14-65.0065. Filming on State Roads

(1) General Criteria:

(a) Individuals wishing to conduct filming activities on state roads shall complete and submit a Permit For Filming On A State Road, Form 850-040-67, Rev. 12/11, hereby incorporated by reference, to the Department’s district or local maintenance office for review. This form is available from any local area operations center/maintenance office, district maintenance office, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01246 or Department website: www.dot.state.fl.us/proceduraldocuments.

(b) The following information must be included with the permit application.

1. A copy of pertinent portions of the script with a concise but detailed written description of the action to occur on the state right of way.

2. A detailed map showing the proposed filming location, clearly defining the area that will be occupied during filming.

3. The total number of film crew personnel and the amount of equipment with equipment description.

4. Proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. If the filming request involves specialized stunts, pyrotechnics, the use of some form of air transportation over the state right of way, or stunts of any kind under or adjacent to a structure (bridge) then a minimum of $5,000,000 of liability insurance is required. The insurance shall name the Department as an additional insured.

5. A maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan if the filming will impact traffic or cause lane closures. The MOT shall conform to the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), incorporated by reference in Rule 14-15.010, F.A.C.; and the Department’s 2010 Roadway Design Standards index series 600, incorporated by reference in Rule 14-46.001, F.A.C. The Department shall regulate, limit, or restrict hours of filming to minimize disruption of traffic. When filming causes undue disruption of traffic, or creates safety hazards, the Department shall require immediate corrective action within a specified time frame, or cause filming to cease if deemed necessary.

6. Written approval from the local fire department if pyrotechnics are involved.

7. Written approval from the U.S. Coast Guard if any movable bridges are affected.

8. Written approval from the Federal Aviation Administration if low flying aircraft are involved.

(2) Stunts, staged accidents, explosives, or pyrotechnics that may cause damage to state property shall not be approved. If pyrotechnics are involved, an experienced pyrotechnic operator shall be on location and in charge of all use, storage, and handling of any pyrotechnic devices. The permittee will be responsible for securing any pyrotechnic permit required by the local governmental entity and providing a copy to the Department.

(3) Filming of activities on a state road right of way from low flying aircraft must comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, and shall not be approved if public safety or welfare is jeopardized.

(4) Filming activities that may negatively affect any utility shall not be approved without prior written permission from the utility.

Rulemaking Authority 334.044(2), 335.10(2), 335.10 FS. Law Implemented 316.003, 316.006(1), 316.008, 337.406(1) FS. History–New 4-15-92, Amended 6-25-12.