In florida, do you need a drivers license to drive a gas scooter on public roads and state roads?

17-18 yr old driver

From the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles Website.

Motorized Scooters

Motorized scooters are small two or three wheel vehicles that a person may stand upon or sit upon to operate or ride. Some have electric motors and some have gas engines. The steering is managed by use of a T-shaped handlebar.

Motorized scooters cannot be legally operated on public roadways nor may they be legally operated on sidewalks or bicycle paths.

Please check your city and county ordinances for restrictions and contact your attorney for advice to determine where you may legally operate motorized scooters.


Scooters and Mopeds

Scooters are usually two-wheel motorcycle-type motor vehicles 50 cc or less or 2 brake horsepower or less gas engines that have automatic transmissions. Mopeds also have 50 cc or less engines with two wheels, but have pedals and may be operated solely by human power.

In order to legally operate scooters, mopeds, and other 2-3 wheel small engine motor vehicles, at least a Class E driver license and tag/registration are required.

Persons 16 and older may operate a moped or ride as a passenger without a helmet. Persons under 16 may not operate a moped, but may ride as a passenger with protective headgear securely fastened upon their head.

NO AS LONG AS ITS UNDER 50CC'S. THEY ARE BETTER KNOW AS DUI OFFENDER TRANSPORTERS IN FLORIDA!

if the gas scooter is 50 cc or above then YES you need a drivers license...and that is fact!!

this is a conflict knowmatter what state you are in. but most do not recognize anything under 50cc as an motorized vehicle. thus eliminating operating a motor vehicle tickets. however even with a license most scooters and snowmobiles are not allowed on public streets because they are not licensed vehicles. trust me know the laws, two years ago i got dui on my 360 fourwheeler, after i had a wreck on my own farm. private property only exists in texas anymore, and since it was over 50cc its considered a motor vehicle.