So after trying to get some straight answers, and reading through the forum here, i decided to email my local government... im talking orange county sheriff, orange county tax collectors office, DMV, and of course the florida Highway Patrol... I specifically asked questions about Gad engine Motorized bicycles...
DMV sent me this quote...
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Thank you for your e-mail.
BICYCLE.—Every vehicle propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle 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 miles per hour on level ground upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels. The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a scooter or similar device. No person under the age of 16 may operate or ride upon a motorized bicycle. Motorized bicycles, are not registered.
Thanks
Division of Motor Vehicles
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duh,,,,
but now for the bread and butter...
the Florida Highway Patrol sent the following... I attached his contact info...
Unfortunately, the only place motorized bicycles may be ridden in Florida is on private property.
Captain Mark D. Welch
Chief of Public Affairs
Office of Executive Director
Florida Highway Patrol
2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 44
Tallahassee, FL, 32399-0500
Office: 850.617.2301
Fax: 850.617.5108
[email protected]
Official Website Florida Highway Patrol
DMV sent me this quote...
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Thank you for your e-mail.
BICYCLE.—Every vehicle propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle 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 miles per hour on level ground upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels. The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a scooter or similar device. No person under the age of 16 may operate or ride upon a motorized bicycle. Motorized bicycles, are not registered.
Thanks
Division of Motor Vehicles
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duh,,,,
but now for the bread and butter...
the Florida Highway Patrol sent the following... I attached his contact info...
Unfortunately, the only place motorized bicycles may be ridden in Florida is on private property.
Captain Mark D. Welch
Chief of Public Affairs
Office of Executive Director
Florida Highway Patrol
2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 44
Tallahassee, FL, 32399-0500
Office: 850.617.2301
Fax: 850.617.5108
[email protected]
Official Website Florida Highway Patrol