Local Ordinances
Question Kevin asked: Is it legal to ride a bike on Pinellas County Beaches?
Author: Geo
Appealing a Traffic Citation
Question Ob asked: What is a hearing officer and how do I appeal a decision on a bicycle citation.
Unsafe Bicycle Facilities
Question Herman asked: Where I live we have several bike lanes that are routed to the right of not only right turn only lanes, but also to the right of combined thru/right turn lanes. As well as being in the …
Bike Path Hours of Use
Question Marcus asked: It has come to my attention that being on State Trail or Bike Trail is illegal after sunset. I have asked numerous times for the reference to the Statute Law of Florida regarding this exact rule. No …
Passing Within a Bike Lane
Question Dennis asked: What is the correct method of passing another cyclists in a marked bike lane? To me it makes sense to announce “Passing on left” and simply pass outside the marked bike lane using the regular roadway. Of …
No Hands on Handlebar
Question Ob asked: I read that an officer can’t write a citation for “no hands on handlebar” is this truth?
Gas Powered Bike
Question Harley asked: I have built a gas powered chopper bicycle. It has a 49 cc engine on it, and has reflectors back, it also has no pedals. Can I drive it on the street?
Cycling Justice
Question Alex asked: I had a fellow cyclist hit and injured by a car recently in Lee County Florida. He was riding in a group (single file) in a substandard width roadway without a bike lane. The driver that hit …
Cost of Citation
Question Ob asked: How could we lower bicycle ticket cost or, Mr. Geo, could do that for us? The cost of bicycle is $95 and citation is $70 . Come on, need to lower the ticket cost.
Exclusive or Preferential
Question Jeff asked: I’m having a technical discussion with someone over who may use a bicycle lane. I believe a bicycle lane is a preferential lane for bicycles as opposed to an exclusive lane for bicycles. The definition is important. …