Motorcycle Law Attorneys in Orlando, Florida
What Are Florida’s Laws on Motorcycles?
Does Florida Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States?
YES.
Is Daytime Headlight Use Required?
Yes, required by law; Florida Statutes, 316.405
Modulating headlight permitted per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, 571.108
Is Eye Protection Required?
Required by law; Flordia Statutes, 316.211 (2)
What Are the Regulations Regarding Handlebar Height?
No higher than the top of the operator’s shoulders when seated upon the motorcycle; Flordia Statutes, 316.2095 (2)
Are Helmet Speakers Allowed?
No earphones allowed. Helmet speakers are allowed.
Is Lane Splitting Allowed?
No. The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles; Florida Statutes, 316.209 (2), (3)
Is There Lemon Law Coverage?
No.
What Is the Maximum Sound Level?
Manufactured before 1/1/79–82 dBA (35 mph or less); 86 dBA (over 35 mph).
Manufactured after 1/1/79–78 dBA (35 mph or less); 82 dBA (over 35 mph).
Florida Statutes, 316.293 (2)
Are Both Left and Right Mirrors Required?
One required by law; Florida Statutes, 316.294
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Schedule a Free ConsultationCan Motorcycles Legally Operate Two Abreast in The Same Lane?
Yes. 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. Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane; Florida Statutes, 316.209 (1), (4)
Are Mufflers Required?
Required; Florida Statutes, 316.272
No modifications which increase sound to a level higher than the manufacturer’s original standard allowed; Florida Statutes, 316.293 (2), (5)
Is There a Motorcycle Passenger Age Restriction?
None.
ARE PASSENGER FOOTRESTS REQUIRED?
Required if carrying a passenger; Florida Statutes, 316.2095
Does Florida Have Any Periodic Safety Inspection Requirements?
None.
Are Radar Detectors Legal?
No Restriction.
What Is Required to Ride?
Rider-Education Waiver
Skill & Knowledge Test
Safety Helmet
Helmets not required for riders over 21 with a minimum of $10,000 in medical insurance; Flordia Statutes, 316.211 (1), (4)
State Funded Rider Ed
Effective July 1, 2008, all first-time motorcycle license or endorsement applicants must complete a BRCFlorida Statutes, 322.12(5)(a)
What Are the State Insurance Requirements?
$10,000 per person bodily injury
$20,000 total bodily injury
$10,000 personal property damage liability
$30,000 single limit liability
Are Turn Signals Required?
Required; Florida Statutes, 316.222 (2)
There are many more other requirements regarding motorcycle law, if you have questions contact our motorcycle law attorneys today!