New Warnings Highlight Florida Driving Rules for Disney World Visitors

Overview

• Coverage from Disney by Mark, Disney Dining, and DisneyFanatic, which published Wednesday, urges Disney-bound drivers to learn Florida traffic rules to avoid tickets that can derail park plans.
• Under Statute 316.217, drivers must turn on headlights in rain, fog, or smoke, and they may not use hazard lights while the car is moving.
• Statute 316.306 bans handheld phone use in school zones and in construction zones with workers present, with a first offense carrying a $60 base fine and three points.
• A bill filed by Rep. Erin Grall would extend the restriction to any holding or body support of a phone while driving, though this proposal has not become law.
• Statute 320.061 treats any blocked or distorted Florida license plate as a second-degree misdemeanor with penalties up to a $500 fine or 60 days in jail, which can catch renters if a plate cover or frame hides even part of the tag.