Florida flashers in low visibility have a narrow lane

Florida rain can get heavy enough that the whole road feels gray.

Old advice about flashing lights can confuse people, because the rule has changed over time. The current statute has a narrow exception for flashing lights during periods of extremely low visibility on roads with a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour or higher.

That does not turn flashers into a normal rain habit. For most wet drives, the better basics still come first: turn on headlights when wipers are on, slow down, leave more room, and avoid sudden lane changes. Use lane markings or the right edge of the road as a guide. If the weather gets too bad, a safe stop can be better than pushing through.

The practical way to hold the rule is simple. Flashers are for a narrow low-visibility lane, not for every afternoon storm or every city street. If you are on a faster road and the view nearly disappears, check the statute and use judgment.

After the weather clears, turn the flashers off. Other drivers need to read your brake lights and turn signals again, especially in Florida traffic that stacks up fast after a storm.