Florida state law considers any type of self-propelled vehicle to be a motor vehicle and subject to all the laws governing motor vehicles. Gas scooters are considered to be motor vehicles in Florida. The law in Florida requires all drivers of gas scooters to follow the same laws of the road as car and truck drivers.
In Florida, the definition of licensed driver, according to section 322.03 of motor vehicle law, a valid driver's license is required for operating a motor vehicle, including motorized scooters. Additionally, the law states that a person should not operate a motorcycle unless their license authorizes such operation.
Because parents often purchase gas scooters for their children as gifts, they should be aware that penalties may be imposed if their children drive the scooters on the street. Children cannot be licensed to drive until they are a certain age, therefore gas scooters can only be utilized on private property, and on parks trails or loops. Even sidewalks are not approved, because scooters are considered motor vehicles. Licensed adults are not allowed to ride scooters on the street either because unlike motorcycles, scooters are not registered vehicles. Penalties and fines are imposed if a person is caught breaking this law.
