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Category: Motorized Bicycles

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Definition:

316.003(2) Bicycle – Every vehicle propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle propelled by a combination of human power and an electric helper motor capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on level ground upon which a person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels. The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a scooter or similar device.

  • Bicycles equipped with a small electric helper motor may be defined as a bicycle and not require registration or a driver’s license.
  • Bicycles equipped with gas helper motors are not legal vehicles and cannot be registered or driven on highways in Florida.
  • This section also includes information about mopeds and motorcycles since some of the information overlaps with bicycle information.

Utah Law

By Geo Posted on November 17, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 1 Comment

Question Brayden asked:  Is a gas powered motor scooter that has no seat and can go 15 mph legal on sidewalks in Utah?

More Ebikes

By Geo Posted on November 12, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 6 Comments

Question Joe asked: Last week I was pulled over and ticketed on my ebike for not having license and registration. There is a ton of confusing material out there, and at this point, I don’t know if I’m required to …

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More Gas Motors

By Geo Posted on October 31, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles No Comments

Question Mark asked: From this post: http://flbikelaw.org/2014/07/gas-motors-on-bicycles-at-last-final-answer/ “Ask Geo: Can I then deduce that a bicycle with a gas-assist motor, which cannot be registered as a moped or motorcycle, cannot legally be operated on the roadway?” “FHP: That is correct.” …

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Electric Motorized Bike

By Geo Posted on October 28, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 9 Comments

Jan commented on this post: http://flbikelaw.org/2010/02/bicycle-licenses/#comments “You can ride on side of right side of road and, only on sidewalks when NOT using motor. And you do need a bicycle registration! No license is needed. It goes under a Federal …

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Gas Bike on the Right of Way

By Geo Posted on October 27, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Driver License, Motorized Bicycles 4 Comments

Question Denver asked: I have been considering getting a 48cc gas engine kit for my beach cruiser, but according to recent laws (RS-68) would make it a moped and illegal to use on sidewalks, and illegal to use on roadways …

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Motorized Disability Access Vehicles

By Geo Posted on October 26, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles No Comments

Two Questions Risky asked: 320.01 (33) motorized disability access vehicle does it need to be registered and is a driver’s license required? David asked: Motorized disability access vehicle ? 320’01 (33) do I carry my disability papers with me, does …

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Moped in the Bike Lane

By Geo Posted on October 26, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes, Motorized Bicycles No Comments

Question Ryan asked: Am I allowed to ride my moped in a bike lane?

More Illegal Gas Motor Bikes

By Geo Posted on October 23, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 5 Comments

Question Frank asked: Is a bike with a 49 cc motor considered a motor vehicle? Should I have been violated by police for riding my motorized bike? I was sent to jail for 55 days violating my probation order. Please …

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eBikes as Bicycles, Mopeds or Motorcycles

By Geo Posted on October 15, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 4 Comments

Question Andy asked: Are E-bikes legal? I’m a sales rep for the bicycle industry. I just got pulled over with a warning due to not being registered like a normal motorcycle, car etc. What is the LAW on this subject …

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Bike Trailer Requirements

By Geo Posted on September 19, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment, Motorized Bicycles 5 Comments

Question Doug asked: I am finally getting a good hitch and will be starting to use my trailer. What are the laws, limitations, etc. for using a trailer with a bicycle? I already have flashing red lights on both rear …

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