boyntonstu
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(2) BICYCLE.Every vehicle propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle propelled by a combination of human power and an electric helper motor capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on level ground upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels. The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a scooter or similar device. No person under the age of 16 may operate or ride upon a motorized bicycle.
No mention of gas,??
But:The Florida Senate
HOUSE MESSAGE SUMMARY
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Transportation Committee
[2011s1150.hms.docx] BILL: CS/CS/SB 1150 2nd Engrossed
INTRODUCER:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Government Accountability and Oversight Committee; Transportation Committee; and Senators Latvala and Bullard
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
May 4, 2011
I. Amendments Contained in Message:
House Amendment 1 - 376895 (body with title)
II. Summary of Amendments Contained in Message:
Section 5 amends s. 316.003, F.S., relating to definitions. Section 316.003(2), F.S., amends the definition of bicycle to remove the qualifier "electric" from the "helper motor"
There you have it!
Any size engine is allowed as long as the bicycle speed is limited to 20 MPH on the road.
No mention of gas,??
But:The Florida Senate
HOUSE MESSAGE SUMMARY
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Transportation Committee
[2011s1150.hms.docx] BILL: CS/CS/SB 1150 2nd Engrossed
INTRODUCER:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Government Accountability and Oversight Committee; Transportation Committee; and Senators Latvala and Bullard
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
May 4, 2011
I. Amendments Contained in Message:
House Amendment 1 - 376895 (body with title)
II. Summary of Amendments Contained in Message:
Section 5 amends s. 316.003, F.S., relating to definitions. Section 316.003(2), F.S., amends the definition of bicycle to remove the qualifier "electric" from the "helper motor"
There you have it!
Any size engine is allowed as long as the bicycle speed is limited to 20 MPH on the road.
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