Electric bicycle violation
Florida Statute § 316.20655
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 7, 2026.
Quick Summary
A qualifying electric bicycle has fully operable pedals, a seat/saddle, a motor less than 750 W and a qualifying assist class: Class 1 pedal assist to 20 mph, Class 2 throttle assist to 20 mph, or Class 3 pedal assist to 28 mph. It shares bicycle duties without driver-license, title, registration or motor-vehicle financial-responsibility requirements. Local access, age and ID rules may differ. Manufacturer/distributor labeling duties are not automatically rider offenses; qualifying modifications require replacement labeling, which cannot legalize a nonqualifying machine. Check bicycle helmets, lighting, brakes and motor disengagement. No pedals or 750 W and above excludes an e-bike but does not alone resolve every other device classification. Identify the exact violation.
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Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- E-Bike
- Type
- Non-Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Traffic infraction
- Points
- 0 — pedestrian/bicycle operation
- Fine / Penalty
- $15 base pedestrian/bicycle penalty; statutory exceptions and costs may apply
Base fines are not the total payable amount. Costs, enforcement method, crash consequences, prior history, and court disposition can change penalties or points. A reported zero does not rule out license suspension or revocation.
Court & Enforcement
Court & Enforcement
- Mandatory Court
- No, generally
- NTA Eligible
- N/A — civil citation
- Custodial Arrest
- No — civil infraction (absent separate lawful basis)
NTA means notice to appear. Eligibility is conditional; these fields do not independently authorize arrest. Confirm the exact statutory track, lawful arrest authority, traffic procedure, and agency policy.
Arrest authority guideCivil infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury require a hearing under §318.19.