The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to establish regulations and definitions related to electric bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles. It introduces the definition of "electric motorcycle" as a motorcycle powered by an electric motor of 750 watts or more, capable of speeds exceeding 28 miles per hour. The bill also revises the existing definition of "motorcycle" to include electric motorcycles and mandates that crash reports include specific information regarding incidents involving motorized scooters, electric bicycles, and electric motorcycles. Additionally, the state is required to maintain statistics on crashes involving these vehicles.

Furthermore, the bill imposes penalties for knowingly modifying electric bicycles and prohibits the operation of class 3 electric bicycles without a valid driver's license. It establishes requirements for operating these bicycles, including yielding to pedestrians on shared pathways and ensuring that a minimum number of questions on the Class E driver license test cover safe operation of electric bicycles and motorized scooters. The bill also updates definitions and requirements related to learner's driver licenses and crash report forms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of electric bicycles and motorcycles in Florida's traffic laws. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
H 243 Filed: 316.068, 316.069, 316.2085, 320.01, 322.01, 322.1615, 322.12, 316.306, 655.960