New Florida Laws

[wsteinborn]

license tag improperly affixed

I wonder if that will be used against some innocent errors...

And the legal wording of "wheel leaving the ground" might include the time I came over the top of what turned out to be a steep hill at too high a speed. Yes, at one wheel may have left the ground for a short time, but I don't think it is worth $1000

 

[ALLANCOOK]

Good. I hope more states follow Florida's lead on this anti-squid legislation.

 

[Jon]

details

HB 137, Operating a Motor Vehicle

ÔÇó Provides violations of s. 316.2085(2) and (3), F.S., regarding motorcycle operation, and violations of the speeding laws in ss. 316.183(2), 316.187, and 316.189, F.S., in excess of 50 miles per hour over the speed limit, are moving violations punishable as provided in ch. 318, F.S.

ÔÇó Includes the requirement that a person riding a motorcycle or moped must have both wheels on the ground at all times; however, an exception is added to provide it is not a violation if the wheels of the motorcycle or moped lose contact with the ground briefly due to the condition of the road surface or other circumstances beyond the control of the operator.

ÔÇó Requires the license tag of a motorcycle or moped be permanently affixed horizontally to the ground and may not be adjusted or capable of being flipped up. 213

ÔÇó Provides "tiered" penalties for violations of the newly created s. 316.1926, F.S.