# Are You Breaking the Law During Rainy Season in Florida? | Brooks Law Group

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Aside from Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and the Fourth of July, these months bring two of the gloomy seasons to Florida: the rainy season and the hurricane season. I am quite positive that a lot of you have started to experience the heavy rains and thunderstorms the last few days on your way to and from work. Although I knew that the rainy season was coming – if I am being honest, I did not expect it to be here so soon! This year, I was caught off guard and without an umbrella!

**During this season there are three very important things you should know:**

1. **Is it illegal to collect rainwater in the state of Florida?** (The answer is, no; however, it is heavily regulated in states like Utah and Colorado!)
2. **Is there anything illegal that I should or shouldn’t be going during the rainy season?** (The answer is yes!)
3. **Are there precautions that I can take to stay safe this rainy season?** (The answer is, of course!)

## It is illegal in Florida to drive in the rain without your headlights on.

Florida law states that any and every vehicle operated on a highway in the state **must** turn on their headlights during any [rain, smoke, or fog](https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.217.html).

- **Always** pay attention to your vehicle’s settings, if your lights are to turn on automatically make sure that they do even if it is a nice mid-day shower.

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## It is illegal in Florida to drive in the rain with your flashers on.

Florida law states that flashing lights are **prohibited** on vehicles [unless](https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.2397.html) they are indicating a turn, a change in lanes, or that it is lawfully stopped or disabled in the highway.

- If you ever feel in danger or uncomfortable due to the severity of the rain and want to turn the hazard lights on, pull over.

## Staying safe while driving during heavy rain or thunderstorms

Accidents occur daily, even when the weather is nice and the sun is out; when rain comes into the equation, the chances of an accident occurring rise. Here are some tips to follow during this season:

1. **Plan ahead.** Although this is very simple, many people don’t plan on the weather getting worse – remember that the driving conditions are not in your favor and you may need more time to get to your destination
2. **Pull over.** If you see that the conditions are very bad, pull over; if you can’t be extra careful and aware of your surroundings.
3. **Check your mirrors.** Again, it is very important that you are aware of your surroundings – it may allow you to avoid a flying branch or other debris.
4. **Follow the traffic rules.** The most important one is the speed limit. Don’t speed! In bad weather conditions this is simply a suggestion – you can drive at a slower speed! In fact, it is recommended that you do.
5. **Be patient.** Weather a driver is taking too long at a stop sign or light or even driving at a slower speed than you would like, remember – they may be just as nervous or more nervous than you.
6. **Watch for speeders.** Although this tip sounds crazy, there are plenty of people out there just waiting for an opportunity to speed – knowing that cops are less likely to stop them and write them a ticket may encourage them to speed.
7. **Keep a safe distance.** One of the most common mistakes I have seen is people driving too close behind others. Remember to leave enough space between you and the other driver in case that you need to hit the breaks – in the wet roads it takes more for a car to stop than in the dry ones.
8. **Use common sense.** Always use your common sense, remember that it is okay to be late to your destination – you have the choice of getting there late or risking not getting there at all

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