Florida Driver's Handbook 2008

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5. Your Vehicle

• 5.1. Equipment Standards
• 5.2. Bumper Height Requirements
• 5.3. Limitations on Towing
• 5.4. Anti-lock Braking
• 5.5. Bicycles
• 5.6. Mopeds
• 5.7. Vehicle Licensing
• 5.8. Study Questions

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Mopeds

Persons riding mopeds have the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles. Moped riders will receive citations for traffic violations.

Know and obey these moped laws:

• You must be 16 years of age or older to operate a moped on a public road.
• Operators of mopeds must have the minimum of a Class E license. No motorcycle endorsement is required.
• Mopeds must be registered annually and a tag purchased.
• Mopeds may not be operated on bicycle paths or foot paths.
• Moped operators do not have to carry PIP insurance.
• Operators 16 years of age or older are not required to wear helmets.

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