Small Child in a Sling
Question Vannah asked: Is it illegal to ride a bike with a infant in a chest carrier on your chest? I was doing this and had at least 8-9 cops, and sheriffs pass me and never stop me and say …
Year: 2013
Bicycle Lights
Question Was the Florida Bicycle Association successful in facilitating a change in the bicycle lighting requirements in 2012 legislation?
Sidewalks and Bike Lanes
Question Aimee asked: I am aware that in Orange County, Florida riding the sidewalks is acceptable, but are the bike riders required to ride with the flow of traffic? And is it required to use the bike lanes, if they …
Motorized Bicycle Age
Question Steven asked: What is the penalty for someone driving a motorized bicycle in Florida and they are less than 16 years old?
Advertising on Bikes
Question Martin asked: Is it illegal to attach a small (3’W x 6’H) mobile billboard to a bicycle to provide mobile advertising services to local businesses?
Newspaper Articles
Question Cyndi asked: Has FBA ever offered local newspapers a series of articles covering common bike laws and rules of the road? This would make good print and online content…even with video to help drive the messages home. From what …
Driver’s License 3
Question Duke asked: Do you have to have a driver’s license to drive a bicycle with a small engine?
Age of Cyclists
Question Olimpia asked: Does a child have to be a certain age to legally ride on a highway? (accompanied by an adult)
Cycling the Florida Keys
Question David asked: Is it possible to ride my bicycle through the Keys safely and legally. I would start in Miami and like to ride up to Key West.
Bike Racks
Question Mike asked: I read all the posts regarding the FL definition of a “scooter” powered by electricity with pedals. It seems to be clear that it is technically a bicycle if it goes no more than 20mph. My question, …