Hunting bike ?

WildMan

MCSHunter wrote: »

Where some of you are making a mistake is that you want to classify a bike with a motor a motorized vehicle. As long as it is pedal assist and doesn't go over 20mph it is considered a bicycle. Therefore it is legal on WMA's.

I admit I'm no lawyer. While I agree a bicycle (that is pedal powered with motor assist not able to exceed 20mph) is excepted from the definition of a "motor vehicle" under Florida Statutes, it appears FWC may have tried to address that with the additional language under the WMA F.A.C.68A-15.004 (9)(a) "....The use of two-wheeled motor-powered vehicles or all-terrain vehicles is prohibited on any roads or trails not open to or used by other vehicles unless otherwise provided by specific area regulation." Here they are referencing a 2 wheel, motor-powered vehicle and not necessarily a motor vehicle. The definition of vehicle is mostly all inclusive and motor-powered is not defined as far as I can tell.

MCSHunter

Wildman,
I am not a lawyer either. But again, you are classifying it as motored vehicle. It is a bicycle and therefore doesn't fit WMA F.A.C.68A-15.004 (9) (a). It is my interpretation that is targeting motorcycles, ATV's, and UTV's.
I will surely find out though

Backlash Bandit

Also note that hang gliding is prohibited in areas designated as 'wilderness areas'

waterfowler

F.S.316.003 BICYCLE.—Every VEHICLE propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle propelled by a combination of human power and an electric helper motor capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on level ground upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels. The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a scooter or similar device. A person under the age of 16 may not operate or ride upon a motorized bicycle.

There's clearly a difference between a bicycle and a motorized bicycle as you can see that person under the age of 16 may not even ride or operate one if it is motorized. Just saying there's a difference furthermore the first sentence describes bicycle as every vehicle propelled solely by human power and every motorized bicycle. There for a motorized bicycle could also be called a motorized vehicle. Not to be confused with a motor vehicle which exceeds 20 miles per hour but a motorized bicycle "vehicle"that does not exceed 20 miles an hour. I guess that's my interpretation. The best bet would be to ask a Leo. wonder what the fine would be for something like that

campertop

A bicycle having an electric motor to assist pedaling still meets the definition of a bicycle, per Florida Statute, provided the motor is incapable of powering the bike to a speed greater than 20 mph on a flat surface. As such, you could use such a bicycle on any WMAs both on and off-road/trail unless there is a specific area rule prohibiting bicycles, or a rule prohibiting all motorized equipment.

Straight from the Horse's mouth.

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campertop

Not sure what WMA that cut from above came from, but most do not have that language, without that language in the brochure a electric bike is just as legal as walking. With the one mentioned above electric bike would be a no go.

ironeyes

campertop wrote: »

A bicycle having an electric motor to assist pedaling still meets the definition of a bicycle, per Florida Statute, provided the motor is incapable of powering the bike to a speed greater than 20 mph on a flat surface. As such, you could use such a bicycle on any WMAs both on and off-road/trail unless there is a specific area rule prohibiting bicycles, or a rule prohibiting all motorized equipment.

Straight from the Horse's mouth.

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Aha! The motorized equipment prohibition is what gets em here. Good to know