Four Wheeled Vehicle
Question Scarlette asked: I have an idea to build a 4 wheeled bike with a frame similar to a car mainly running on human power and a small electric motor. I have some questions concerning what would be allowed and what …
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Mirrors
Question Steven asked: Since bikes must follow the rules of the road, is it required to install side view mirrors if we plan on biking on a road? Answer Although it is hardly known, the following statute applies to all vehicles. A …
Reckless Driving?
Question Kimberly asked: My questions: Is riding more than two abreast something you can be arrested for? Is it consider reckless or careless driving? (I guess I am wondering: Is impeding traffic because you are two apart reckless?) If you are …
Law Enforcement
Question Beau asked: Good morning. For local governments whom are not enforcing bicycle lane laws, to which State of Florida agency, should cyclists report or contact to? FDOT or FLHSMV? As a cyclists myself, my local city government is not …
Sidewalks in Tampa
Question Marlon asked: Is it legal to ride my bicycle on Tampa sidewalks? Answer In general, it is legal to ride on sidewalks unless a local ordinance to the contrary is in effect. s. 316.2065 – Bicycle Regulations (9) A person …
Pedestrians in Bike Lanes
Question Beau asked: Is there a Florida statute or specific law here in Florida, that explicitly prohibits pedestrians and joggers from using/occupying bicycle lanes? Protected, buffered or marked? I am aware of Section 316.130 (3),F.S. Has such a statute been proposed or drafted? …
Paved Shoulders Bike Lanes
Question Jeff asked: FDOT has started installing “marked shoulders” that look like bicycle lanes, placing the bicycle lane marker on the pavement but without the vertical “bicycle lane” signs. Are rules of the roadway enforceable on these shoulders? I think not. …
Private Roads
Question Patricia asked: I am in a private FL RV resort with one way direction of paved streets not all having sidewalks. I saw an elderly lady moving along on her mobility scooter. She was directed that she had to travel …
Flashing Bicycle Lights
Question Dave asked: I use a front white flashing light as a daytime running light. Do state/city rules prohibit flashing white lights after dark? (I also have flashing amber side lights and red rear lights) Answer Bicycles can be equipped with lights in …
Officer Says Stop!
Question Jeff asked: Officer ____ tasered a bicycle rider who failed to obey the officer’s command to stop. The incident started when the bicycle rider popped a wheelie through an intersection in front of the patrol car. “In response to the …