Comments on: Walk Bicycle Across Bridge? http://flbikelaw.org/2010/01/walk-bicycle-across-bridge/ Questions, answers and news about Florida bicycle laws and law enforcement Sun, 13 May 2012 12:08:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: geo http://flbikelaw.org/2010/01/walk-bicycle-across-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-876 geo Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:29:10 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=327#comment-876 Municipalities can establish certain traffic rules as long as they do not conflict with state statutes. The signs they use must conform to the state-wide uniform system of traffic control devices as described above. A speed limit sign is an approved sign. The "Walk Bicycles Across Bridge" sign is not. Municipalities can establish certain traffic rules as long as they do not conflict with state statutes. The signs they use must conform to the state-wide uniform system of traffic control devices as described above. A speed limit sign is an approved sign. The “Walk Bicycles Across Bridge” sign is not.

]]> By: Frank http://flbikelaw.org/2010/01/walk-bicycle-across-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-874 Frank Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:31:45 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=327#comment-874 Isn't it true that a municipality can make up it's own rules (and signs) for it's own roads? (not talking about state or county roads that go through their jurisdiction). Even if it conflicts with "state statutes"? Saying that they are not allowed to put up signs like that "walk bike across bridge" sign (and have a town ordinance that has that "law" on their books) is like saying they can't put up a sign that says speed limit 10mph, because it "might conflict" with a state statute that states all road MUST have a minimum of 25mph speed limit set. Isn’t it true that a municipality can make up it’s own rules (and signs) for it’s own roads? (not talking about state or county roads that go through their jurisdiction). Even if it conflicts with “state statutes”?
Saying that they are not allowed to put up signs like that “walk bike across bridge” sign (and have a town ordinance that has that “law” on their books) is like saying they can’t put up a sign that says speed limit 10mph, because it “might conflict” with a state statute that states all road MUST have a minimum of 25mph speed limit set.

]]> By: Alan http://flbikelaw.org/2010/01/walk-bicycle-across-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-871 Alan Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:17:25 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=327#comment-871 Good information The Bridge of Lions in St Augustine was just completed and they also have signage up that states (Walk Bicycles Across Bridge) Good information The Bridge of Lions in St Augustine was just completed and they also have signage up that states (Walk Bicycles Across Bridge)

]]> By: Geo http://flbikelaw.org/2010/01/walk-bicycle-across-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Geo Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:15:18 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=327#comment-250 That could be, Matt. If the bridge is dangerous for vehicles, maybe someone should do something about it. Posting a sign that says "Dangerous Bridge-Use Caution" could be a start until they actually fix it. Telling cyclists to walk bicycles across the bridge isn't supported in the laws. Discussing the laws is the purpose of this site. I suggest the people who are aware of these circumstances call the responsible agency and ask them to correct the problem. That could be, Matt. If the bridge is dangerous for vehicles, maybe someone should do something about it. Posting a sign that says “Dangerous Bridge-Use Caution” could be a start until they actually fix it. Telling cyclists to walk bicycles across the bridge isn’t supported in the laws. Discussing the laws is the purpose of this site. I suggest the people who are aware of these circumstances call the responsible agency and ask them to correct the problem.

]]> By: Matt Kelley http://flbikelaw.org/2010/01/walk-bicycle-across-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Matt Kelley Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:33:49 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=327#comment-249 I'm not sure where this drawbridge is, but I know from experience that some older drawbridges are constructed with seriously large gaps in the roadway, so much so that motorcycles are warned of the danger (by signs and lights usually). Perhaps the sign on this bridge is an attempt to warn cyclists of the same danger. If so, then the sign needs changing, but when I read the question that's the first thing that came to mind - my own experiences with a few dangerous bridges. I’m not sure where this drawbridge is, but I know from experience that some older drawbridges are constructed with seriously large gaps in the roadway, so much so that motorcycles are warned of the danger (by signs and lights usually).

Perhaps the sign on this bridge is an attempt to warn cyclists of the same danger. If so, then the sign needs changing, but when I read the question that’s the first thing that came to mind – my own experiences with a few dangerous bridges.

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