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The 2000 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 316
State Uniform Traffic Control
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Section 316.2095, Florida Statutes 2000

316.2095  Footrests and handlebars.--

(1)  Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for such passenger.

(2)  No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 15 inches in height above that portion of the seat occupied by the operator.

(3)  A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History.--s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 166, ch. 99-248.

Note.--Former s. 316.278.