Can you sleep at a rest area in Florida?

Only briefly. Cars can stay 3 hours. Commercial drivers can stay 10 hours.

Cars

3 hours.

Trucks

10 hours for commercial drivers under federal hours-of-service rules.

Camping and tents

Camping is prohibited.

Signs at a rest area can set a different limit. Follow the posted sign. Turnpike and toll-road service plazas often have their own rules.

Source

Fla. Admin. Code 14-28.002. Read October 15, 2026. This page summarizes the rule. It is not legal advice.

Before you stop

• Florida road conditions
• Florida highway cameras
• What mile marker am I at?

Rest area rules in other states