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Electric Scooter

By Geo Posted on September 6, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 6 Comments

Question Constance asked: I recently bought a electric scooter because I got my license taken away after eye surgery I have 20/20 in my other eye but they still won’t give me a drivers license I live alone and I …

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Classes of eBikes

By Geo Posted on September 3, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 4 Comments

Question Denis asked:  I read the different classes for evoke in Florida 1, 2 and 3.  I see people with bikes that have throttle and pedalec combined in the bike lanes all the time. I was under the impression throttle …

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Sidewalk Cycling in Charlotte County

By Geo Posted on August 15, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 5 Comments

Question Crystal asked: Is it legal to ride a bike on the sidewalk in Charlotte County? And if so do I go with traffic or can I go against traffic. I’m uncomfortable being in the bike lane on the road, …

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Bicycle or Motorcycle?

By Geo Posted on August 14, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles No Comments

Question Jose asked: I’m currently undergoing a purchase of an electric bicycle from China. Specifically 5000w/motor with a 72 60AH lithium battery. I know it would be considered a motorcycle because the excessive speed but It contains a speed limiter …

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Bicycle Lights at Night on Private Roads

By Geo Posted on August 12, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment No Comments

Question Susan asked: Kris at Trek bicycle store said it was illegal to ride a bicycle with out lights. Even in the daytime. We live in a gated community and she knew that. Only ride in the community not on …

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Why are Gas Bikes and eBikes Different Legally?

By Geo Posted on August 3, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 2 Comments

Question Maylinn asked: I’m just curious what is the difference in the gas powered under 49cc bicycle motor assist and the electric one if everything on the bike works the same besides it being gas powered or electric? Another question …

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Groups of Cyclists Impeding Other Traffic

By Geo Posted on July 31, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Group Riding, Impeding Traffic, Lane Width & Sharing 3 Comments

Question Anonymous asked: Maybe I’m completely wrong. Saturday, 7/28/18, about 8:30 am, my wife and I were travelling to Leesburg from Orlando. We took County Road 455 as a scenic route on our journey. The portion between The West Orange …

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Dashed Bike Lane Lines

By Geo Posted on July 27, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes, Making Turns No Comments

Question Herman asked: Why does the line that separates a bike lane from the travel lane turn to dashed at an intersection?

Scooter in a Bike lane

By Geo Posted on July 20, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes 1 Comment

Question Lisa asked: Can you ride a 49cc scooter in the bike lane in Florida?

Direction of Travel on a Sidewalk

By Geo Posted on July 6, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Rights & Duties, Sidewalks & Crosswalks, Stop Signs & Red Lights 5 Comments

Question Sharon asked: I live in Manatee County. I have to turn right onto a fairly high trafficked road when exiting my neighborhood. That road has both bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides. There is a stop sign where …

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