
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.
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316.455 Other equipment.--Every
motorcycle and every
motor-driven cycle when operated
upon a highway shall comply with
the requirements and limitations
of:
(1)
Section 316.271(1) and (2) on
the requirement for horns and
warning devices.
(2)
Section 316.271(3) on the
requirement for the use of
horns.
(3)
Section 316.271(4) on the
requirement for sirens,
whistles, and bells.
(4)
Section 316.271(5) on the
requirement for theft alarms.
(5)
Section 316.271(6) on the
requirement for emergency
vehicles.
(6)
Section 316.272 on the
requirement for mufflers and
prevention of noise.
(7)
Section 316.294 on the
requirement for mirrors.
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; ss.
1, 31, ch. 76-31; s. 5, ch.
86-36; s. 24, ch. 91-221; s.
232, ch. 99-248.
Note.--Former s. 316.277. |
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