Archive of questions, answers about Florida bicycle laws and law enforcement
Question Suzanne Asked: We have neighbors who allow their elementary school children to ride their bikes and scooters in the residential street. They ride with traffic, against traffic, perpendicular to traffic, and down the center of the street. They also …
Question NE2 asked: How does an “emergency stopping only” sign apply to cyclists and pedestrians? Can a shoulder user pause for a quick rest, either on the paved shoulder or adjacent grass? (This sign is used not only on freeways, …
Question Vannah asked: Is it illegal to ride a bike with a infant in a chest carrier on your chest? I was doing this and had at least 8-9 cops, and sheriffs pass me and never stop me and say …
Question Was the Florida Bicycle Association successful in facilitating a change in the bicycle lighting requirements in 2012 legislation?
Question Aimee asked: I am aware that in Orange County, Florida riding the sidewalks is acceptable, but are the bike riders required to ride with the flow of traffic? And is it required to use the bike lanes, if they …
Question Steven asked: What is the penalty for someone driving a motorized bicycle in Florida and they are less than 16 years old?
Question Martin asked: Is it illegal to attach a small (3’W x 6’H) mobile billboard to a bicycle to provide mobile advertising services to local businesses?
Question Cyndi asked: Has FBA ever offered local newspapers a series of articles covering common bike laws and rules of the road? This would make good print and online content…even with video to help drive the messages home. From what …
Question Duke asked: Do you have to have a driver’s license to drive a bicycle with a small engine?
Question Olimpia asked: Does a child have to be a certain age to legally ride on a highway? (accompanied by an adult)