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Handicap Mobility Scooter

By Geo Posted on April 12, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles No Comments

Question Dennis asked: Can you drive a handicap mobility scooter on Florida roads and highways, or a golf course community road. Can you drive a handicap mobility scooter at night? 

Bicycles in Ft. Lauderdale

By Geo Posted on April 9, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 2 Comments

Question Shannon asked: Is a biker required to use a bike lane even if they do not feel it is safe? For example, in Fort Lauderdale, there is a bike lane going over the 17th street causeway. There is also …

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Pedestrian Rights on a Sidewalk

By Geo Posted on April 2, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 2 Comments

Question Cheryl asked: Living on Harbor Blvd has proved a challenge through the years. I have two dogs that I walk twice a day. There have been many bicyclists who insist on riding the sidewalk. Most of the time this …

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Recumbent Drivers’ Rights and Duties

By Geo Posted on March 28, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Rights & Duties No Comments

Question Jeremy asked: What laws are different for a tricycle (I have a recumbent tadpole-style, not electric) than for a bicycle?

Motorcycles Passing Bicycles?

By Geo Posted on March 21, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Overtaking & Passing 1 Comment

Question Kathryn asked: Does someone on a motorcycle have to give a cyclist 3 feet like cars do? Also is the state’s 3 foot law applicable on a military base?

Driver’s License and Registration Required?

By Geo Posted on March 17, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Driver License No Comments

Question Dave asked: I’m a Senior and just bought a bicycle to ride. I see LOTS of information here about every other kind of bicycle-type vehicle, but I can’t easily find any information regarding whether or not you must have …

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Height of eBike

By Geo Posted on March 15, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles No Comments

Question Dorothy asked: Is there a height restriction on the use of the electric bike?

Lights Too Bright?

By Geo Posted on March 9, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment 7 Comments

Question Paul asked: What’s the brightest in lumens my light can be? Just got a one that’s 8000 lumens and it seems to be too bright.

eBike

By Geo Posted on March 7, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Motorized Bicycles 6 Comments

Question Dean asked: Is an e bike with the following specs legal in the state of Florida: 500 w motor, fully operational pedals – bike can be manually operated, no pedal assist, Class 2 throttle, top speed 20 mph. The …

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Crossing in Front of Stopped Vehicles

By Geo Posted on March 6, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 3 Comments

Question Giles asked: When a bicyclist is traveling from one side of the roadway to another and comes up upon a roadway/driveway when vehicles are stopped waiting to make a turn into on coming traffic, is the bicyclist required to …

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