Unregistered Vehicle Citation
Question Tom asked: I got a ticket in South Dayton Beach, Florida for unregistered motor vehicle and for riding in the bike lane. I would like to know why I got the tickets and how do I not get them …
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Bicyclists on Sidewalk or Bike Lane Riding Against Traffic
Question Emilie asked: On Lake Mary Blvd., there are two car traffic lanes going west. There is a bicycle lane also. Can bicycles ride in the bicycle lane in the OPPOSITE direction on a one-way street, AGAINST THE TRAFFIC? A …
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Yield to Bicycles in Crosswalks
Question Liubov asked: On June 11th, 2014, while I was riding my bike I became a victim of crash. I was hit by truck which was turning from parking lot entrance, joining a main road. I was riding my bike …
Roadway or Sidewalk?
Question Kalief asked: Should I ride a bike on right side of road when there is a sidewalk on left side and not on right hand side.
Police Stop
Question Solomon asked: Is it appropriate for police to stop a rider and ask questions about his identity and his bike? He received a code word ” Item 51″ from the dispatcher on radio after asking me all sorts of …
One Hand on the Handlebar?
Question Jonathan asked: I was recently stopped and pulled over on my bicycle. I always ride it without hands and have been harassed by the same cop before. He claimed he stopped me because of a bicycle violation for riding …
eBike
Question William asked: Is there a bicycle with a helper motor…electric or gas that doesn’t require a driver’s license in the state of Florida?
Electric Scooter
Question Carlos asked: I have an electrical scooter, with pedals. It is a 500 watts motor, max. speed 25mph. Do I need a driver’s locense to operate it?
Walk Bicycles Across Bridge – Again? Really?
Question Rocky asked: Some bridges in my area have a sign stating that a bicyclist walk the bicycle across the bridge, is there a law stating that we must dismount and walk the bike across?
ADA Sidewalk Clear Width
Question Jeff asked: On a two mile span of Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, FL there are 72 street lamp posts which obstruct the center of the sidewalk. They were installed in 2003. I think they are in violation of …