Florida law - registration required!!!

As of March 15, 2011, Registration is REQUIRED!!!

http://www3.flhsmv.gov/DMV/Proc/TL/TL-10.PDF

(FYI - Please refer to Exhibit F, Question #3.)

The operator of a gas powered bicycle (moped) is required to follow the rules of the road and safety equipment requirements of sections 316.208,
316.2085 and 316.211, Florida Statutes.

Question: Is it required to register and tag a GAS powered bicycle?
(< 50cc's,< 2 bhp max)

ANSWER: YES. period.

Ride that thing!!!

Here is a copy/ paste to make it easier for all:

3. Scenario: A company is advertising on TV a gas engine kit that can be added
to a bicycle. The engine is tied into the pedal system like a Moped
and it has to be pedaled to start the engine. It is advertised that the
bicycle will be propelled to 30MPH.
Q. How is the tax collector supposed to register this bicycle/gas engine
assembly?
A. The definition of bicycle under s. 316.003(2), F.S., includes
motorized bicycles propelled by a combination of human power
and an electric helper motor capable of propelling the vehicle at
a speed of not more than 20 mph on level ground. Bicycles and
motorized bicycles, as defined above, are not registered or titled.
Engine kits for bicycles are not new and there are a variety of kits
available. If a gas engine kit is installed on a bicycle, which is
not rated in excess of 2 brake horsepower and not capable of
propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 30 mph on level
ground, the vehicle would fall within the classification of a
moped and be required to be registered as a moped. If the gas
motor or top speed exceeds that for a moped, then the vehicle
should be classified as a motorcycle. There are other
requirements that must be met to be classified as a motorcycle such
as frame assembly and safety features. The operator of a gas
powered bicycle (moped) is required to follow the rules of the
road and safety equipment requirements of sections 316.208,
316.2085 and 316.211, Florida Statutes. The agent should also
direct the customer to law enforcement if there are any questions as
to where the motorized bicycle can be used.

I hope this is helpful.



Add:
(Dated @ March 15,2011)

decoherence said:

this is very helpful! thank you!

i did see the part about
or is that only for motorcycles?

i have great reading comprehension skills but, legalese is my kryptonite.

it also looks like i will need to get me a dog tag riveted to my china girl stating the 49cc that it has since my chrome kit doesn't include it ." cough"
anything else i should include on the engine marking?

bottom line, what does it take for one to walk in present, say, & do? so one can walk out registered.

it will feel great to not be "grey area" any more.

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Provide to Tag Office the Following:

a. Bicycle Year
b. Brand
c. Color
d. Bicycle Serial Number
- (Usually found on the bottom of the main crank or by the rear tire chain stays)
- (the tag office then makes it your VIN, NOT me or you, your local Tax Collector - Registration - Tag Office does it.)
- (the tag office DID NOT ask for an engine serial number)
e. cc/ brake HP - (your engine should be no more than 50cc, and 2 brake HP)

Just in case:
f. Receipts, if any for engine and bicycle. - (don't provide, have it just in case tag office asks)
g. there may be more thats required, (ie: Affidavit of ownership?) However, thats a. - e. is all that I needed to get a tag and registered in about 10 minutes.
h. Bring a copy of the above DMV Document in post #1, just in case.

FLORIDA MB LAW IS NO LONGER "GREY".
ITS BLACK AND WHITE.

I do sincerely hope this helps all fellow Florida MBers.

Now i'd really like to roll down Main St. in Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest!

Lets Ride!

Terry and Deco -

Thanks guys for the kind words, I am humbled!
I immediately shared this new info to all within a few minutes of discovering it.

Deco,

1st time tag and register: $62.90
Renewal: $34.90

Of course, we have to follow the rules of the road, and meet safety guidelines ie head lights and tail lights.

Now Lets Ride!!!