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Local Government from page 14 motorcycle knowledge and skill tests. 322.01(26)], and a driver’s license is required to operate
• Your driver’s license will be restricted to operating any motor vehicle, per FS 322.03.
Know The Law “Motorcycles Only”. FS 322.12(5)(a) Are you required to wear a helmet and eye protection
What are the driver licensing requirements for Can I upgrade to a regular license later and have the to ride motorcycles? How about mopeds and scooters?
mopeds, scooters, and other two- or three-wheel motor “Motorcycle Only” restriction removed? • Motorcycles: Those 21 and older can ride without
vehicles? Yes, by passing the regular motor vehicle driving test in a helmet if they carry proof of Personal Injury Protection
• If 50 cc or less, these vehicles are not motorcycles by a regular four-wheel motor vehicle. FS 322.12(5)(a) or proof of health insurance, such as an employee health
driver’s license definition [FS 322.01(25)], so a motorcycle What if someone brings a three-wheel motorcycle or insurance card. The coverage amount must be at least
endorsement is not needed per FS 322.03(4); however, to a sidecar motorcycle for his or her motorcycle skill test? $10,000 to pay for treatment of injuries that may result from
operate them on streets or highways: Applicant will be required to complete the sidecar/ a motorcycle crash. Those under 21 operating motorcycles
• You must be at least 16 years old and hold at least trike Motorcycle Safety Course. Applicants completing (or riding as a passenger) must wear a department-approved
a regular operator (Class E) or “Motorcycle Only” driver the sidecar / trike course will be restricted to three-wheel motorcycle helmet without exception. FS 316.211(1) and (2)
license (reason: even though these vehicles are 50 cc or motorcycles only. • Mopeds/Scooters: If a motor vehicle is 50 cc or less,
less, they still fall under the driver’s license law definition of Is a license required to operate mopeds, motorized two-brake horsepower or less, and cannot exceed more
“Motor Vehicle,” and a driver’s license is required to operate scooters/skateboards, go-carts, or other small engine than 30 mph on level ground, no helmet is required for the
a “motor vehicle”). FS 322.03(1), 322.01(26), and 322.05 (1) vehicles? operator, but they must be at least 16 years old and hold
Is there a motorized vehicle you can operate without • These vehicles are not designed for operation on at least a regular operator license (Class E) or “Motorcycle
a driver’s license? public roads. If someone does so anyway, law enforcement Only” license. Any passenger under 16 must wear a helmet.
Yes, if at least 16, you may ride a bicycle with officers can ask to see a valid driver license because these • Eye Protection: All persons who operate motorcycle
an electric helper-motor that cannot go faster than vehicles are “Motor Vehicles” under driver license law [FS (50 cc or more) must wear eye protection.
20 mph on level ground, per • Eye Protection: Required if capable of more than 30
FS 322.03(1), 322.01(26), and miles per hour.
316.003(2). http://www.flhsmv. Is insurance required for motorcycles?
gov/ddl/mtcynewlaw.html Under certain circumstances, Yes. See below about
Florida Rider Training your financial responsibility.
Program, (850) 487-1227 • Insurance is not required to register motorcycles as
What are the requirements with four-wheel motor vehicles [FS 627.733]; however, if a
for obtaining a Temporary motorcycle operator is charged in a crash with injuries,
“Instruction Permit” for the motorcycle owner or owner/operator is financially
motorcycle operation? FS responsible for bodily injuries and property damage to
322.07(1) others. If no liability coverage was in effect, then bodily
Effective July 1, 2008, Florida injury/property damage liability insurance must be purchased
will no longer issue instructional and kept for three years to avoid financial responsibility,
permits for motorcycle operation. (license and registration) suspension or to reinstate license
What d oes getting a and tag/registration after suspension. FS 324
“Motorcycle Only” driver license http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/mtcynewlaw.html
involve? Who can get one?
• Be at least 16 and, if under Local Government on page 16
18, hold a learner’s license for one
year with no traffic convictions. FS
322.05(1) and 322.05(2)(a)
• Pass the same knowledge test
as for a regular operator’s (Class
E) driver license. FS 322.12(5)(a)
• If at least 21, you may take
the safety course or pass the

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