Florida laws? 49cc Yamaha Zuma

[citohmad]

OKay, I read all the threads, went to DMV, read the Florida statutes, still confused. I have gotten conflicting answers to the same question when asked of DMV officials, police officers, etc.

I own a Yamaha Zuma, 49cc. I am over 30 years old. I have a Florida drivers license with a motorcycle endorsement. (But I do not currently own any other motorcycles.) I live in Tallahassee, FL. On the roads I drive on, I will be interfacing mostly with County sheriffs rather than city PD.

Do I have to obtain a tag, registration and insurance?

Is the vehicle considered a motorcycle or a motor scooter?

Thanks very much.


FF

[XPS1210]

unfortunately this is not the best place to get "correct" answers... The DMV better have the right one...

So I'd go with what they say...

or tickets could follow...

[thinbluelion]

any motor vehicle operated on public roads has to have registration, inspection, and insurane. The good news is liability only insurance is dirt cheap.

[florida derbi rocket]

....try....[url]www.moped2.org/txt/florida_moped_laws.htm......I live In Jacksonville, and I've always heard...at least 16..valid drivers licence..Tag....and Eye Protection......No Insurance or helmet...Just My 2 cents John

[King Vino]

Motorized Scooters
Motorized scooters are small two or three wheel vehicles that a person may stand upon or sit upon to operate or ride. Some have electric motors and some have gas engines. The steering is managed by use of a T-shaped handlebar.

Motorized scooters cannot be legally operated on public roadways nor may they be legally operated on sidewalks or bicycle paths.

Please check your city and county ordinances for restrictions and contact your attorney for advice to determine where you may legally operate motorized scooters.

Scooters and Mopeds
Scooters are usually two-wheel motorcycle-type motor vehicles 50 cc or less or 2 brake horsepower or less gas engines that have automatic transmissions. Mopeds also have 50 cc or less engines with two wheels, but have pedals and may be operated solely by human power.

In order to legally operate scooters, mopeds, and other 2-3 wheel small engine motor vehicles, at least a Class E driver license and tag/registration are required.

Persons 16 and older may operate a moped or ride as a passenger without a helmet. Persons under 16 may not operate a moped, but may ride as a passenger with protective headgear securely fastened upon their head.

See motorcycle FAQs for information on motorcycles.

Electric Helper-Motor Bicycles
If you are at least 16 years old, you may ride a bicycle that is propelled by a combination of human power (pedals) and an electric helper-motor that cannot go faster than 20 mph on level ground without a driver license.


Florida MVA Website, Motorcycle Training

[Lennox]

ok, short and sweet........ valid Drivers Liscense (no m/c endors nec) Tag/reg, and eye protection.... THATS IT!!!!!!

This is for Florida....

no helmet, no insurance no problem!

[XPS1210]

No helmet! Don't make me get started....

Perfect example...

Indian Larry... <--- one of the Chopper GODS!

Died from a head injury during a stunt... Standing on his seat and fell off and hit his head...

www.indianlarry.com

ILM: Indian Larry August 2004

[Lennox]

No helmet! Don't make me get started....

Perfect example...

Indian Larry... <--- one of the Chopper GODS!

Died from a head injury during a stunt... Standing on his seat and fell off and hit his head...

www.indianlarry.com

ILM: Indian Larry August 2004


good tip, I wont stand on the seat ;)

[King Vino]

Oh man..... Here we go again, LOL.

[Snyeed]

I finally got my scooter running right last night so I went out for a ride ofcourse I had to get pulled over. Got a ticket for no insurance. I have 14 days to get insurance or else. I guess in Utah you need insurance.

[florida derbi rocket]

Liabilty?? Or Just Personal Injury Protection??

[Snyeed]

Im not really sure but im gonna go through progressive.