Like many states, Florida has laws that are in place but are not as strictly enforced. For example, we’ve mentioned in the past how many drivers are completely unaware that it is illegal to have a license plate frame which covers any portion of the letters, numbers, or registration sticker. Do you know what else is illegal? Any obstruction to your view. Indeed, Florida Statute 316.2004 covers obstructions to a driver’s view or a driving mechanism.
These obstructions can be anything from those various decorations that countless drivers tend to hang from their rearview mirror, window tints, a sticker, debris as a result of the road, and even condensation. Virtually anything that affects visuals can be considered an obstruction. Should a law enforcement officer ever stop you as a result of a visual obstruction, it would be deemed a non-moving violation. While an officer probably isn’t going to stop you for having a pair of dice hanging from your mirror, it is worth keeping in mind that your windshield should always be kept clean.
To read more, please visit https://www.clickorlando.com/news/ask-trooper-steve/what-does-florida-law-say-about-items-obstructing-your-view-while-driving.
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