Speed of a Cyclist on the Sidewalk
This is an update of a previous Q&A. Sorry if comments were lost. Question Bruce asked: The law says a bike can be on the sidewalk as long as it is following pedestrian rules. Does a bike going 15 to …
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Carrying an Infant on a Bike
Question Lenore asked: Can an one wear a baby in a sling or backpack and I wanted to know if there was a case that brought about such wording.
Sidewalk Cyclists and Motorists at Driveways
Question Vicki asked: When a person riding a bike on the sidewalk crosses an ingress or egress to a business that a motor vehicle may be entering, which of the operators has the right of way. I continually encounter cyclists …
Complete Streets Design
Question Dennis asked: We have a lot of current road “improvement” projects planned or underway in downtown Fort Lauderdale under the Complete Streets program. There is a push to remove vehicle travel lanes in favor of bicycle lanes and in …
Party Bike
Question Derrick asked: Are party bikes legal in the state of Florida including in Gainesville, FL?
What Roads Can I Use?
Question Stephano asked: I will stay in Miami with my road bike. I need to know which types of road I can use. Hwy 27?
Parking in Bike Lanes
Question Claus asked: Our community is debating on having the county put in bike lanes. The property owners’ association board is stating that garbage trucks, lawn service trucks and other private service trucks can stop and remain in the bike …
Gas v. Electric Assist Motors
Question David asked: It’s me again an electric front hub gas assist bicycle what’s up with it and by the way i do have valid DL. An ebike is not as powerful as gas and it will just not pull …
Stunting on Private Property
Question Logan asked: So I was in a parking lot in front of a grocery store and I was on my bike. What I did was hop up onto an elevated concrete slab and did a manual to 360 and …
ADA Sidewalks
Question Alice asked: I would like to know the minimum width on ADA accessible sidewalk for the state of Florida. Length of sidewalk exceeds 300 feet and leads to a screen door before entering cabin. Should there be passing points …