Can Pedestrians Use Bicycle Lanes?
Question Keith asked: I almost had a head on collision with a runner in the bike lane the other morning, it was 5.45 am totally dark and he or she was invisible. I emailed the Mayor as to the city’s …
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Obstructions in Bike Lanes
Question KC also asked: Are there any statutes about placing obstacles in the bike lane? Specifically, the garbage collectors keep putting the cans down in the middle of the bike lane. Is there an actual law against blocking the lane …
Driving in Parking Lanes
Question KC Asked: It seems clear to me that cyclists are not required to ride in an empty parking lane, but how is that defined in terms of as far right as practicable?
Bike Lanes and Stop Signs
Question Ray asked: There is a 4-mile loop bike lane in Miami, FL. around the Kendale Lakes Country Club. I notice most of the times I’m approaching a stop sign around the loop, the cars at a stop sign get …
Response to Officer’s Orders
Question Dan also asked: What should a knowledgeable cyclist do in the case of being told by law enforcement to do something which is not required (ride on the sidewalk), and finally threaten “I’ll write you a citation, get off …
Who Needs Education?
Question Dan asked: Who needs the most help, the cyclist, law enforcement, or both?
Bicycles Must Use Sidewalk? #2
Question Jon asked: We were on a 2-lane road, with sidewalks off and on, on either side, and no shoulder to speak of in many spots. A police car came up behind us, put his flashers on, and on his …
Substandard-Width Lanes (More)
Question SO, in essence, are we allowed to take any and all lanes (ride in the center) that are “substandard”, either single or double abreast?
Who Can Use This Site?
Question PG asked: I am a biker from Indiana. Am I welcome on this forum or is just for Florida bikers?
Substandard-Width Lanes
Question: What is a substandard-width lane, and what are the responsibilities of cyclists and motorists? Answer: This is a revision of the earlier post about substandard-width lanes. I must admit, even after much study and discussion, I am only now …