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Florida Motorcycle Helmet Law

On July 1, 2000, Florida passed an amendment giving motorcyclists the right to ride without a helmet. Here are the stipulations:

  1. A person is not allowed to operate or ride as a passenger on a motorcycle unless they are properly fitted with the appropriate headgear as outlined by Federal Motorcycle Vehicle Safety Standard 218, which is regulated by the US Department of Transportation.
  2. A person cannot drive a motorcycle unless they have protective eyewear recognized by the US Department of Transportation.
    • This section does not impact anyone riding in an enclosed cab or who is at least 16 years old operating or riding on a motorcycle containing an engine which:
      • Has a displacement of no more than 50 cubic centimeters or a rating no higher than 2 brake horsepower.
      • Is unable to power the bike past 30 miles per hour on a level surface.
    • Despite what section 1 states, a person older than 21 is allowed to drive or ride as a passenger on a motorcycle without a helmet if they have insurance coverage that will provide at least $10,000 for medical bills in the event they are injured in a crash.
  3. A person younger than 16 years old cannot operate or ride on a moped unless they are properly fitted with the appropriate headgear as outlined by Federal Motorcycle Vehicle Safety Standard 218, which is regulated by the US Department of Transportation.
  4. The US Department of Transportation must publicize a list of acceptable helmets, and this list must be made available upon request.
  5. Disobeying any of these clauses is considered a noncriminal traffic violation punishable as a nonmoving infraction.