ebikesDiscussion of E-bikes
“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.
Bicycle riding on sidewalks is permitted in the State of
Florida. Section 316.2065, Florida Statutes, Bicycle
Regulations, provides as follows:
•A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a
sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the
rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same
circumstances.
•A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a
roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to
any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and
passing such pedestrian.
EBikes
COAB ---Section 5-7 Operation of motorized
apparatus within 200 feet of beach
•It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any
motorized boat or other motorized apparatus
within two hundred (200) feet of the beach. Personal
watercraft, sailboats, and similar watercraft, which
require transport by use of a motor vehicle, will only
be launched at the Atlantic Boulevard ramp.
What other cities are doing……
City Location Details
City of Neptune Beach Not allowed to be operated in a reckless
manner (15 mph or more or willful
disregard for safety on BEACHES.
Temp. moratorium on rentals
City of Jacksonville
Beach
Temp. moratorium on rentals and
use
City of Jacksonville Allowed on sidewalks downtown
Allowed on roads downtowns
Sidewalks = not more than 10mph
Road= not more than 15 mph
Orlando Not where prohibited by signage or
markings
10mph on sidewalks
may be authorized higher speed
on roads
Winter Park Allowed on official bike paths
Not allowed in certain commercial districts
Flagler Beach Not allowed
St. Augustine Allowed on shared use paths
St. Augustine Beach Allowed on shared use paths