Is a License required in Florida

soccerrj88 · #1 09-30-2009, 08:40 PM

Well I found out in the state of Florida, there is a clause specifically stating there is a difference between a moped, scooter and motorized bicycle in the FL statutes, that says you do not need a license to ride the MB's. I had the Assistant States Attourney look it up. Just as a FIY to anyone who was wondering...

SANGESF · #2 04-03-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by soccerrj88

Well I found out in the state of Florida, there is a clause specifically stating there is a difference between a moped, scooter and motorized bicycle in the FL statutes, that says you do not need a license to ride the MB's. I had the Assistant States Attourney look it up. Just as a FIY to anyone who was wondering...

tellme where to find that clause... I don't see it anywhere
him telling you means nothing, you need to show the statute that states it

cbabb · #3 04-08-2010, 03:05 PM

If your 13 and older all you have to do is where a helmet and your perfectly legal!

SANGESF · #4 04-08-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cbabb

If your 13 and older all you have to do is where a helmet and your perfectly legal!

Absolutely INCORRECT.

I said, show me that "clause" because I've never seen it.
Give me the statute number.

Law is... You need to be 16 or older and you NEED a Drivers license.

RedB66 · #5 04-08-2010, 04:14 PM

I carry a copy of this in my wallet. If you scroll down to item 21 it states....

(21) MOTOR VEHICLE.--Any self-propelled vehicle not operated upon rails or guideway, but not including any bicycle, motorized scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, or moped.

By definition it is not a "Motor Vehicle"

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

Thats my story and I'm sticking to it....... Most cops don't have a clue. I've been riding in Florida for four plus years now and haven't had a problem (or ticket). I still follow all the basic rules that apply for normal driving.... full stops, speed limits, etc....

SANGESF · #6 04-08-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RedB66

I carry a copy of this in my wallet. If you scroll down to item 21 it states....

(21) MOTOR VEHICLE.--Any self-propelled vehicle not operated upon rails or guideway, but not including any bicycle, motorized scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, or moped.

By definition it is not a "Motor Vehicle"

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

Thats my story and I'm sticking to it....... Most cops don't have a clue. I've been riding in Florida for four plus years now and haven't had a problem (or ticket). I still follow all the basic rules that apply for normal driving.... full stops, speed limits, etc....

that's nice if you get an officer that doesn't know the laws.
For the rest of the cops and any judge and/or any prosecutors that actually DO know the laws.
It doesn't matter what a cop thinks or does not think, it's the judge that matters
What you've stated is part of the state uniform traffic codes but it has NOTHING to do with drivers licenses.
Since a bicycle with a gas motor is defined as a moped in the laws concerning drivers licenses and since it's classified as a moped, and the fact that you need a DL to ride a moped , you HAVE to have a DL to ride a gas powered bicycle.

If you need me to state the statutes that say that, I cam provide them.
You're in luck if you have a DL and/or have cops that don't know you need one, but trust me if you don't have a DL and you get caught, think about the fines, the fact that they impound your moped and possibly lose your license even longer.

SANGESF · #7 04-08-2010, 06:21 PM

There is ONE caveat to that scenario... There is ONE (and only one) municipality(town) in the (entire) state of Florida that allows it and that's Daytona.
However if you leave daytona, you SOL

SANGESF · #8 04-08-2010, 06:24 PM

The legislature is aware of the different statutes and the Attorney General of the state of Florida has stated that they need to look at it, but as it stands, it is what it is.

SANGESF · #9 04-08-2010, 06:26 PM

It's been tried time and time again in every city and every county and EVERY time the defandant lost.

SANGESF · #10 04-08-2010, 06:30 PM

[quote]I've been riding in Florida for four plus years now and haven't had a problem (or ticket). I still follow all the basic rules that apply for normal driving.... full stops, speed limits, etc....[\quote]

Come to West Palm Beach and see how long it takes to get pulled over.
I would give you about 25 minutes before a cop stops you and you get pulled into the pokey.