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Motorcycle Laws in Florida

These references are for Florida only and are offered for general background purposes.  Because laws are frequently amended they should not be relied upon without reviewing your legal situation with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney.  Other statutes and laws may also apply.

316.2095 Footrests, handholds, and handlebars.--

(1) Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for such passenger.

(2) No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars or with handgrips that are higher than the top of the shoulders of the person operating the motorcycle while properly seated upon the motorcycle.

(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History.--s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 166, ch. 99-248; s. 5, ch. 2005-164; s. 12, ch. 2006-290.

Note.--Former s. 316.278.

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 This site contains only general background information and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice or establish an attorney/client relationship.  Motorcycle laws vary from state to state and are constantly changing.   If you think you may have a motorcycle accident claim you should promptly contact a lawyer in your state with experience in handling motorcycle cases.

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