Archive of questions, answers about Florida bicycle laws and law enforcement
Question Heard of Something New asked: I heard someone, just recently, got a letter from the DMV that said adding a gas motor on a bicycle, still keeps it a bicycle. So how can it not be allowed on public …
Question Shawn asked: Are motorized bicycles considered a mobility device under ADA language about other mobility devices if you are disabled?
Question Daryl asked: Has the law always been stated to ride with the traffic?
Question Keuchenberg asked: I’ve called the Department of Motor vehicles here in Florida and they said that a gas bicycle is considered a “Motorized Bicycle” and does not require a license or registration. I have a Class E license, so …
Question David asked: A bicycle with a small electric motor that does not go over 20 mph does not require a driver’s license or any other type of license. Is this correct?
Question Steven asked: What is the penalty for someone driving a motorized bicycle in Florida and they are less than 16 years old?
Question Martin asked: Is it illegal to attach a small (3’W x 6’H) mobile billboard to a bicycle to provide mobile advertising services to local businesses?
Question Art asked: Is a 4 wheel pedal surrey considered a bicycle under Florida law? Can a bicycle have four wheels in Florida under state statue?
Question Loui asked: Can you drive an Adult Pedal Go-Cart in Florida’s streets or not?
Question How many bicycle citations can officer can handout at the same time? Four tickets were given to me: bike/brake/non/improper & bike/fail to ride right hand curb & front and rear light I read that a person on bicycle can’t …