Comments on: Response to Harassment: Request for Law Enforcement Assistance http://flbikelaw.org/2010/05/response-to-harassment-request-for-law-enforcement-assistance/ 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: Do We Need a Law Banning Harassment of Bicyclists? « http://flbikelaw.org/2010/05/response-to-harassment-request-for-law-enforcement-assistance/comment-page-1/#comment-617 Do We Need a Law Banning Harassment of Bicyclists? « Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:55:12 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=516#comment-617 [...] and our friend George made a great video with legal commentary on this topic for the Florida Bicycle Association’s Florida Bike Law page (I’m not posting it here because I think it’s really worth reading the full post so [...] [...] and our friend George made a great video with legal commentary on this topic for the Florida Bicycle Association’s Florida Bike Law page (I’m not posting it here because I think it’s really worth reading the full post so [...]

]]> By: rodney http://flbikelaw.org/2010/05/response-to-harassment-request-for-law-enforcement-assistance/comment-page-1/#comment-454 rodney Wed, 12 May 2010 17:46:27 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=516#comment-454 @ Frank The section of road you mention fails to meet the standard lane width as defined by Florida GreenBook. This lane is measured to be 12-12.5 feet where I am controlling the lane. The travel lane measures 11.0 feet and bike lane is 68.5 inches from lane to curb face. 50 inches is the "usable" space in the bike lane, the rest is gutter pan. F.S. 316.2065 (5)(a)(3) dictates I assume the position I held. The lane was too narrow to share with another vehicle. Although it may appear to be counter-intuitive to popular "far-to-right" beliefs, practicable does not mean possible. Don't be led to believe that paint will protect you in your rightful place on our public roads. Ultimately, who determines the definition of SAFETY? Law Enforcement or the Operator of the vehicle? Can you provide a legal definition for the term? If so, that would help me and others a lot. Thanks. @ Frank The section of road you mention fails to meet the standard lane width as defined by Florida GreenBook. This lane is measured to be 12-12.5 feet where I am controlling the lane. The travel lane measures 11.0 feet and bike lane is 68.5 inches from lane to curb face. 50 inches is the “usable” space in the bike lane, the rest is gutter pan.
F.S. 316.2065 (5)(a)(3) dictates I assume the position I held. The lane was too narrow to share with another vehicle. Although it may appear to be counter-intuitive to popular “far-to-right” beliefs, practicable does not mean possible. Don’t be led to believe that paint will protect you in your rightful place on our public roads. Ultimately, who determines the definition of SAFETY? Law Enforcement or the Operator of the vehicle? Can you provide a legal definition for the term? If so, that would help me and others a lot. Thanks.

]]> By: Frank http://flbikelaw.org/2010/05/response-to-harassment-request-for-law-enforcement-assistance/comment-page-1/#comment-447 Frank Sun, 09 May 2010 03:43:01 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=516#comment-447 Am I correct in the fact that the very end of the video he seemed to be riding in the middle lane for about 100 ft. (1:20 - 1:40) Doesn't that seem to be in conflict with the "Ride as far as practicable to the right" law? Am I correct in the fact that the very end of the video he seemed to be riding in the middle lane for about 100 ft. (1:20 – 1:40)
Doesn’t that seem to be in conflict with the “Ride as far as practicable to the right” law?

]]> By: Geo http://flbikelaw.org/2010/05/response-to-harassment-request-for-law-enforcement-assistance/comment-page-1/#comment-439 Geo Thu, 06 May 2010 14:38:07 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=516#comment-439 Lyndy, We are trying not to use specific reference to locations and people, except when praise is warranted, off the site. Please contact the individuals directly for such information. Thanks. Lyndy, We are trying not to use specific reference to locations and people, except when praise is warranted, off the site. Please contact the individuals directly for such information. Thanks.

]]> By: Lyndy Moore http://flbikelaw.org/2010/05/response-to-harassment-request-for-law-enforcement-assistance/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Lyndy Moore Thu, 06 May 2010 14:28:43 +0000 http://flbikelaw.org/?p=516#comment-438 Good consistent cadence Rodney! What street was that on? time of day? Most drivers are considerate and do the right thing. Unfortunately, it only takes one inconsiderate and agressive driver to cause serious injury or death to a cyclist. Good consistent cadence Rodney! What street was that on? time of day?

Most drivers are considerate and do the right thing. Unfortunately, it only takes one inconsiderate and agressive driver to cause serious injury or death to a cyclist.

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