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Helmet Law 316.211 Helmet Law for motorcycle and moped riders.-- a person over 21 years of age may operate or ride upon a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head if such person is covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle. A person under 16 years of age may not operate or ride upon a moped unless the person is properly wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head which complies with Federal Motorcycle Vehicle Safety Standard 218 promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation. Rider Education After June 30, 2008, all persons seeking a motorcycle endorsement, regardless of age, are required to take a motorcycle safety course. Available for all eligible applicants. Required under age 21. May waive skills test for successful completion of rider ed. May waive knowledge test for successful completion of Basic Rider Course. Eye Protection A person may not operate a motorcycle unless the person is wearing an eye-protective device over his or her eyes of a type approved by the department Daytime Use of Headlight Required - modulating headlight permitted Seat A person operating a motorcycle or moped shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person, nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle or moped, unless such motorcycle or moped is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle or moped at the rear or side of the operator. Passenger Footrest Required if carrying a passenger Passenger Age Restriction NA Helmet Speakers earphones not allowed. Helmet speakers allowed. Periodic Safety Inspection None Mirror Left(L) Right(R) At least one required by law Radar Detector No Restriction Turn Signals Not required. exhaust system No person shall modify the exhaust system in such a manner that the noise emitted is above that emitted by the vehicle as originally manufactured. No person shall operate a vehicle with an exhaust system so modified. Maximum Sound Level Maximum allowable A weighted sound levels based on measurements taken at a distance of 50 feet from center line of travel (Sec. 316.293): 1) Manufactured before 1/1/79--82dBA (35mph or less); 86dBA (over 35mph) 2)Manufactured after 1/1/79--78dBA (35mph or less); 82dBA(over 35mph). State Insurance Requirements FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAW - IT DOES APPLY TO MOTORCYCLES! Florida's No-Fault, or "PIP Law" does not apply to motorcycles. HOWEVER, the Financial Responsibility FR Law applies to ALL motor vehicles in Florida, including motorcycles. Thus the voluntary purchase of motor vehicle liability insurance by an owner, operator or owner/ operator is highly recommended. Failure to carry property damage and bodily injury liability insurance in case of a crash, DUI conviction or other occurrences outlined in Florida's FR Law, Ch. 324, may result in some or all of the following: Loss of license/tag and registration, and/or restitution or civil court judgment, and future proof (three years) of high risk, SR22 mandatory liability insurance coverage just to keep your driver license - even if you do not own any motor vehicles. Source: Florida Motorcycle Handbook 2006 Handlebar Height No higher than top of shoulders of the operator when seated upon the motorcycle. Rider Education Waiver Skill & Knowledge Test Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes Accept MSF Completion Card From Other States Yes Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane Yes. 316.209 - Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic.-- (1) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane. Lane Splitting The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (3) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. License Tag The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed horizontally to the ground and may not be adjusted or capable of being flipped
