Popping a Wheelie Now Costs Over $1,000

Section 316.2085 simply states that when driving a motorcycle (or moped) both wheels must remain on the ground.  It says it is a civil infraction punishable in Chapter 318 of the Florida Statutes.  You don't see any mention of section 316.2085 in section 318.18 (which describes the penalties) so you would think it is a normal, everyday citation.  Wrong. The legislature did something very cryptic here and created another section (316.1926) that simply says section 316.2085 shall be punished under Ch 318.  It is, but not under 318.18 (which is the normal disposition of traffic tickets) but under 318.14 (exceptions).  There it is noted as a $1,000 state fine (which means local costs can be added totaling about another $100).

 

Review the Florida Statutes relating to driving...

We encourage everyone to read through the statutes that regulate driving a vehicle in Florida. These can be found in Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes.  What you read may surprise you and will definitely inform you of the current laws.

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