Helmets?
Question Chloe asked: When I go riding and 3/4 of it is sidewalk and 1/4 is bike lane do I still need a helmet?
Author: Geo
Gas or Electric Assist Motor?
Question Marc asked: I was recently stopped by Volusia sheriff and told that a motorized bike is a motor vehicle as of 2014 and I could be arrested for driving on a suspended license? Every thing I read states maybe, …
Door Zone Bike Lanes
Question Dennis asked: I was involved as the car owner in a bike collision in Jupiter, FL the other day. I had just completed a direct drive-in (no backing) parallel parking on Beach Road (A1A) in Jupiter, FL. I was about 8 …
Additional Lights
Question Daniel asked: There are lots of different decorative lights for bicycles sold at Walmart and Target, lights that go on your tire, lights that go under your seat and Anya handlebars, different colors just for decoration knowing you need …
Electric Scooter on the Sidewalk
Question Michelle asked: I received a warning citation (that I had to sign) when I drove my electric scooter on the sidewalk. The officer told me that I was not permitted to be on the sidewalk. Only bicycles. Is that …
Bicycles in Work Zones
Question Jason asked: Can a cyclist ride through a closed road in a construction zone when the open lanes are narrow and not well lighted and seemingly dangerous to the cyclist?
Motorbikes and Lane Splitting
Question Frans asked: Question 1: As I understand, lane splitting is illegal except when the width of the lane (14 ft minimum) provides enough space for two vehicles. A motorbike is not much wider than a bicycle, which makes you …
Bike Direction on the Sidewalk
Question Doug asked: When a bike lane is present on the road way is it against the law to ride against traffic on the sidewalk?
Bike Lane Obstruction
Question Bernadette asked: Can trash containers be placed in a bicycle lane? Is this illegal?
Lights When on the Sidewalk
Question Allison asked: I live in Florida and I use my bicycle as my only source of transportation, but I ONLY ride on the sidewalk, mainly due to all the crazy drivers out there who seem to care less about …