The Basic Laws about Bicycling in Florida
Question Chris asked: I moved here from Colorado in June and within the first 60 days have already been hit by a car (still going though litigation). Although I am back on the bike and on the roads, I am …
Author: Geo
Lights When on the Sidewalk or Bike Path?
Question Jessica asked: Are mounted lights required on a bike trail away from traffic at night?
Which Side of the Roadway?
Question Erin asked: Which statue tells you what side of the road a bicyclist has to ride in the state of Florida? And by Florida state law you have to ride with the flow of traffic while riding a bicycle, …
Crosswalk Crash
Question Ryder asked: The scene is one person is riding their bike on the sidewalk East Bound in Orlando city limits and there is also a Bike route on the road, but they choose to ride on the sidewalk, going …
Local Ordinance and eBikes
Question Mike asked: Can a local government outlaw or regulate use of e-bikes even though the e-bike meets the statutory definition of an e-bike?
Pedestrian Walking Bike
Question Sandra asked: When walking your bicycle on a road are you considered a pedestrian?
Motor Scooter
Question Steve asked: I have an electric scooter (“PhatScooters.com“) – speed is less than 20mph. It has no pedals, but FL law says “human power and an electric helper motor”. This is a traditional scooter so no pedals but could …
Bicycles on UCF Campus Sidewalks and Roadways
Question Kyminda asked: What is the law for a bike rider who is riding on the sidewalk on UCF campus as far as: Is it legal to ride on the sidewalk in UCF campus? Do they have to ride on …
Incident on Private Property
Question Jeff asked: If a car hit a person that was part on sidewalk and part on road, on a private road with no stop sign, who is at fault?
Golf Carts on Sidewalks
Question Adrian asked: My cricket (2017) mobity cart has directional signals, lights, etc. We permanently carry our Florida disability tag on vehicle. Question #1. Is it allowable for us to drive it on wide sidewalks and off the street, of …