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Category: Definitions

Bicycles are vehicles, but not motor vehicles, but bicycles are traffic, as are other vehicles.

The roadway and sidewalk are included in the definition of street or highway.

The paved shoulder is not part of the roadway.

Recumbent with Motor

By Geo Posted on March 18, 2016 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Motorized Bicycles 8 Comments

Question Bert asked: I am unclear as to the exclusion clause in FL 316.003 I am planning on electrifying my recumbent trike (with a seat about 10 inches off the ground and a speed of less than 20 mph.) “The …

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eBike Driver’s License

By Geo Posted on March 10, 2016 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Motorized Bicycles 2 Comments

Question Scot asked: I’m confused regarding the 25″ seat height for an electric bike in 316.003. Also, throttle and pedal assist. The Pedego Interceptor electric bicycle specifically . I have a suspended driver license and want to know if this …

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Motor for a Four-Wheeled Rhoades Car

By Geo Posted on February 27, 2016 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Motorized Bicycles, Rights & Duties No Comments

Question Dave asked: I want to buy a 4 wheel pedal powered ( bike for 2 ) factory built vehicle which is like  two bikes hitched together, for two people. It does not quite fit the definitions that I have …

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Points Against License for Bicyclist Running Red Light

By Geo Posted on August 18, 2015 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Driver License 3 Comments

Question Oscar asked: I got stopped by a police officer in the City of Miami for running a red light. The police asked me for my Florida License and I did not have it with me at the time, just …

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Party Bike

By Geo Posted on July 20, 2015 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Rights & Duties 2 Comments

Question Derrick asked: Are party bikes legal in the state of Florida including in Gainesville, FL?

Surrey Bikes in the Bike Lane

By Geo Posted on May 25, 2015 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes, Definitions 2 Comments

Question Luis asked: I have a Surrey Bike, that’s a 5-person bicycle that looks like a golf car. Can I drive my bike on the bike lane or this kind of bike is merely exclusive for a tourist zone like …

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Local Ordinances

By Geo Posted on October 30, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Misc 4 Comments

Specialx commented on another question on this post http://flbikelaw.org/2014/10/electric-motorized-bike/#comments Let me throw in a couple of monkey wrenches about Daytona Beach and Volusia County. 1.) Port Orange has no definition of a bicycle in their ordinances… 2.) Volusia County (Port …

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Definition of Bicycle

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

Question James asked: What are current bicycle state statutes exempting electric bicycles from licensing in the state of Florida?

Four-Wheel Pedal Vehicle

By Geo Posted on December 4, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions No Comments Tagged with bicycle definition

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?

Human Powered Vehicles

By Geo Posted on November 6, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions 2 Comments Tagged with bicycle definition

Question Loui asked:  Can you drive an Adult Pedal Go-Cart in Florida’s streets or not?

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