Bicycles are vehicles, but not motor vehicles, but bicycles are traffic, as are other vehicles.
The roadway and sidewalk are included in the definition of street or highway.
The paved shoulder is not part of the roadway.
Definitions
Category: Definitions
Bicycles are vehicles, but not motor vehicles, but bicycles are traffic, as are other vehicles.
The roadway and sidewalk are included in the definition of street or highway.
The paved shoulder is not part of the roadway.
Recumbent Drivers’ Rights and Duties
Question Jeremy asked: What laws are different for a tricycle (I have a recumbent tadpole-style, not electric) than for a bicycle?
Motorized Recumbent
Question John asked: The law says that an electric bike “The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position”…
Maximum Bicycle Height
Question Austin asked: How tall can a bike be before you cannot use it on roads/sidewalks?
Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions
Pedestrian Walking Bike
Question Sandra asked: When walking your bicycle on a road are you considered a pedestrian?
Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions
Is a Xich lo a bicycle?
Question Daniel asked: I have an actual Vietnamese xich lo. If unfamiliar with a xich lo, it is basically a bicycle frame that has a place for passengers to ride attached to its front. Its probably easier just to Google…
Flashing Lights
Question Michael asked: I am a disabled veteran in a wheelchair, I ride a adaptive hand cycle that is a lay back position and in total it’s only 32″ high. I use 2 5′ safety flags and I have 2…
Motorized Three-wheel Vehicles
Question Werner asked: Please watch our video and advise us if we can ride this on public road? Sidewalks? Bike paths? We also have a electric pedelc = pedal assist motor (you still need to pedal the bike). We can…
Recumbent with Motor
Question Bert asked: I am unclear as to the exclusion clause in FL 316.003 I am planning on electrifying my recumbent trike (with a seat about 10 inches off the ground and a speed of less than 20 mph.) “The…
eBike Driver’s License
Question Scot asked: I’m confused regarding the 25″ seat height for an electric bike in 316.003. Also, throttle and pedal assist. The Pedego Interceptor electric bicycle specifically . I have a suspended driver license and want to know if this…
Motor for a Four-Wheeled Rhoades Car
Question Dave asked: I want to buy a 4 wheel pedal powered ( bike for 2 ) factory built vehicle which is like two bikes hitched together, for two people. It does not quite fit the definitions that I have…
Your membership supports our mission to inspire and support people and communities to enjoy greater freedom and well-being through bicycling. Please join us!