Right Turn
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
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 …
Direction on Sidewalk
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 …
Electric Four Wheel Vehicle
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 …
Three Feet
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 …
Laws Applicable to Bicycles
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 …
Points
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? …
Electric Bicycles
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 …
Bicycling Across a Bridge
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 …
Pretrial Motion to Dismiss
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 …