To update Manual on Speed Zoning incorporated by reference.

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

14-15.012Manual on Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads, and Streets in Florida

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update Manual on Speed Zoning incorporated by reference.

SUMMARY: Updates reference materials for establishment and signage of speed zones. Modifies school zone signage to allow alternatives to flashing beacons.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: the rule clarifies requiremnts and is expected to decrease costs.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 316.006(1), 316.187, 316.1893, 316.1895, 316.555, 334.044(2), (10)(a) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 316.0745, 316.187, 316.1893(2), (3), 316.1895, 316.555 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Schwartz, Assistant General Counsel, 605 Suwannee street, Tallahassee,

Fl 32399, [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

14-15.012 Manual on Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads, and Streets in Florida.

(1) FDOT Manual Number 750-010-002, Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads, and Streets in Florida, Rev 8/18 7/17, is hereby incorporated by this rule at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10192 https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08431, and available from the State Traffic Engineering and Operations Office at www.fdot.gov/traffic/.

(2) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 316.006(1), 316.187, 316.1893, 316.1895, 316.555, 334.044(2), (10)(a) FS. Law Implemented 316.0745, 316.187, 316.1893(2), (3), 316.1895, 316.555 FS. History–New 5-25-80, Formerly 14-15.12, Amended 8-23-89, 10-14-97, 10-25-10, 7-30-17,              .

 

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: V.Y. Trey Tillander, III, State Traffic Operations Engineer

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Erik Fenniman, Interim Secretary

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 03, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 11/15/18