TRANSPORTATION

The following are common questions from the motoring public about Florida's Rest Areas along with associated answers to these questions. (Click the Question or Drop-Down Arrow to see the answers):

1. How many rest areas are there in Florida? 67 Total Units.

2. Are all of Florida's rest areas on the Interstate system and the Turnpike? Yes, with the exception of the Taylor County Rest Area on US-19/US-27 and the Jackson County Welcome Center on US-231.

3. Do you have RV hook-ups at Florida's rest areas? No.

4. Do you have dump stations at any of Florida's rest areas? No.

5. Are Florida's rest areas open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Yes.

6. Do you have overnight security at Florida's rest areas? Yes.

7. Can I park and sleep all night at Florida's rest areas? No, the rules only allow for 3 hours of rest.

8. Are there separate areas for cars and trucks/RV's to park at Florida's rest areas? Yes.

9. Do you have picnic tables at Florida's rest areas? Yes.

10. Are the picnic areas at Florida's rest areas open at night? No.

11. Do Florida's Highways have a sign on the road indicating to the public when they are approaching a rest area? Yes, one to two miles before the entrance to the rest areas.

12. Do you have vending machines at Florida's rest areas? Yes.

13. Do you have trash cans at Florida's rest areas? Yes.

14. Are there places to walk my dog at Florida's rest areas? Yes.

15. Does Florida have Welcome Centers maintained by the state? Yes, four (Escambia County, Hamilton County, Jackson County, and Nassau County).

16. Where is the rest area in Florida that has the "Snake Wall"? It is located in Alachua County on I-75, Southbound, just south of Gainesville.

17. Does Florida have any rest areas in the Florida Keys? No.

18. Are there any Rest Areas on Alligator Alley in South Florida on I-75 between Naples and Ft. Lauderdale? Yes, two (Collier County and Broward County).

19. Can I get a Florida map at rest areas? No, but you can get one at one of the four State Welcome Centers (Escambia County, Hamilton County, Jackson County, and Nassau County).

20. We will be motoring to Disney World, is there a state rest area close to Disney on I-4? No, The closest three rest areas to Disney are on I-4: in Polk County (West of Disney), inSeminole County (East of Disney); and the Turnpike (Turnpike Plaza approximately 6miles North of 1-4).

21. Is it okay to use a grill at the Broward rest stop on Alligator Alley? According to the Florida Code, grilling at a rest area is only permissible if there           are grills provided by the State of Florida in the picnic area of the facility.