Wide Load Bike?
Question Kevin asked: Can we attach a horizontal flag to the rear of the bike to keep motor vehicles away? I put a 3 foot long, 1/8th inch wooden dowel with an orange pendant attached to my rear rack, sticking …
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More About Driveways
Question Jo asked: We have a bike lane in front of our condo home but a lot of people ride on the sidewalk instead. My question is, since we have a limited view of the sidewalk as we are exiting …
More About Crosswalks
Question Thyme asked: In Miami Beach, I have not found a local ordinance forbidding riding a bike, on the sidewalk, against the flow of traffic. While doing so, and crossing a crosswalk (white ‘go’ sign), I was hit by a …
Right Turns Again
Question J Lewis asked: Today I (a cyclist) was stopped at a red light while in a bike lane, and I was honked at and harassed by a person in a vehicle behind me. I presume they were trying to …
Condo Rules
Question Nancy asked: I have a velomobile, which doesn’t seem to fit any of the definitions I’ve seen in FL law. My condo association is trying to ‘outlaw’ my velo from its duly named ‘Bicycle Storage’ areas. Apart from condo …
Inoperative Signals
Question Shawn asked: I recently read this article from my home state: http://www.jsonline.com/news/traffic/motorcycles-running-red-lights-its-the-law-sometimes-b9984295z1-221369311.html Basically, if your bike or motorcycle isn’t being picked up by traffic lights, you are allowed to run the light. Does FL have a similar statute?
Bicycles on Toll Facilities
Question Marcos asked: In Orange County, the 417 toll roadway is my shortest and desirable path to ride my bike in my day by day riding. Is it legal to ride there? I need to ride on the right lane …
Motor Scooter
Question Erika asked: I have a Tao Tao e-bike that looks like a small scooter. I have seen these ridden on the sidewalk here in Hernando County. I called the Sheriff’s Office to inquire on what they prefer here in …
Bicycles in Crosswalks
Question David asked: I often ride on sidewalks with the flow of traffic though there is a bike lane. My question has to do with right turning vehicles, the drivers of which often think they can turn faster than I …
Vehicular Manslaughter
Comment Vey sent this comment and link: Since this is the first conviction in the country and some people seem to think they shouldn’t be responsible for damages if they run a red light, I thought this news story would …