§ 15-18. Hitchhiking.

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It shall be unlawful for any person to hitchhike or solicit a ride from the operator of any motor vehicle being driven upon any road, street or alley located in the city, including state roads and county roads and their connecting links.

It shall be no defense to a prosecution under this section that the person soliciting the ride was standing on a sidewalk or on private property. An emergency shall constitute a defense to a prosecution under this section as where a motor vehicle has become disabled, or some threat to person or property exists necessitating flight.

This section shall not be construed to prohibit a person from signaling or requesting transportation from a vehicle for hire such as a taxicab or bus.

(Code 1956, § 24-15)

State law reference

Hitchhiking prohibited, F.S. § 316.057(5).

                    
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