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The 2001 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
Motor Vehicles
Chapter 316
State Uniform Traffic Control
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Section 316.08, Florida Statutes 2001

316.08  Requirements of flagpersons.--Any flagperson engaged in the direction of traffic on public roadways while accompanying an escort vehicle or any escort vehicle must:

(1)  Operate in accordance with all safety requirements prescribed by law and the Department of Transportation;

(2)  Operate only on the routes authorized by a special permit issued pursuant to s. 316.550 authorizing the specific vehicle and the load the flagperson or escort vehicle is accompanying; and

(3)  Meet any additional conditions required in the special permit.

History.--s. 14, ch. 95-257.