Sidewalk Cycling in Seminole County

Question

Susan asked: Is it illegal to ride bikes on sidewalks in Seminole County?

Answer

Unless there is a local ordinance to the contrary, it is legal to ride bicycles on sidewalks in Florida.

s. 316.2065 – Bicycle Regulations

(9) A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.

(10) A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.

I found no local ordinance that prohibits sidewalk cycling in Seminole County. You can see the code of ordinances here:

https://www.municode.com/library/fl/seminole_county/codes/code_of_ordinances

You should also check your municipality code for such ordinances or call your local police.