Florida Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Florida law does not prohibit driving barefoot. There is no statute or rule requiring drivers to wear shoes. Driving barefoot is legal and carries no penalties.

Lane splitting is illegal in Florida. Florida Statutes §316.0895 prohibits motorcycles from riding between lanes of traffic. Motorcyclists must operate within a single lane and follow standard traffic laws.

In Florida, license plate frames or covers that obstruct any part of the license plate are prohibited and subject to a second-degree misdemeanor. Frames are allowed only if they do not cover any identifying information on the plate.

Radar detectors are legal in Florida for use in private passenger vehicles. Florida law does not prohibit possession or use of radar detectors.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Florida under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Florida regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in Florida after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. No significant statewide changes have been made in 2023-2024, but local jurisdictions may add 'NO TURN ON RED' signs at speci...

Metal studded tires are generally prohibited on public roads in Florida due to potential road damage, but rubber studs that do not harm the highway are permitted.

Window Tinting is legal in Florida. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 6 inches. These rules are codified under Florida Statutes § 316.2951.