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Bicycles with Gas Assist Motors

By Geo Posted on March 7, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 28 Comments Tagged with bicycle definition, gas assist motors on bicycles, Mopeds, Motorized bicycles

Question GM asked the FHP: Can a bicycle with a gas assist motor be operated legally on Florida roadways?

Bicycles on the Sidewalk

By Geo Posted on February 22, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks No Comments Tagged with Bike Paths, Motorized bicycles, sidewalks

Question Ronald asked: Does it mean that I am legally allowed to use an eBike on a bike path or a sidewalk if I am just manually pedaling it?

GeoBike

By Geo Posted on February 4, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles No Comments Tagged with Motorized bicycles

Question Michael asked: Does a Geo bike have to be registered and do you have to have an operator’s license to ride one on Florin Road.

Unregistered Vehicle

By Geo Posted on January 30, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 1 Comment Tagged with Drivers' license, Motorized bicycles

Question David asked: A Pinellas Co Sheriff gave me this ticket. A lawyer wants $500 to have it dismissed or pled down to a civil fine (will know tomorrow-( 1-30- 2014) Tried many other avenues for legal help-V.A., Poverty legal …

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Tao eBike?

By Geo Posted on January 15, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 4 Comments Tagged with bicycle definition, Bicycle License, Drivers' license, Mopeds, Motorized bicycles

Question Mark asked: The Tao Tao ATE 501 has functioning pedals and an electric motor. The specifications show that the motor has a top speed of 20 mph. Would this model be considered a bicycle with no license required since …

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eBike in a Bike Lane

By Geo Posted on January 13, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo 5 Comments Tagged with bicycle definition, bike lanes, Bike Paths, Motorized bicycles, sidewalks

Question SpecialFX asked: I was pulled over by a sheriff riding my electric bicycle (it is legally an ebike).   He told me that I was not allowed to ride it under power in the bicycle lane. He told me it’s …

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Age Limit for eBikes

By Geo Posted on December 27, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc No Comments Tagged with bicycle definition, Bicycle License, Motorized bicycles, sidewalks

Question Jackie asked: My grandchild, aged 11, received an electric bike for Christmas and I wonder if she needs a driver’s license and anything else. I saw her on the road by her home with it and it scared me …

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Motorcycle in the Bike Lane

By Geo Posted on December 4, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes 4 Comments Tagged with bicycle definition, bike lanes, Mopeds, Motorized bicycles

Question Kirby in MN asked: My head is spinning looking into the very ambiguous Florida bike /bike lane statutes. Maybe you could find this quicker with your experience with FL statutes.  If I was a Florida cop and saw a …

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Placement of Feet on an eBike

By Geo Posted on November 6, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles No Comments Tagged with Mopeds, Motorized bicycles

Question Brian asked: Do I have to use the pedals on my ebike in Fl? Do I have to keep my feet on the pedals while using the ebike motor? It is uncomfortable.

Gas Motors on bicycles #26?

By Geo Posted on November 1, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles No Comments Tagged with Mopeds, Motorized bicycles

Question Steve asked: Do you have to have a license to ride a bike with a gas motor in Ocala, Florida?

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