GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Florida. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Helmets required for riders under 21 or those with less than $10,000 in medical coverage for motorcycle-related injuries. Universal helmet law repealed in 2000.
8 years
80 and over: renewal every 6 years with vision test (in person or physician's letter if renewing by mail or electronically)
None
None
Legal for medical use
70
70
65
65
70
70
0.2
6 months for DUI; 12 months for refusal
DUI: After 30 days; Refusal: After 90 days
None
Yes
Yes
5 yrs or under
6 yrs or older
18 years
15
12
50 (10)
16
Age 16: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. Age 17: 1 a.m. - 5 a.m.
None
Primary
6 and over
6-17 yrs: All 6 and over: Front
School and work zones only. Primary law.
No
No
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by state law
Statewide
None
n/a
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Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmets required for riders under 21 or those with less than $10,000 in medical coverage for motorcycle-related injuries. Universal helmet law repealed in 2000.
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
8 years
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70
Ignition Interlocks
None
