Points
Question Paul asked: I was stopped by a cop for running a red on my bike. No cars anywhere nearby! Anyway, will this result in points on my Florida license? How can I avoid that if this is the case? …
Category: Driver License
Bicyclists are not required to have a driver’s license since they are not operating a motor vehicle.
s. 322.03 – Drivers Must be Licensed; Penalties
(1)Except as otherwise authorized in this chapter, a person may not drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver’s license
Although a driver’s license or other identification is not required to operate a bicycle on the roadway or sidewalk, carrying identification is recommended since you may be required to identify yourself to law enforcement in case of a violation, collision or other incident.
Register Bicycles?
Question Horace asked: Why do I have to register my bicycle in the state of Florida?
Driver’s License and Registration Required?
Question Dave asked: I’m a Senior and just bought a bicycle to ride. I see LOTS of information here about every other kind of bicycle-type vehicle, but I can’t easily find any information regarding whether or not you must have …
Moped or Scooter Driver’s License
Question Jose asked: What size moped or scooter can I drive with my DUIs on the road with no license?
10 Year Old and Gas Powered Bike
Question n howard asked: A ten year old in my neighborhood drives a gasoline motored bike. Is this legal? It’s very loud, and I fear backing into it since it is faster than standard bikes.
Age to Operate a Motorcycle
Question Pedro asked: Are 13 year olds able to ride motorcycle in the streets?
Registration Required?
Question Elena asked: I have a bicycle operated cafe that will be operating business in south Florida. Does the bicycle need to be registered as a vehicle? It has a small electric motor to assist on going up hills, etc. …
Driver’s License Required?
Question Ben asked: Would I need a licence to travel on a gas powered bicycle that goes 45mph for private use only. I will not be delivering pizza’s or newspapers just going from one place to the other enjoying the …
License?
Question Dave asked: Do you need a bicycle license or permit to ride your bicycle in Florida? If so where do you obtain them?
Child Support and eBikes
Question Marco asked: What is the Florida state law on riding an ebike on a suspended license for non-payment of child support? I’ve never been in an accident, DUI or ever had an infraction where points were taken from my …