E-bike Laws and Regulations in Clearwater, Florida

Electric bicycle classes and local authority

Florida defines three e-bike classes under 750 watts and generally gives them bicycle rights without motor-vehicle licensing or registration. Riders under 16 must wear helmets. A 2025 law authorizes local governments to regulate e-bikes on streets, sidewalks, paths, trails, and beaches, set minimum ages, and require photo identification.

Code

Fla. Stat. § 316.20655; Ch. 2025-149, Laws of Florida Florida Statutes, Chapter 316

Applies to

statewide

Effective

Tue Jul 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)