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Motorcycle Laws In Florida

Motorcycle Laws In Florida

Motorcycle insurance laws differ by state, and this can cause confusion for riders. In Florida, car insurance and motorcycle insurance differs. It is the Florida Financial Responsibility Law that covers insurance requirements for motorcyclists. In order to make an informed decisions about the type of coverage that you need, it is important to know some important facts.

Insurance Summary

Car drivers in Florida are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) for medical bills and potentially lost wages in the event of an accident. This coverage is required no matter who is at fault. Motorcyclists, however, are not required to carry Personal Injury Protection, although some insurance companies do offer it as an option.

Should a motorcycle accident occur, a rider is not required to show PIP in order to recover funds for pain and suffering.

How to Purchase Required Motorcycle Insurance

Although PIP is not required, motorcycle riders do need to carry insurance, and there are two basic ways to obtain it.

First, coverage can be purchased from an insurance carrier. A rider can also purchase a Self-Insurance Certificate from the Bureau of Financial Responsibility. This certificate will be based upon the rider’s net worth.

Motorcycle Laws In Florida

Requirements for Insurance

The minimum requirements for Florida motorcycle insurance include set amounts for bodily injury and property damage liability. The amounts are:

$10,000 for bodily injury liability to one person

$20,000 for bodily injury liability for two persons

$10,000 for property damage per incident

Motorcyclists can also purchase uninsured motorist coverage to assist with the cost of medical bills, lost wages, and even for pain and suffering if injured. This coverage provides needed funds if another driver doesn’t have the proper insurance, or enough coverage to meet your expenses.

Financial Responsibility

Riders will need to show proof of their financial responsibility. After insurance is purchased, the insurance company sends the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles information about the insurance policy purchased. Although the DHSMV holds this information in a computer database, all motorcycle riders should keep their proof of financial responsibility with them when they ride. Proof applies to either an insurance card or a self-insurance certificate.

Penalties

If a motorcyclist does not have the required insurance, penalties can occur. These penalties range from license suspension, motorcycle registration suspension, suspension of license plates to fees paid in order to regain riding privileges.

Helmet Laws

In Florida, wearing a helmet is not required when riding a motorcycle. The law requiring adult riders to wear helmets was repealed in July 2000. Helmet use declined by half. However, helmet use is picking up again, following an uptick in head injuries for riders without helmets.

Head injuries are the chief cause of death for motorcyclists in the state. Traumatic brain injuries are unfortunately common for riders that require hospitalization for any reason. So, although helmets are not required in Florida, staying safe even without a legal requirement makes sense.

Legal Issues

Consulting with an attorney is advisable if a motorcyclist has been involved in a collision.  An experienced attorney will have the knowledge and expertise to fight for your rites.

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