Preparing for a Left Turn
Question Dylan asked: Recently, a Pinellas Park Police officer informed me that me and my son (who is 12) must “keep right” and that we were breaking the law by being in the middle lane of 78th Ave in Pinellas …
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Closing Sidewalks for Work Zones
Question Frans asked: Recently a lot of construction has been going on around my town. First thing they do close of sidewalk. (No access period) and side strips. So a long stretch of 41 is being redone. The above is …
Where do Traffic Laws Apply?
Question Richard asked: I have been reading the Florida Statues…I need some clarification by an expert…Do the Florida Laws apply to the sidewalk and paths approved for cycling….A sidewalk an designated blacktop path that runs adjacent to a highway A!A …
Trail Signals
Question Harry asked: How can it be legal for a DOT to install a traffic control device, which some people are incapable of obeying? FDOT is redesigning a road crossing on a rural shared-use path because it installed traffic signals …
Unsafe Bike Lanes
Question Graham asked: BC Sheriffs rigorously enforce riding in the bike lane in Weston. However I maintain that they allow parking, joggers, walkers, lawn people and others to use the lanes without any enforcement. Also the condition of the lanes …
Driver’s License for Roketa Type 44?
Question Rexene asked: I am looking at purchasing a Roketa 350 watt electric bike type 44. It states bike but looks more like a scooter. Would this be considered a motorized bicycle, which would not require a Florida driver’s license?
Bikes on FL 520?
Question Wayne asked: I am new to Florida and I want to make sure I understand the rules of the road clearly. I have read all your helpful information concerning the laws for cyclists. Am I, as a cyclist, allowed …
Assault and Battery by Car
Question Tony asked: See: http://www.news-press.com/longform/news/local/fort-myers-beach/2015/08/01/fort-myers-beach-bicycle-crash-victim-rebuilds-life/30923483/ (You may need to copy the link and paste it in your browser) It is reported that a motorist ran his car into a group of cyclists three times. Then, he is reported to have …
Human Powered Vehicles in a Bike Lane
Question Alvilda asked: Human-Powered Vehicles are becoming more and more popular in other countries. As a downtown dweller who rides an adult tricycle as my primary means of transportation, I’m looking into acquiring an HPV with more seating, more cargo …
Maintenance of Bike Lanes
Question Frans asked: Taking the full lane or riding close to the middle. The city has bike lanes at different streets. Good, well they are poorly maintained and most are no longer 4 feet wide. I asked the county to …