Archive of questions, answers about Florida bicycle laws and law enforcement
Question Tom asked: So this is a multi stage issue/question. While I’m not particularly proud of how I handled the officer (He irritated me right off the bat) I think transparency would be best. The audio is horrible but there …
Question Answer: I own a geo zetta. An electric scooter that has pedals , is under 750 watts , tops out at 19.8 mph. It has headlights blinkers etc. It looks like a regular moped though. My license is suspended. …
Question Dan asked: I’m seeking a definitive answer to the question of whether a bike lane can also legally serve pedestrians when no unpaved shoulder exists. And if so, is there a MUTCD-approved sign to indicate such a lane. As …
Question Joanne asked: I just bought a trike from a local bike store here in Zephyrhills. They told me that I could not ride on the trails in Florida without a helmet. They said that the park rangers would confiscate …
Question Angela asked: What type of motorized thing does not require a license?
Question Tom asked: Is it illegal to yell, scream, honk, or otherwise harass another driver, specially a bicyclist? If so would recording the actions of these events be of any use or would law enforcement turn a blind eye as …
Question Doc asked: I have 2 intersections with traffic lights that I go through every day, where the bike lane ends and there is no bike lane on the other side of the intersection. One intersection has multiple lanes on …
Question Doc asked: I use a white light on the front of my bicycle, and a red reflector and red lights on the back of my bicycle when riding between dusk and dawn. My front white lights have a strobe …
Question Emi asked: There seems to be some ambiguity as to cycling on sidewalks according to state law or according to local or even county law. Is it actually prohibited for adults over 16 to ride their bikes on sidewalks …
Question Leo asked: Is it legal to ride on the sidewalk around Lake Jackson?