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Frederick Fernez Chief of Police Indian Harbour Beach

QUESTION:

Is violation of s. 316.650(4), F. S., a criminal act?

SUMMARY:

The violation of the provisions of s. 316.650(4), F. S., prohibiting disposal of traffic citations, or copies thereof, or the record of the issuance thereof, in a manner contrary to the requirements of s. 316.650, F. S., by traffic enforcement officers of other public officers or employees is not made a criminal act by any provision of the Uniform Traffic Control Law. Such violations are specifically made infractions by s. 316.655, F. S., punishable by the civil penalties…