Cecil

Florida State Laws


http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/l...t.asp?state=fl

Road
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Safety Helmet 316.211 Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders.-- - Not required over 21 with a minimum of $10,000 in medical insurance
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State Funded Rider Ed - Available for all eligible applicants-required under age 21 education
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Eye Protection - Required by law
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Daytime Use of Headlight - Required by law-modulating headlight permitted
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Passenger Seat - Required if carrying a passenger
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Passenger Footrest - Required if carrying a passenger
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Passenger Age Restriction - None Helmet Speakers No Restrictions
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Periodic Safety Inspection - None
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Mirror Left(L) Right(R) - One required by law
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Radar Detector - No Restriction
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Turn Signals - Not required.
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Muffler - 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. .
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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).
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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.
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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
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Handlebar Height - No higher than top of shoulders of the operator when seated upon the motorcycle.
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Rider-Education Waiver - Skill & Knowledge Test
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Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States - Yes
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Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States - N/A
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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.
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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.
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Off Road
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Safety Helmet - Required if under age 16 and ATV's only
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Eye Protection - Required if under age 16 and ATV's only
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Minimum Operator Age - No Restriction
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Rider Education Certification - Not Required
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Operator License - Not Required
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Headlight - Not Required
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Taillight - Not Required
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Muffler - Not Required
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Maximum Sound Level - No Limit
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Spark Arrestor - Not Required
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Registration - Required by law
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Vehicle Title - Required
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Trails Program - Available

Cecil

Here are some links to threads that may assist you in finding a MSF course:

Link 1

Link 2

This has come up before, thus a search on "MSF Course" may be enough to get you going.

Good Luck.

Ride Safe.

ATGATT

OuttaFokus

Wow, really good info guys. I'm very picky when it comes to things, and while starting out on a smaller bike might be smarter...I felt quite confortable on my budies '06 GSXR 600 (he's insane for letting a first timer ride it!). Obviously, im not gonna slap down 9K on my first bike, but i've been looking @ 2001-newer bikes. I think i have it narrowed down to either a YZF-R6 or GSXR 600.

My main concern is that im quite short (5'5") and i have a feeling i may drop the bike at low speeds...

Cecil

At 5'5", I do not see you "needing" to lower the bike.
Look at these guys, no one has ever acussed any of them of being "big".



Moto GP Class Riders
Repsol Honda Team
#3
Max Biaggi

Date of birth : June 26, 1971
Nationality : Italy
Height : 170cm
Weight : 64kg

#69
Nicky Hayden

Date of birth : July 30, 1981
Nationality : U.S.A.
Height : 173cm
Weight : 68kg

Team Movistar Honda MotoGP

#15
Sete Gibernau

Date of birth : December 15, 1972
Nationality : Spain
Height : 177cm
Weight : 70kg

#33
Marco Melandri

Date of birth : August 7, 1982
Nationality : Italy
Height : 168cm
Weight : 58kg

Camel Honda

#4
Alex Barros

Date of birth : October 18, 1970
Nationality : Brazil
Height : 174cm
Weight : 68kg

#12
Troy Bayliss

Date of birth : March 30, 1969
Nationality : Australia
Height : 174cm
Weight : 68kg

Konica Minolta Honda Team

#6
Makoto Tamada

Date of birth : November 4, 1976
Nationality : Japan
Height : 171cm
Weight : 61kg 250cc Class Riders
Team Telefonica Movistar Honda 250

#1
Daniel Pedrosa

Date of birth : September 29, 1985
Nationality : Spain
Height : 158cm
Weight : 43kg

#73
Hiroshi Aoyama

Date of birth : October 25, 1981
Nationality : Japan
Height : 165cm
Weight : 54kg Team Scot

#34
Andrea Dovizioso

Date of birth : March 23, 1986
Nationality : Italy
Height : 162cm
Weight : 56kg

#55
Yuki Takahashi

Date of birth : July 12, 1984
Nationality : Japan
Height : 163cm
Weight : 53kg

Team Fortuna Honda

#48
Jorge Lorenzo

Date of birth : May 4, 1987
Nationality : Spain
Height : 169cm
Weight : 54kg

#55
Hector Barbera

Date of birth : November 2, 1986
Nationality : Spain
Height : 168cm
Weight : 55kg

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good link that was posted about buying your first used bike..


http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html

me

Good info. Found everything to answer my questions that were in my head. Thank you!

hixeclipse

I'm looking to start riding sport bikes....i grew up in kansas riding dirt bikes etc...but it is probably a lot different. I also know someone who has been riding bikes forever down here to help me with a purchase of a good starter bike. Just a few questions though. How much is your motorcycle insurance? Im 21, never been in an accident ever. I only have a few little tickets on my record in a car...like tag lights being out, and not paying for 1 ticket until my license got suspended...then i had to. Other than that, those are the only tickets i have. Also, where is a good place to look for used bikes around here in the tampa bay area?

Look forward to start riding around in September/October.

ChadillacS13

hey guys im new to this site but im wondering if u can help me anyway.......om looking for anyone who has a bike to sell. Any sport bike will do. Im looking to get one as fast a possible so if anyone can help out id really appreciate it.

Capt Web

this is a good guide for anyone looking into getting a bike

Used Motorcycle Evaluation Guide

Boostin97SE-R

I found this site very informative for newbies like myself as well.
Motorcycle Riding Techniques