Mopeds, Vespas, scooters, and other self-propelled vehicles are street legal in Florida. You can drive them on any road except for highways. Because Florida classifies scooters as motor vehicles, drivers must follow the same laws as if they were driving a car. You cannot weave in and out of traffic. You cannot ride on sidewalks or in bike lanes. You must obey all traffic signs, including stop lights and stop signs. These vehicles travel at slower speeds than other cars on the road. That’s one reason why they are not allowed on highways. But even on city streets, drivers should stay as far to the right as possible to allow faster traffic to safely pass by on the left. Unless you make a left turn, keeping as far right as possible while traveling on busy streets is best. Always remember that riding scooters can also involve many other inherent risks of injury. Scooters are not as visible as other motor vehicles. They offer their riders very little personal protection in the event of accidents. Riding scooters on sidewalks can increase the chances of collisions with pedestrians. Road hazards can cause accidents, and many people riding scooters do not have much experience on scooters, which can increase the risk of accidents.