Laws change. The following is a list of items extracted from and based on the "current" laws at the time of compiling.  These are being presented to assist you in being informed and staying within the Florida Laws governing motorcycle and moped operations.  For a complete and updated list go to www.hsmv.state.fl.us

MOTORCYCLES for ON ROAD use:

Licensing for Motorcycles:
     Starting July 1, 2008, new motorcyclists must take and pass the Basic RiderCourse through the
     Florida Riders Training Program (FRTP) before they can have the motorcycle endorsement
     added to their license, per Section 322.12(5)(a), Florida Statues.  After July 1, 2008, everyone
     will have to take the class and pass the test, no matter their age.

Safety Helmet:

     316.211 Helmet Law for motorcycles and moped riders - required for riders under 21.

     Not required over 21 with a minimum of $10,000 in medical insurance
 

Eye Protection:

     Required by law

Daytime Use of Headlights:

     Required by law - modulating headlight permitted

Passenger Seat:

     Required if carrying a passenger

Passenger Footrest:

     Required if carrying a passenger

Passenger Age Restriction:               

     None

Helmet Speakers:

     No earphones allowed. Helmet speakers are allowed.

Periodic Safety Inspection:

     None

Mirror Left (L) Right (R):

     One required by law

Radar Detector:

     No restriction

Turn Signals:

     Not required

Muffler:

     316.293 (5) Noise Abatement Equipment Modifications (a) No person shall modify the exhaust 
     system of a motor vehicle or any other noise-abatement device of a motor vehicle operated or to
     be operated upon highways of this state in such manner that the noise emitted by the motor is
     above that emitted by the vehicle as originally manufactured. (b) No person shall operate a
     motor vehicle upon the highways of the state with an exhaust system or noise-abatement device
     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 to carry property damages and bodily injury
     liability insurance in case of 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 civil court judgment, and/future proof (three years) of high risk. SR22 mandatory liability
     insurance coverage just to keep your driver’s license – even if you do not own any motor 
     vehicle. Source> Florida Motorcycle Handbook 2006

Handlebar Height:

     No higher than top of shoulders of the operator when seated upon motorcycle.

Accept Motorcycle Endorsements From Other States:

     Yes

Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States:

     May accept MSF Completion Cards from some States.  Check with local authorities

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 lane of the lane. This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles
     operated two abreast in a single lane.

Lane Splitting:

     316.209 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic - (2) 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 must be permanently affixed and may not be adjustable or capable of flipping
     up. (Prohibiting Vertical tags was repealed as of July 1, 2009)
 

Lemon Law Coverage:

     No.