The law does not bar such a driver from being criminally prosecuted, though their defense could be bolstered by Florida’s “stand your ground” law.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned that "peaceful protests are part of our democracy, but the key word in that is 'peaceful.'"

Protests in response to the Trump administration's immigration raids are spreading across the country. In Florida, law enforcement officials are preparing for possible protests here over the weekend as many "No Kings" protests are being planned.

A rumor that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said drivers are allowed to run over protesters with their cars if they feel threatened spread in June 2025 as debate raged over nationwide protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at the behest of President Donald Trump's administration.

As a military parade rolls through Washington, DC, on Saturday – President Donald Trump’s birthday – millions of Americans are expected to protest in what organizers predict will be the strongest display of opposition to Trump’s administration since he took office in January.