Keep Right on Bike Paths
Question Chris asked: Do any Florida laws apply to cyclists riding on bike paths? Does each rider have a duty to stay to the right?
Category: Ask Geo
Three-Foot Law
Question James asked: I was cycling south-bound along A1A near the Haulover Park traffic signal, when a transit bus approaching me started blowing his horn. In fear of an accident, it caused me to swerve off the roadway. I was …
Bicycle Facilities on Private Roads
Question Joe asked: I live in an over-55 mobile home park community, and was recently elected to the homeowners association board of directors. A resident who uses a “hoveround” powered chair has expressed concern that when she rides her chair …
Bicycle Trailer Lighting
Question Chas asked: Under Florida law, a bicycle is considered a vehicle and as such, must obey all traffic laws that apply to vehicles. Vehicles towing a trailer must have the trailer equipped with lights and illuminated license plate. Since …
Bicycle Licenses 2
Question Louann asked: I have an electric bike that is 600 watts with pedals. I have no license and no registration for it. There is no VIN number. Are the Daytona Police correct in saying I need to have a …
Recumbents
Question Chuck asked: Hello! Great site with Riding Laws right up front! I am considering purchase of a three-wheel recumbent. Are there special laws regarding use of such a machine? Do most cycling groups welcome, or discourage, these low trikes?
Right Turn Lane – Yield to Bikes
Question Joe asked: After repaving, the FDOT is intent on removing about 30% of the existing “RIGHT TURN YIELD TO BICYCLES”, signs that have been protecting bicyclists on Long Boat Key for many years. Some non-bicyclists say there are too …
Bicycle Registration
Question Connor asked: How old do you have to be to register a bike?
Bicycle Helmets
Question Nancy asked: Does a 10 year old by Florida law need to wear a helmet?
Cell Phones While Biking
Question Pamela asked: While riding the Pinellas Trail yesterday, a fellow biker told me that a new law had been passed at midnight that prohibited use of a cell phone while biking. I’m all for it, but my riding partner, …