Archive of questions, answers about Florida bicycle laws and law enforcement
Question Richard asked: I own an electric bike and want to also add a gas powered motor. Would I still be protected under electric bike laws? And what restrictions concerning cc size, top speed, and bhp would I be looking …
Question Herman asked: While I know that this isn’t a bicycle question per se, I would like to know the legality of an individual skating (inline, or roller) in/on the street. The research that I’ve done seems to be split. …
Question Jack asked: I would like to know how many tickets have been given to motorists that have violated the 3 foot law? Is there a web site that shows all the tickets that have been given and counties in …
Question C asked: Today it was raining as I was driving down University Blvd in Orlando. The speed limit was 45 miles per hour. Directly in front of me in the middle of the lane was a bicyclist riding at …
Question How many bicycle citations can officer can handout at the same time? Four tickets were given to me: bike/brake/non/improper & bike/fail to ride right hand curb & front and rear light I read that a person on bicycle can’t …
Question Michael asked: I recently received a ticket for riding two abreast and impeding traffic on A1A. The traffic lane is 10′ 2″ with a 3 ft paved shoulder. I want to contest the ticket based on the 316.2065 substandard …
Question Ette asked: If a cyclist wants to make a left turn from the left turn lane, and straight traffic on the left is slow, may the cyclist pass the traffic on the left to get access to the turn …
Question Ron asked: Are there statutes or regulations of any kind regarding what types of materials (such as lack of permanence) should be used in the marking of courses for organized rides? I have seen many course markings that fade …
Question Jocelyn asked: I am going into middle school and I have to ride my bike and I don’t know if I can ride on the sidewalk or if I have to ride in the road?
Question Nathan asked: Where is it legal to park a bike?