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A bicycle must be equipped with certain lights at night and in inclement weather.  Lights on bicycles may flash.  Lights in addition to those required may be used.   Blue lights and red lights visible forward may not be used.   Cyclists under 16 years of age must wear helmets.

Whistles

By Geo Posted on January 14, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment 5 Comments

Question Michael asked: Due to a recent accident our club is reviewing safety on club rides. The club may require ride leaders and sweeps to carry and use whistles. I have doubts as to whether this is legal, having read …

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Passengers in a Bike Trailer

By Geo Posted on December 11, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment, Misc 3 Comments

Question Robert asked: I bought a trailer to carry cargo. It has 180 pound max capacity. The question I have, since this is our only transportation, I would like to carry a passenger on the trailer once in a while, …

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Sign on a Bicycle

By Geo Posted on November 9, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment 1 Comment

Question Patricia asked: Can you put a business sign on a rear basket of an adult tricycle?

Bike Passenger

By Geo Posted on November 2, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment No Comments

Question Jodie asked: Can I have my child stand on the back of my bike while I ride? Any law against that?

Bicycle Lights at Night on Private Roads

By Geo Posted on August 12, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment No Comments

Question Susan asked: Kris at Trek bicycle store said it was illegal to ride a bicycle with out lights. Even in the daytime. We live in a gated community and she knew that. Only ride in the community not on …

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Headsets

By Geo Posted on April 29, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment No Comments

Question Toast asked: Have you considered adding a section about headphones. It’s my understanding that headphones are considered illegal unless one ear is uncovered and it’s to be used in conjunction with a phone. Something like a Bluetooth hearing device. …

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Lights Too Bright?

By Geo Posted on March 9, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment 7 Comments

Question Paul asked: What’s the brightest in lumens my light can be? Just got a one that’s 8000 lumens and it seems to be too bright.

Eye Protection

By Geo Posted on February 17, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment 2 Comments

Question Ken asked: Is there any FL statute covering wearing eye protection on a bicycle when going fast? Officers are sometimes stopping people when riding an electric bicycle at like 20 mph warning of bug strikes that could cause them …

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Lights When on the Sidewalk or Bike Path?

By Geo Posted on November 14, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment No Comments

Question Jessica asked: Are mounted lights required on a bike trail away from traffic at night?

eBike Lights

By Geo Posted on August 5, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment 2 Comments

Question Wayne asked: None of my lights are working on my e-bike. Can I still operate it?

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