Leesburg Motorcycle Rally Layout
What Happens at the Bike Fest in Leesburg?
Make sure to check the Leesburg site for the 2027 events.
In 2026, shuttles cost $1 one-way or $3 for all day.
Florida Motorcycle Laws
Motorcycle Helmet Laws: Here are the laws on wearing motorcycle helmets in Florida. Motorcycle helmets are optional if you are over 21 and have $10,000 in medical benefits. Both riders and passengers under 21 must wear helmets.
Eye Protection – In Leesburg and other Florida cities, eye protection is required when riding.
Headphones & Headsets – You can’t wear headphones, earbuds, headsets, or other listening devices while riding your bike.
Handlebar Height – Florida motorcycle law requires handlebars to be below your shoulders when properly seated.
Motorcycle Headlight – A motorcycle must have at least one headlight. But no more than two headlights. Whenever you’re riding around during Bike Fest in Leesburg or in Florida, they must be on.
Brake Light – In Florida, motorcycles must have a brake light.
Taillight – Florida bike laws require a taillight.
Turn Signals – All motorized vehicles must have turn signals.
Motorcycle Seats – Florida motorcycle laws require the rider and passengers to have “permanently” attached seats.
Motorcycle Horn – If you’re riding in Leesburg for Bike Week or anywhere in Florida, you need a horn. Note: the horn must be loud enough to be heard from 200 feet away.
Mirrors: All motorcycles and other motorized vehicles must have mirrors.
Reflectors – You need one red rear reflector when traveling anywhere in Florida or Leesburg for Bikefest.
Holding Items While Riding – Under Florida law, both hands must remain on the motorcycle handlebars at all times.
Lane Splitting – While riding to the bike rally or in Leesburg, you cannot split lanes, as it is illegal in all of Florida.
Lane Sharing – Florida motorcycle laws prohibit riding motorcycles side-by-side.
Racing, Exhibition of Speed & Stunts – None of these are allowed in Florida.
NOTE: Please check out Florida’s laws for specifics and updates before you take off for Leesburg Bikefest:
-Florida Motorized Vehicles Laws http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/0316.html
-Florida Motorcycle Laws http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?StatuteYear=2021&AppMode=Display_Results&Mode=Search%2520Statutes&Submenu=2&Tab=statutes&Search_String=motorcycle
Another one of the major Florida event that you might want to check out is the Daytona Bike Week.
** Finally, take a look at what is going on across the country on our main motorcycle events calendar.
