Sidewalk Cycling

Question

Liubov asked: If a busy intersection has no bike lines and no even any space for a bike to ride, can bicyclist ride a bike on side walk if the side walk is pedestrians free?

Answer

Cycling on the sidewalk is legal in Florida unless prohibited by a local ordinance whether pedestrians are present or not. You must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian. See the posts under Sidewalks and Crosswalks for more information.

3 Comments on “Sidewalk Cycling

  1. The sidewalk in Florida are in terrible condition ,why is taxes are Pay for repair And Bicycle can have a safe ride ? Héctor

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