Can my child ride a go-ped, or motorized scooter on the roadway or sidewalk?
NO. There are two issues regarding the use of these toy vehicles. Florida motor vehicle law does not provide for the registering of go-peds as motor vehicles. However, under Floridas Drivers License Statute, they are considered motor vehicles, which requires an operator to be at least 16 YOA and possess a valid Class-E drivers license. Operation of a motor vehicle without a valid drivers license is a criminal offense that could result in an arrest. Even if a licensed driver was in control of the go-ped, it does not meet the safety requirements of a registered motor vehicle, and as such, will not be issued a tag. Therefore, it still would not be allowed on the roadways. In addition, the safety of our children should be a concern for all of us. A child operator of a go-ped would be unlicensed and therefore, may have no knowledge of the rules of the road.
