Archive of questions, answers about Florida bicycle laws and law enforcement
Question Paul asked: I wanted to know where I can learn about what determines whether a human/wind powered vehicle is “Street Legal?” I saw a Pterosail online and wanted to know what makes this a street legal vehicle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umsrtx3O8ms I …
Question Nathan asked: s. 316.091 says “no person shall operate upon a limited access facility any bicycle”. (Apparently there can be exceptions in Jacksonville, but it’s not clear whether there actually are.) It’s pretty obvious that Interstates and most toll …
Question Herman also asked: Does the following apply even if the person riding a bicycle is the only traffic on the road? s. 316.2065 – Bicycle Regulations (5)(a) …. Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than …
Question Herman asked: Is it legal for homeowners/tenants to place their garbage cans in the bike lane for pickup? Also what duty do homeowners/tenants have in regards to keeping plant matter and other debris out of the bike lane in …
Question Alan asked: I do a lot of riding in downtown St Augustine. It’s close, cramped, and traffic is poorly regulated. These streets were laid hundreds of years ago and weren’t meant for heavy traffic. When I’m late for work, …
Question Nathan asked: When are you allowed to enter a gated community on a bike for the purpose of exercise or cutting through? In particular, can you enter in the following situations? (a) The normal “car” gate is in the …
Question Marcelo asked: I have my bicycle in the storage room of a condominium. Someone broke my bike twice last year while it was inside the storage. I e-mailed the condominium administrator asking to do something, but she said that …
Question Ron asked: A cyclist picks up an empty (hence, open) beer can or bottle for whatever reason, and sticks it in a rear jersey pocket. Would this constitute a violation of Florida’s open container Law?
Peggy asked: I ride a beach cruiser, very slowly. Can’t ride against traffic. I have a trust issue with fast cars driving behind me. I feel more secure If I can see what’s coming. Answer Riding against the flow of …
Question Judy asked: If I am backing out of my driveway and a bicyclist is using the sidewalk, which crosses my driveway, which one of us has the right-of-way? Obviously, I look before I back out, but I have seen …