Bike Lanes Required?
Question Peter asked: Need some help here in Osceola County. A beautiful new road – Narcoosee Rd., is a disaster in the works. Traveling south from Orange County on Narcoosee Rd, the bike lane is fully IAW Florida Law. When …
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Pedestrians and Bike Lanes
Question Alex asked: What do the statutes say about cyclists and pedestrians, particularly when a pedestrian enters a designated bicycle lane? What does it say when both are using a paved shoulder?
Opening Vehicle Doors
Question Roberto asked: Today I got hit by a cab driver opening his door to incoming traffic. I was in between the lanes because there was absolutely no space to ride through on the far right side of the lane. …
FBA’s Legislative Agenda
Question GM asked: I understand recent legislation makes changes to the laws about bicycling. What are the changes?
Other States’ Cases
Question Herman asked: How does Selz v Trotwood affect cyclists in Florida? http://www.ohiobikelawyer.com/uncategorized/2010/02/trotwood-v-selz-a-great-victory-for-cyclist/
Bicyclists in Crosswalks
Question Mike asked: I understand that a cyclist is considered a pedestrian when they travel on the sidewalk although they must yield to “real pedestrians” who are afoot. What happens when a cyclist is using a sidewalk and then cycles …
Bicyclists on Bike Paths
Question Mike also asked: Florida Statues define a crosswalk as existing within the lines of sidewalks approaching a street. And the statutes are strong regarding the rights of pedestrians within those crosswalks. What if it is an intersection of …
Walking on a One-Way Street
Question Nathan asked: Is there a legal way to walk with traffic on a one-way street without sidewalks? Or do you have to go to the next block?
Crash Reports
Question Ron asked: Two touring cyclists were rear-ended and killed in Darien, Georgia over the weekend: http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/west-volusia/2012/04/28/2-osteen-cyclists-killed-in-georgia.html Last year I we all lost a great friend when he was rear-ended and killed on SR11 north of DeLand: http://www.news-journalonline.com/breakingnews/2011/08/bicyclist-killed-in-collision-with-van.html My question …
Bike Lanes at T-Intersections
Question Mark asked: I live (and ride) along the East Coast of Florida (in Fort Lauderdale) and when I am in the bike lane on A1A (headed north) there is no traffic on my right hand side, as of course …