimum statutory speed for the class of facility.

Interval spacing for additional Speed Limit signs. Place additional "Speed Limit" signs (R2-1) at intervals of no more than one mile for rural conditions and 1,000 feet for urban conditions.

Type III Barricade unit length. The Type III Barricade shall have a unit length of 6'-0" only. When barricades of greater lengths are required, those lengths shall be in multiples of the 6'-0" unit.

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