Recumbent with Motor
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 …
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.
eBike Driver’s License
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 …
Motor for a Four-Wheeled Rhoades Car
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 …
Points Against License for Bicyclist Running Red Light
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
Question Derrick asked: Are party bikes legal in the state of Florida including in Gainesville, FL?
Surrey Bikes in the Bike Lane
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 …
Local Ordinances
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 …
Definition of Bicycle
Question James asked: What are current bicycle state statutes exempting electric bicycles from licensing in the state of Florida?
Four-Wheel Pedal Vehicle
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
Question Loui asked: Can you drive an Adult Pedal Go-Cart in Florida’s streets or not?