The following vehicles ARE NOT required to be titled nor registered to be operated on roads of this state.
Motorized Scooter
“Motorized Scooter” per section 316.003(48), Florida Statutes means:
Any vehicle not having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more that three wheels, and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground.
Please note: NO seat or saddle. This type of scooter cannot be titled or registered in this state.
NOTE: Per section 316.2128 Micromobility devices, motorized scooters, and miniature motorcycles; requirements.—
(1) The operator of a motorized scooter or micromobility device has all of the rights and duties applicable to the rider of a bicycle under s. 316.2065, except the duties imposed by s. 316.2065(2), (3)(b), and (3)(c), which by their nature do not apply. However, this section may not be construed to prevent a local government, through the exercise of its powers under s. 316.008, from adopting an ordinance governing the operation of micromobility devices and motorized scooters on streets, highways, sidewalks, and sidewalk areas under the local government’s jurisdiction.
(2) A motorized scooter or micromobility device is not required to satisfy the registration and insurance requirements of s. 320.02 or the licensing requirements of s. 316.605.
(3) A person is not required to have a driver license to operate a motorized scooter or micromobility device.
Electric Bicycle
“Electric Bicycle” per section 316.003(23), Florida Statutes means:
A bicycle or tricycle equipped with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts which meets the requirements of one of the following three classifications:
(a) “Class 1 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
(b) “Class 2 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the electric bicycle and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
(c) “Class 3 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.
Persons riding an electric bicycle have all the rights and privileges of a bicyclist. Riders are not required to be licensed to operate one, nor are they subject to title and registration. Note: Per section 316.20655, Florida Statute: The operation of electric bicycles on roads must comply with any more restrictive ordinances enacted by local government and should be verified prior to operating one.
