Lights
Question Joseph asked: I live in Polk County. When night bicycling, I always travel sidewalks lights off. Roadway, private drive crossing, I turn them both on, Is there a grey area in the law that would make city police dept …
Category: Bicycle Equipment
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.
Lights Required?
Question Robert asked: Does the state of Florida require lights, front & back, on a bicycle. If so, why don’t the manufacturers have them on when they are sold to the public?
Carrying an Infant on a Bike
Question Lenore asked: Can an one wear a baby in a sling or backpack and I wanted to know if there was a case that brought about such wording.
Additional Lights
Question Daniel asked: There are lots of different decorative lights for bicycles sold at Walmart and Target, lights that go on your tire, lights that go under your seat and Anya handlebars, different colors just for decoration knowing you need …
Lights When on the Sidewalk
Question Allison asked: I live in Florida and I use my bicycle as my only source of transportation, but I ONLY ride on the sidewalk, mainly due to all the crazy drivers out there who seem to care less about …
Reflectors
Question Nathan asked: How is the law supposed to be interpreted with respect to the rear reflector, since reflectors don’t “exhibit light” without something shining on them? “Every bicycle in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with a …
Passenger on the Pegs
Question Jaclyn asked: Is it illegal for my son to ride my daughter on his bike pegs, mainly to and from school?
Vests for Bicyclists?
Question Marcus asked: Are bicyclists in the state of Florida required to wear vests?
Obscured License Plate
Question Sam asked: Rumor has it that trunk and hitch mounted bike racks are no longer allowed on the turnpike as the tag is sometimes used as means of payment instead of a Sunpass. Someone claims they know someone got …
Infants on Bicycles
Question Jenna asked: What are the laws concerning infants and bicycles? At what age/weight is it lawful to use a bike seat and/or trailer? Is it lawful to secure a car seat in a bike trailer? If in a trailer …