I probably wouldnt stop if I saw the lights and heard the sirens.
The penalties for running cant be too much more stiff... could they?

ADVISORY BULLETIN
Florida Association of Court Clerks/Comptrollers

REF: HB 137 (ch. 2008-117, Laws of Florida) DATE: August 20, 2008 NO: 08-058

FILE NO. F02-008-080820-01 TELEPHONE: (850) 921-0808 CONTACT: B. Allman PAGE 1 OF 1

Effective October 1, 2008, HB 137 revises the traffic laws to create a few more penalties. This short bill was particularly focused on unsafe motorcycle activities, but it does include a provision for excessive speed. The new law also provides penalties for the first, second, third or subsequent violations. The Distribution Chart found on the FACC website will be updated to reflect the amounts for the first and second offenses in the Traffic section. The third and subsequent offense is classified as a third degree felony with a $5,000 fine and will appear in the Criminal Traffic section of the chart.

New Violations:
316.2085(2) Motorcycle or moped, wheels losing contact with ground
This is classified as a moving violation.
First Offense: the violator must pay $1,000 plus any other costs assessed for a moving violation. Second Offense: the violator must pay a fine of $2,500, plus any other applicable costs assessed for a moving violation. The person's driver license must be revoked for a period of one year.
Third Offense: the violator will be charged with a third degree felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084, a mandatory fine of $5,000, and the driver license must be revoked for a period of ten years.
(new entries for Distribution Chart-see below)

316.2085(3) Motorcycle or moped license tag improperly affixed
This is classified as a moving violation.
First Offense: the violator must pay $1,000 plus any other costs assessed for a moving violation. Second Offense: the violator must pay a fine of $2,500, plus any other applicable costs assessed for a moving violation. The person's driver license must be revoked for a period of one year.
Third Offense: the violator will be charged with a third degree felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084, a mandatory fine of $5,000, and the driver license must be revoked for a period of ten years.
(new entries for Distribution Chart-see below)

316.1926 (2) A person who exceeds the speed limit in excess of 50 mph or more in violation of ss.
316.183(2) (posted speeds), 316.187(state speed zones), or 316.189 (municipal and county speeds)
This is classified as a moving violation.
First Offense: the violator must pay a fine of $1,000 plus court costs.
Second Offense: the violator must pay a fine of $2,500 plus court costs and the driver license must be revoked for a period of one year.
Third Offense: the violator will be charged with a third degree felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084, a mandatory fine of $5,000, and the driver license must be revoked for a period of ten years.

 

ouch, time to obey the law, huh.

 

Pulling a wheelie, I can see that as being "reckless." Likewise, 50mph over the speed limit (if I'm reading that correctly), I can see as being "reckless" and thus deserving of a high fine/punishment.

$1000 fine for improperly mounting a tag though? That's just ridiculous.

 

does florida really have that many squids?

 

-keep your "pink" NY license/plates. be ignorant to the "new laws". you'll be surprised. serious.

-"revoked for 10 years"......so, how long do multiple DUI/DWAI convictions lose their privileges?

 

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You have no idea.

 

That's crazy...

 

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Are you kidding? lol Let's see....flat, no curves...tons of people on 1000cc's with no riding ability. HHHHHMMMM.

 

ya i've never seen more squids then when I rode through Florida. Ton's o chicken strips.

 

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"Wheels" is plural meaning both wheels have to leave the ground. Case dismissed

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by svrider &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ya i've never seen more squids then when I rode through Florida. Ton's o chicken strips. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well in some defense it's kind of hard to get rid of them when there aren't curves around. Are you supposed to drag knee in an intersection?

 

so if get caught with improper tags three times, i get a 5k fine and lose my license for 10 yrs? wow

 

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"Wheels" is plural meaning both wheels have to leave the ground. Case dismissed</TD></TR></TABLE>

Done. I noticed that, too. Loopholes

I think this law against wheelies and the excessive speed law are a decent idea, but like someone said above, the improperly affixed tag law is silly.

 

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Well in some defense it's kind of hard to get rid of them when there aren't curves around. Are you supposed to drag knee in an intersection? </TD></TR></TABLE>

There is always the on ramps.....

Sorry my statement was more of I probably wouldn't ride a motorcycle if I lived in Florida. I was very bored riding there.

 

Mother of god!!!! This used to be the land of the free... Maybe we should change that to land of the TAXED... And they wonder why some guys run. That tag violation is crazy

 

they used the anti-speed, and wheelie guise to railroad in some ridiculous ****.



I've already gotten one tag light ticket that was complete BS. I've seen guys get a ticket for having their visor up when riding (no eye protection.)

if I get another tag violation, I'm selling the bike. I can't afford to risk getting losing my license for a year, and it would make me sick to stare at the stock rear fender / tag mount.


Modified by DragII at 3:23 PM 9/4/2008

 

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"Wheels" is plural meaning both wheels have to leave the ground. Case dismissed</TD></TR></TABLE>

"Ever take it off any sweet jumps?"

 

Thank God my pops is a cop. F.O.P. tags on all my vehicles.

 

It's just a money grab that's all. The general population sees motorcycles as a nuisance especially sportbikes so the law can pick on us without people standing up to it. Think of it like a smoking ban.

 

Tag violations arent point bearing..... so no need to worry about losing your license. Also, if a stock mud flap is enough to give up one your desire to ride, you should have sold the bike a long time ago.

 

so that law is in florida only right??

 

its anywhere you live these days. California as tons of stupid laws too. But at least we have corners!

 

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316.2085(3) Motorcycle or moped license tag improperly affixed
This is classified as a moving violation.
First Offense: the violator must pay $1,000 plus any other costs assessed for a moving violation. [b]Second Offense: the violator must pay a fine of $2,500, plus any other applicable costs assessed for a moving violation. The person's driver license must be revoked for a period of one year.
Third Offense: the violator will be charged with a third degree felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084, a mandatory fine of $5,000, and the driver license must be revoked for a period of ten years.
(new entries for Distribution Chart-see below)