Comments on: Motor Vehicles on Sidewalks

By: Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:01:50 +0000

What defines a sidewalk or bicycle path? Must signage be posted to designate a sidwalk or bicycle path? Do certain size characteristics accompany sidewalks or bicycle paths so as to alert motorized vehicle operators to avoid traveling on them?

A link to any Florida Statute governing this area of law would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Shawn

By: Lyndy

Lyndy — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:11:19 +0000

ADA laws cover those:

http://www.ada.gov/q%26a_law.pdf

By: David Henderson

David Henderson — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:03:04 +0000

George,

Do Florida Statutes address motorized wheelchairs or scooters used by the elderly and disabled?

Thanks,

David

By: Geo

Geo — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:00:36 +0000

Concerning riding on sidewalks, note that the statute does not say “motor vehicle”. It says “any vehicle other than by human power”. If the motor, no matter what size or type, is being used to propel the vehicle, it is unlawful.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:42:08 +0000

Just an FYI.

My electric bicycle is NOT a motor vehicle…

P.S. I would not suggest ANYONE to ride ANY kind of “motor vehicle” on a sidewalk.

Thanks.