Brake equipment required.

F.S. 316.440
in effect
Sign in to generate a plain English summaryAsk Belisarius Agent
Every motor-driven cycle must comply with the provisions of s. 316.261, except that: (1) Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles need not be equipped with parking brakes. (2) The wheel of a sidecar attached to a motorcycle or to a motor-driven cycle, and the front wheel of a motor-driven cycle, need not be equipped with brakes, provided that such motorcycle or motor-driven cycle is capable of complying with the performance requirements of this chapter. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter316/AllFetched: 7/8/2026

Starting a business in Florida? Florida LLC guide: costs and requirements