I do not agree that there is confusion between the law and DMV. The law says a motorized bicycle is not a motor vehicle and the DMV follows that by no issuing plates,titles or registrations to Motorized bicycles. I would follow the links below and print and carry that information with you when you ride. you also may be interested in another thread where the Attorney for Daytona Florida advises that according to state law no local municipality may pass restrictive laws with regards to Motorized bicycles.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=9450
abstract: (27) "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle, including a motor vehicle combination, not operated upon rails or guideway, excluding vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and motorized bicycles as defined in s. (28) "Motor vehicle combination" means a motor vehicle operated in conjunction with one or more other vehicles. (32) "Passenger vehicle" means a motor vehicle designed to transpor more than 15 persons, including the driver, or a school bus designed to ...322.01 Definitions.--As used in this chapter
27) "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle, including a motor vehicle combination, not operated upon rails or guideway, excluding vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and motorized bicycles as defined in s. 316.003.And The state makes the laws regarding these matters and local govt may not interfere and that includes Sheriff Puffy Pants.the opinion of the opinion of the City Attorney of Daytona Beach with regard to the intent of the lawSubject: Uniform Traffic Control Act, municipalitiesJ. T. FrankenbergerCity AttorneyOn consideration of the foregoing it is clear that the Legislature intended, by its comprehensive action in enacting Ch. 76-286, Laws of Florida, classifying motor-propelled bicycles or 'mopeds' as bicycles and determining how they were to be regulated on a uniform state-wide basis, to require that moped operators or riders be treated as bicycle operators or riders uniformly throughout the state and in all the municipalities therein. The Legislature by enactment of Ch. 316, as amended aforesaid, and by making it unlawful to enact, and prohibiting the enactment or enforcement of, any traffic ordinances in conflict therewith has effectively preempted the regulation of bicycle/mopeds to the state. Furthermore, because moped operators had, prior to such action, been required to wear the same protective devices as other motorcycle riders according to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the reclassifying of mopeds as bicycles clearly demonstrates that the Legislature intended that moped riders be relieved of the requirements of wearing such protective devices throughout the state.The Legislature defines a moped as a bicycle in s. 316.003, F. S., and changed the definition of 'bicycle,' 'motorcycle,' and 'motor-driven cycles' and excludes motor-propelled bicycles or 'mopeds' from the definition of 'motor vehicle,' 'motor-driver cycles,' and 'vehicle' by Ch. 76-286, Laws of Florida, as reference to the title thereof clearly discloses, and provides regulations for such motor-propelled bicycles or 'mopeds' in s. 316.111, F. S. In the latter section the Legislature provided special regulations in subsections (14) and (15) applicable only to the operation ofbicycle/mopeds. MoreOn consideration of the foregoing it is clear that the Legislature intended, by its comprehensive action in enacting Ch. 76-286, Laws of Florida, classifying motor-propelled bicycles or 'mopeds' as bicycles and determining how they were to be regulated on a uniform state-wide basis, to require that moped operators or riders be treated as bicycle operators or riders uniformly throughout the state and in all themunicipalities therein.
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