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Local Government from page 6 316.003(2). http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/mtcynewlaw. in a regular four-wheel motor vehicle. FS 322.12(5)(a)
html What if someone brings a three-wheel motorcycle
Know The Law Florida Rider Training Program, (850) 487-1227 or a sidecar motorcycle for his or her motorcycle skill
What are the driver licensing requirements for What are the requirements for obtaining a test?
mopeds, scooters, and other two- or three-wheel motor Temporary “Instruction Permit” for motorcycle Applicant will be required to complete the sidecar/
vehicles? operation? FS 322.07(1) trike Motorcycle Safety Course. Applicants completing
• If 50 cc or less, these vehicles are not motorcycles Effective July 1, 2008, Florida will no longer issue the sidecar / trike course will be restricted to three-wheel
by driver’s license definition [FS 322.01(25)], so a instructional permits for motorcycle operation. motorcycles only.
motorcycle endorsement is not needed per FS 322.03(4); What does getting a “Motorcycle Only” driver Is a license required to operate mopeds, motorized
however, to operate them on streets or highways: license involve? Who can get one? scooters/skateboards, go-carts, or other small engine
• You must be at least 16 years old and hold at least • Be at least 16 and, if under 18, hold a learner’s vehicles?
a regular operator (Class E) or “Motorcycle Only” driver license for one year with no traffic convictions. FS • These vehicles are not designed for operation
license (reason: even though these vehicles are 50 cc or 322.05(1) and 322.05(2)(a) on public roads. If someone does so anyway, law
less, they still fall under the driver’s license law definition • Pass the same knowledge test as for a regular enforcement officers can ask to see a valid driver license
of “Motor Vehicle,” and a driver’s license is required operator’s (Class E) driver license. FS 322.12(5)(a) because these vehicles are “Motor Vehicles” under driver
to operate a “motor vehicle”). FS 322.03(1), 322.01(26), • If at least 21, you may take the safety course or pass license law [FS 322.01(26)], and a driver’s license is
and 322.05 (1) the motorcycle knowledge and skill tests. required to operate any motor vehicle, per FS 322.03.
Is there a motorized vehicle you can operate without • Your driver’s license will be restricted to operating Are you required to wear a helmet and eye
a driver’s license? “Motorcycles Only”. FS 322.12(5)(a) protection to ride motorcycles? How about mopeds
Yes, if at least 16, you may ride a bicycle with an Can I upgrade to a regular license later and have and scooters?
electric helper-motor that cannot go faster than 20 mph the “Motorcycle Only” restriction removed? • Motorcycles: Those 21 and older can ride without
on level ground, per FS 322.03(1), 322.01(26), and Yes, by passing the regular motor vehicle driving test a helmet if they carry proof of Personal Injury Protection
or proof of health insurance, such as an employee
health insurance card. The coverage amount must be
at least $10,000 to pay for treatment of injuries that
may result from a motorcycle crash. Those under 21
operating motorcycles (or riding as a passenger) must
wear a department-approved motorcycle helmet without
exception. FS 316.211(1) and (2)
• Mopeds/Scooters: If a motor vehicle is 50 cc or
less, two-brake horsepower or less, and cannot exceed
more than 30 mph on level ground, no helmet is required
for the operator, but they must be at least 16 years old
and hold at least a regular operator license (Class E) or
“Motorcycle Only” license. Any passenger under 16 must
wear a helmet.
• Eye Protection: All persons who operate motorcycle
(50 cc or more) must wear eye protection.
• Eye Protection: Required if capable of more than
30 miles per hour.
Is insurance required for motorcycles?
Under certain circumstances, Yes. See below about
your financial responsibility.
• Insurance is not required to register motorcycles as
with four-wheel motor vehicles [FS 627.733]; however,
if a motorcycle operator is charged in a crash with
injuries, the motorcycle owner or owner/operator
is financially responsible for bodily injuries and
property damage to others. If no liability coverage was
in effect, then bodily injury/property damage liability
insurance must be purchased and kept for three years to
avoid financial responsibility, (license and registration)
suspension or to reinstate license and tag/registration
after suspension. FS 324
http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/mtcynewlaw.html

HonorInG

Ashley Haughton, CFRE,

Recognized In The Association
For Healthcare Philanthropy’s

2021 40 Under 40 List

The Treasure Coast
Hospi ce Founda t i on
recently announced that
Annual Giving Officer
Ashley Haughton, CFRE,
has been named to the
Association for Healthcare
Philanthropy’s (AHP) 2021
40 Under 40 list.
The 40 Under 40
recognition program
celebrates future leaders
within the healthcare philanthropy community. AHP
honors these young professionals because they are
shaping the future of the healthcare development industry.
Collectively, they are changing the world – one campaign
at a time.
“These honorees are part of a select group who have
demonstrated impressive career achievements, deep
community involvement, and outstanding leadership in
all they do,” said Alice Ayres, AHP president and CEO.
Haughton joined the Treasure Coast Hospice
Foundation in 2014 and has held the positon of annual
giving officer for the past three years. Haughton
is responsible for developing and managing the
organization’s annual giving strategies and strengthening
See answer in this paper.
Honoring on page 8