Motorcycle
accident claims often give rise to substantial
claims for damages due to the fact that
bike riders are one of the most vulnerable
classes of road user, and the number
killed or seriously injured continues
to rise year by year.
The prime cause of motorcycle accidents relates to the negligent actions of other road users particularly car drivers who tend to be inattentive towards motorcyclists and fail to anticipate their presence or actions
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact the Accident Law Offices of Philip DeBerard immediately.
Florida Motorcycle Laws and Statutes
The links below take you to some of the most important laws dealing with motorcycle riding and motorcycle accidents in Florida. These Florida motorcycle laws are included here for general information purposes and if you have been in a motorcycle accident you should review your legal situation with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. Other statutes and case law may apply, and you should review the specific version of the statute in effect at the time of your motorcycle accident or traffic issue.
- 316.003 Definitions
- 316.208 Motorcycles and mopeds
- 316.2085 Riding on motorcycles or mopeds
- 316.209 Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic
- 316.2095 Footrests, handholds, and handlebars
- 316.211 Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders
- 316.2952 Windshields; requirements; restrictions
- 316.304 Wearing of headsets
- 316.405 Motorcycle headlights to be turned on
- 316.410 Taillamps
- 316.415 Reflectors
- 316.420 Stop lamps
- 316.425 Lamps on parked motorcycles
- 316.430 Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment
- 316.435 Lighting equipment for motor-driven cycles
- 316.440 Brake equipment required
- 316.445 Performance ability of motorcycle brakes
- 316.450 Brakes on motor-driven cycles
- 316.455 Other equipment
