Bike Racks
Question Mike asked: I read all the posts regarding the FL definition of a “scooter” powered by electricity with pedals. It seems to be clear that it is technically a bicycle if it goes no more than 20mph. My question, …
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Bike Path Stop Signs
Question Jeanne asked: Is it required that you stop at the posted stop signs on the bike paths if no one is coming? Is this considered a moving violation? Some of the stop signs on the path off Hwy 70 …
Bikes in Apartments
Question Carol asked: Recently my apartment manager said no bikes in apartments and since then my bike wheel was stolen and neighbor has his bike stolen. Are there any laws that can help me be able to bring it inside …
Work Zones
Question Hank asked: Here on Key Biscayne we have a recent development that’s highly problematic for cyclists. One of the bridges on the Rickenbacker Causeway, the main artery linking Key Biscayne with the mainland, needs serious repairs. This is a …
Passing Pedestrians on Sidewalks
Question Patrick asked: s. 316.2065 – Bicycle Regulations states bicyclist should give an audible signal when passing a pedestrian. I am either walking or riding my bike almost everyday. I very seldom hear any bicyclist doing this. Is it time …
Stop and Yield Before Right Turn on Red
Question Christine asked: In Pinellas County I was traveling in my car North on Seminole Blvd and came to a red light on 102nd Ave and Seminole Blvd. As I approached the red light I stopped behind the white line …
Bicycle Equipment for Children
Question Fran asked: What are the laws for child carriers that are on or being towed by bicycles?
Another Crash
Question Eric asked: I was hit by a car yesterday while riding my bike. I was crossing an intersection and someone that was making a right did not look and hit me. I got license plate number and make and …
Lawsuit for Compensation for Crash
Question I’m seven months pregnant and got struck by a reckless insensitive dumb driver while I was riding my bicycle across a pedestrian walkway. Bicycle was completely destroyed and literally was underneath the bone crushing wheels of the massive suv. …
Four-Wheel Pedal Vehicle
Question Art asked: Is a 4 wheel pedal surrey considered a bicycle under Florida law? Can a bicycle have four wheels in Florida under state statue?