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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.

316.410 Taillamps.--

(1) Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall have at least one taillamp which shall be located at a height of not more than 72 nor less than 20 inches.

(2) Either a taillamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible from a distance of 50 feet to the rear. Any taillamp or taillamps, together with any separate lamp or lamps for illuminating the rear registration plate, shall be so wired as to be lighted whenever the headlamps or auxiliary driving lamps are lighted.

(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. 223, ch. 99-248.

Note.--Former s. 316.244.

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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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