State of Florida “White Cane Law”

FL Statue # 316.1301

Traffic Regulations to assist blind persons

It is unlawful for any person, unless totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated, while on any public street or highway, to carry in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is white in color or white tipped with red.

A driver must come to a stop before reaching a location where a blind pedestrian is crossing, or attempting to cross, a public street or highway. For purposes of this law, a blind pedestrian is a pedestrian guided by a dog guide or carrying in a raised or extended position a white cane (or white cane tipped with red). Before proceeding, the driver must take precaution to avoid injuring the pedestrian.

Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to deprive any totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated person not carrying such a cane or walking stick, or not being guided by a dog, of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon pedestrians crossing streets or highways. The failure of any such person to carry a cane or walking stick or to be guided by a dog shall not be considered comparative negligence, nor shall such failure be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action with regard to negligence.