🇺🇸Ebike Laws Florida: A Complete Guide
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- March 25, 2022
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Summary of the e-bike laws in Florida:
- E-bikes are defined as bicycles with a motor that provides assistance up to 20 mph.
- E-bikes are allowed on roads, bike lanes, and multi-use paths.
- E-bikes are not allowed on sidewalks unless they are specifically designated for e-bikes.
- E-bikes are not allowed on limited access highways.
- Riders of e-bikes must be at least 16 years old.
- Riders of e-bikes must wear a helmet.
- E-bikes must have a bell or other audible device.
- E-bikes must have a headlight and taillight that are visible from at least 500 feet.
- E-bikes must have brakes that can stop the bike within 25 feet.
- E-bikes must have a label that includes the manufacturer’s name, the model name, the serial number, the class of the e-bike, the top assisted speed, and the motor wattage.
FAQ
The state of Florida (FL) defines electric bicycles as a bicycle or a tricycle equipped with with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. Electric bikes are categorized into 3 categories:Â
- Class 1 is for the ones equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and it stops when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of 20 mph.
- Class 2Â is for those equipped with a motor that can power up the bike event when the rider isn’t pedaling and it ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of 20 mph.
- Class 3 applies to those bikes equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and it stops when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of 28 mph.
Electric bikes do not need to be licensed or registered. Operators of electric bikes must be at least 16 years old.
You need to be older than 16 years old to ride an electric bike in the state of Florida.
Florida state law requires persons under the age of 16 to wear a helmet.
Electric bikes are allowed on roadways in the right lane, bike paths and trails and on sidewalks where pedestrians are present.
Electric bicycles are regulated by local government in terms of their use on bicycle path, multiuse path, or trail network.
Additional notes:
- You can’t tamper with or modify an electric bicycle to change the motor-powered speed capability or engagement of an electric bicycle, unless the label indicating the classification number is replaced after such modification.
Disclaimer:
Laws and policies can change at any time rendering the above information outdated and non-applicable. TOMEBIKE strongly encourages checking with City, County, State and other local agencies for the most recent laws governing the proper, legal use of electric bicycles in your area.
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