Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 14-61.0015 - Prohibitions on the Turnpike System

(1) Operation of Vehicles. Vehicles using the Turnpike System must comply with State Uniform Traffic laws as described in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, and this rule chapter.

(2) Toll Collection. Vehicles entering the Turnpike System will be assessed tolls in accordance with the toll rate schedule incorporated in Rule 14-15.0081, F.A.C.

(a) Entering or leaving the Turnpike System or any part of its right of way, except through the regular toll lanes (except in emergency cases at the direction of the Florida Highway Patrol or other law enforcement), or committing any other act with the intent to defraud or evade payment of tolls is prohibited. Enforcement of toll violations shall be in accordance with rule Chapter 14-100, F.A.C., and all applicable toll enforcement statutes.

(b) The operator of a vehicle on the electronic toll collection portion of the Turnpike System who exits the electronic toll collection portion of the Turnpike System at the same toll station at which such vehicle entered the electronic toll collection portion of the Turnpike System, shall be charged the toll for the appropriate amount for the vehicle classification from the nearest legal U-turn point.

(3) Vehicles, including any load thereon, exceeding the maximum dimensions of Section 316.515, F.S., are prohibited except under a special hauling permit issued by the Department in accordance with Chapter 14-26, F.A.C., or a Turnpike Tandem Permit issued in accordance with this rule chapter.

(4) Vehicles carrying explosives are prohibited.

(5) Soliciting or Carrying on Commercial Activity. No person shall:

(a) Engage in any commercial activity on the Turnpike System without the written permission of, or unless under contract with, the Department or Turnpike Enterprise. Nor shall any person solicit business or funds for any purpose on the Turnpike System without written permission granted by the Department or Turnpike Enterprise. No person shall at any time or in any manner electioneer on any part of the Turnpike System for or against any party ticket or any candidate for nomination, or officer on any party ticket, or for or against any proposition of any kind or nature to be voted upon at any election.

(b) Post, distribute, or display signs, advertisements, circulars, printed or written matter on the Turnpike System without written permission from, or written contract with, the Department or Turnpike Enterprise.

(6) Speed Limits. All vehicles shall comply with the posted speed limit. No vehicles shall be operated on the Turnpike System less than 50 miles per hour, except where a lesser speed is posted, or when necessary to do so under the conditions of the road, inclement weather, or with regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing on the Turnpike System.

(7) Turnpike staging areas are for the exclusive use of Turnpike Tandems. Vehicles not being used in tandem trailer operation are subject to immediate removal at the owner's expense.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 14-61.0015

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 338.239 FS. Law Implemented 316.083, 316.090, 316.183, 316.655, 338.234, 338.237, 338.239 FS.

New 11-5-09, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 226, November 20, 2018 effective 12/5/2018.

New 11-5-09, Amended 12-5-18.