Archive of questions, answers about Florida bicycle laws and law enforcement
Question B. Donah asked: Can I carry a handgun while riding my bicycle without a Florida concealed weapons permit (CWP), provided the weapon is stored in either a backpack, or saddlebag? I’ll share what I’ve learned after a little reading. …
Question William asked: Recently I parked in a private lot next to the sidewalk. I opened my car door into the sidewalk to exit the car and a bicyclist appeared out of nowhere and collided with the door. This did …
Question Kelly asked: My daughter was riding a bike in a bike lane. To her left was a left turn lane. To her right, was a gated community. Traffic light for her was red. She stopped. Looked both ways. Clear …
Question Dave asked: If a bicycle is a vehicle in FL, can an establishment with a drive-thru (a bank, fast-food restaurant, drug store, etc.,) deny service to someone who pulls up on a bicycle, which as the legal right to …
Question Suzanne asked: In the city of Palm Coast, FL – Flagler Cty. the city has provided bike paths/walk paths along many city streets. These paths are approx.7-9 feet in width. The road speeds vary from 45 to 55 mph. …
Question James asked: Is a valid driver’s license required to operate a 49 cc gas powered motor scooter in the state of Florida? Is registration required?
Question Herta asked: If a bicycle is on the sidewalk on a right of way and crosses an intersection with a car coming out of a side street with a stop sign, who goes first, the bicycle or the car …
Question Sandhya asked: I have bicycle with a conventional flat, rear carrier. Can my 9 year old child ride along with me on this rear carrier? If not, then what are the options available?
Question Susan asked: I am researching Sharrows to create a report on their efficacy for the Philadelphia streets department. The Department has asked us to create criteria and a publicity campaign. I noticed reference to your citing “state statutes and …
Question Israel asked: Is a bicycle a motor vehicle? Can a Florida citizen receive a motor vehicle citation for riding a bicycle?