Archive of questions, answers about Florida bicycle laws and law enforcement
Helmets are required for all under the age of 16 riding bicycles or as bicycle passengers on the sidewalk, roadway or other public property. The helmets must meet certain requirements and be properly affixed to the head.
Question Bob asked: Helmets are required for 16 and under, Florida state law. Are helmet requirements different in Sumter County, Florida? (Personally think helmets for everyone, motorcycle and bike.) Answer You are almost correct about helmets. The wording is actually …
Question Dennis asked: I’m 62 and haven’t ridden a bike for years. Can you tell me if I need a helmet by law? Other basic laws? I will carry the bike to a park on bike rack to a park, …
Question James asked: I have read the law prohibiting headsets except for single earpieces that receive phone calls, presumably to leave one ear open for ambient sound. I have bone a conduction headset that is capable of receiving phone calls. …
Question Joanne asked: I just bought a trike from a local bike store here in Zephyrhills. They told me that I could not ride on the trails in Florida without a helmet. They said that the park rangers would confiscate …
Question Martin asked: I would like to know in detail Florida law when riding a bicycle, Including helmets for all ages and alcohol consumption.
Question Chloe asked: When I go riding and 3/4 of it is sidewalk and 1/4 is bike lane do I still need a helmet?
Question Craig asked: Is it legal if I don’t wear a helmet at high school age?
Question Bryan asked: I found past reference to putting an infant in a sling. I’m exploring the possibility of cycling with an infant in a bakfiets (dutch box-bike) with a “car” seat. If the infant is in car seat, there …
Question Marie asked: Are bicycle helmets and registrations required in Pinellas County, primarily along Gulf Blvd and the beaches?
Question Cornelia asked: Are children required to wear helmets while using training wheels? I think it is the right thing to do…others differ.