Required Bicycle Parking Facilities
Question Keith asked: I was wondering if an employer is required to provide a secure place to park and lock a bicycle at your place of employment? The business I work at has a bicycle rack but it is accessible …
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Exception to Helmet Requirement
Question Bryan asked: I found past reference to putting an infant in a sling. I’m exploring the possibility of cycling with an infant in a bakfiets (dutch box-bike) with a “car” seat. If the infant is in car seat, there …
Additional Lights on Bicycles
Question Keith asked: I have had questions about these lights and was wondering if you knew the legal answer about them. Blue Bike Brightz LED Bicycle Safety Light Lightweight Fashion Accessory they light the ground up while riding. www.bikebrightz.com
Lights
Question Carla asked: What if you intend to only ride your bike when it around noon are you still required to put reflective lighting on your bicycle? Or a lamp?
GeoBike
Question Michael asked: Does a Geo bike have to be registered and do you have to have an operator’s license to ride one on Florin Road.
Unregistered Vehicle
Question David asked: A Pinellas Co Sheriff gave me this ticket. A lawyer wants $500 to have it dismissed or pled down to a civil fine (will know tomorrow-( 1-30- 2014) Tried many other avenues for legal help-V.A., Poverty legal …
Dismount When Crossing Roadway?
Question Leo asked: Must a person legally have to get off the bicycle and walk crossing the street or can he or she ride the bicycle across? Please give me the references if possible.
Local Regulations
Question Marie asked: Are bicycle helmets and registrations required in Pinellas County, primarily along Gulf Blvd and the beaches?
Tao eBike?
Question Mark asked: The Tao Tao ATE 501 has functioning pedals and an electric motor. The specifications show that the motor has a top speed of 20 mph. Would this model be considered a bicycle with no license required since …
eBike in a Bike Lane
Question SpecialFX asked: I was pulled over by a sheriff riding my electric bicycle (it is legally an ebike). He told me that I was not allowed to ride it under power in the bicycle lane. He told me it’s …