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Motorcycle Injuries
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, in 2018, there was 15,733 bicycle/motorcycle accidents in the state of Florida. 691 of those 15,733 accidents have resulted in fatalities. It is If you had an accident while riding a bicycle or motorcycle, you must consider all factors that relate to drivers of four-wheeled vehicles. It is important to understand exactly what your next steps are. Florida has specific helmet laws that all drivers must adhere to.
bicycle regulations
Bicycle laws are governed by the Florida Statutes, Chapter 316. Essentially, bicycles are considered vehicles and the bicyclist is the driver.
Every bicycle must be equipped with a brake or brakes which allow the rider to stop within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement. (Section 316.2065, F.S).
A bicycle operated between sunset and sunrise must be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from 500 feet to the front and both a red reflector and a lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from 600 feet to the rear. (Section 316.2065, F.S).
A bicyclist who is not traveling at the same speed of other traffic must ride in a designated bike lane or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. (Section 316.2065, F.S).
A bicyclist intending to make a vehicle left turn is entitled to full use of the lane from which the turn is made. (Section 316.151 (1)(b)(c), F.S.).
A bicyclist may not wear a headset, headphone, or other listening device other than a hearing aid when riding. Wearing a headset blocks out important audio clues needed to detect the presence of other traffic. (Section 316.304, F.S.).
motorcycle regulations
Motorcycle laws are governed by the Florida Statutes, Chapter 316.
All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. (Section 316.209, F.S.).
A person may not operate a motorcycle unless the person is wearing an eye-protective device over his or her eyes of a type approved by the department. (Section 316.211, F.S.).
Helmet Law: Anyone over the age of 21 who carry an insurance policy with at least $10,000 in medical benefits are not required to wear a helmet under Florida law.
Florida motorcyclists are required to carry $20,000 in total bodily injury and $10,000 property damage and per-person bodily injury and $30,000 single-limit liability.