Florida Administrative Code 14 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Florida’s Title 14 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) governs rules and regulations issued by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). It’s organized into three main Divisions:
🛣️ Division 14: Departmental
Covers standard departmental rules under Chapters 14‑1 to 14‑121, including:
Chapter 14‑1 – Rules of Procedure & Organization (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 14‑10 – Outdoor Advertising & Highway Beautification Program (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 14‑20 – Private Use of State Right‑of‑Way (e.g., trash receptacles, permit processes) (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 14‑26 – Safety Regulations & Permit Fees for Oversized/Overweight Vehicles (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 14‑60 – Airport Licensing, Registration & Airspace Protection (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 14‑73 – Public Transportation (grant rules, ridesharing, etc.) (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 14‑75 – Consultant Qualifications & Selection (design‑build, performance evaluations) (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 14‑90 – Equipment & Operational Safety Standards for Bus Transit (regulations.justia.com)
Numerous others, like sign regulation, utility installations, landscape beautification, bridge safety, toll enforcement, P3 projects, SunRail fares, and airport zoning (regulations.justia.com).
🚛 Division 14A: Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board
Encapsulates Chapter 14A‑1, which sets up the review board’s structure and procedures for handling CMV violations and appeals .
🌊 Division 14B: Florida Seaport Transportation & Economic Development Council
Consists of Chapters 14B‑1 to 14B‑2, detailing the Council’s authority, membership rules, planning processes, and funding protocols .
For context, relevant statutory direction appears in F.S. 311.14, which mandates statewide seaport planning by FDOT and port authorities (flsenate.gov).
🔍 How to Access & Use These Rules
The official and most current version of FAC is hosted at flrules.org; eLaws is another reliable lookup source (last updated June 19, 2025) (flrules.elaws.us).
Rules are updated quarterly, and each chapter includes its own applicability, definitions, procedures, and enforcement provisions (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary
If you're looking for guidance on FDOT policies—such as permit rules for oversized vehicles, transit grant procedures, or right-of-way usage—Title 14 FAC is your primary source. To dig deeper, identify the relevant chapter (e.g., 14‑26 for heavy loads, 14‑73 for transit grants) and refer to the current text at flrules.org or eLaws.
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