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Right Turn

By Geo Posted on April 8, 2021 Posted in Ask Geo, Making Turns No Comments

Question John asked:  I travel daily on A1A in Cocoa Beach. What are my responsibilities, as the vehicle driver in this situation if the bike continues straight. If the bike hits the passenger side of my vehicle, who would be …

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E-bikes in Seaside

By Geo Posted on March 27, 2021 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 6 Comments

Question Philip asked:  Does Seaside allow use of e-bikes with a top assisted speed of 20 mph..ie: Trek Verve 3 Answer In accordance with a law passed last year, electric bicycles are permitted where bicycles are allowed unless a local …

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Direction on Sidewalk

By Geo Posted on March 27, 2021 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 1 Comment

Question Jay asked:  I run a business here in Largo on Belcher Road S, which is a divided highway on which we sit on the East side. When exiting our driveway which is a right turn only we have had …

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Electric Four Wheel Vehicle

By Geo Posted on March 6, 2021 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles, Program Updates 1 Comment

Question John asked:  Due to my large size of 350 lbs and physical disability affecting my balance and strength that rules out safely riding a bicycle (neuropathy in my lower legs), I have been considering a quad recumbent with 4 …

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Three Feet

By Geo Posted on January 28, 2021 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes No Comments

Question Howard asked:  A member asked if the 3-foot rule applies to the rider in the bike lane or the edge of the bike lane. Answer There is no location restriction to the statute requiring a minimum of three feet …

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Laws Applicable to Bicycles

By Geo Posted on January 9, 2021 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment, Program Updates 1 Comment

Question Mike asked:  Given the law defines a bicycle as a road vehicle and its operator as a driver, do the same equipment standards (per FL DMV Handbook or perhaps, FL statue) apply to bicycles. It seems to me it …

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Points

By Geo Posted on December 3, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Driver License No Comments

Question Paul asked:  I was stopped by a cop for running a red on my bike. No cars anywhere nearby! Anyway, will this result in points on my Florida license? How can I avoid that if this is the case? …

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Electric Bicycles

By Geo Posted on November 1, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Rights & Duties 5 Comments

Question Samuel asked:  Can I ride my class 3 ebike off road, like in the grass far from traffic, or out in nature? Answer The statute allows electric bicycles anywhere that bicycles are allowed. s. 316.20655 – Electric Bicycle Regulations …

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Bicycling Across a Bridge

By Geo Posted on October 29, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Rights & Duties No Comments

Question Susan asked:  Is legal to ride road bikes across bridges, specifically on the Manatee and Cortez bridges from Bradenton to Anna Maria Island? The pedestrian lanes seem narrow and people walk and ride casual bikes on them in random …

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Pretrial Motion to Dismiss

By Geo Posted on October 29, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc No Comments

Question James asked:  I had a 32 year Veteran policeman pull me over for blinking lights on my bicycle. This is perfectly legal. He would not look up the statute after I asked him three times. I told him to …

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