Yield to Bicyclists in a Crosswalk
Question CA Asked: So the situation was that a car traveling down the road wants to turn right. He signals, slows, and begins to make the turn. A bicycle at the same time is racing down the sidewalk in the …
Author: Geo
Riding on a Sidewalk
Question Mike asked: Is it legal to ride on sidewalk?
Pedestrians in Bike Lanes
Question John asked: I live in a deed restricted community in Tampa Florida (a master planned community) with clearly marked “bike lanes” and adjacent sidewalks. Frequently, when I am riding in the marked bike lane, I run into runners, joggers, …
Right of Way on Paved Shoulder
Question Nathan asked: If two cyclists are on the shoulder, one with (motorized) traffic and the other against traffic, who has right of way?
Bicycles in Apartments
Question Margaret asked: Are there any laws regarding the use, handling, or storage of bicycles inside or outside apartment buildings?
Finding Local Ordinances
Question Andy asked: Is there any way to find out what municipalities in Florida have banned e-bikes from their bike paths and boardwalks? I’ve been told they are illegal on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, all multi-use paths on Sanibel, and …
Which Side of the Road?
Question George asked: I was stopped by an officer for being on wrong side of the road. The road has no lines or markings of any kind. He said he stopped me for being on the wrong side. Is there …
Speeding Sidewalk Cyclist
Question Paul asked: Is there some restriction for cyclist traveling at high speeds on sidewalks? If riding at speeds of over 20 mph, it would clearly be a safety issue to mix this activity with walking, jogging, or other slower …
Bicycle Basics
Question Luis asked: What are the basic things I need to ride a bike and not be fined?
More Harassment
Question David asked: Four years ago I moved into a gated community here in S. Florida that has it’s own private security patrols. I started riding my bicycle throughout the community (approx. 9 miles per loop) One by one other …