(1) it's a violation of this statute to do any of the following:

(a) drives or moves on any highway a vehicle that isn't equipped with brakes that meet requirements under 815.125 (brakes - requirements & standards)

(b) owns a vehicle & causes or knowingly permits the vehicle to be driven or moved on any highway when the vehicle is not equipped with brakes that meet the requirements under 815.125 (brakes - requirements & standards)

(2) this statute is subject to the exemptions established 815.135 (brakes - requirement exemptions)