Right Turn
Question John asked: I travel daily on A1A in Cocoa Beach. What are my responsibilities, as the vehicle driver in this situation if the bike continues straight. If the bike hits the passenger side of my vehicle, who would be …
Category: Making Turns
Intersections present special problems and unsafe conditions for cyclists, so when proceeding straight, moving to the center of the through lane is legal and recommended, even if a bike lane is present.
Cyclists are frequently subjected to a “right hook” by other drivers turning too closely in front of them. Those motor vehicle operators are violating a number of laws and unnecessarily endangering the cyclist to simply save a few seconds.
Drivers are required to safely move as far right in the roadway to prepare for a right turn, even if that means moving into the bike lane.
Bicyclists are entitled to the use of the full lane being used to prepare for a left turn.
Riding on Left Side With Traffic
Question Andrew asked: Living in Naples I ride on some 6 lane divided roadways that don’t always have a bike lane. When these roads do not have a bike lane, am I restricted to only riding on the right side …
Sidewalk/Roadway Rights and Duties
Question Phillip asked: My understanding is in Florida that if I ride my bike on the sidewalk I am considered a pedestrian for all practical purposes. If I am on the sidewalk and come to a red light, can I …
Left Turn Crash
Question Craig asked: I was recently in Deerfield traveling south in a lefthand turn lane to make a left turn. Northbound Traffic was backed up quite a bit and a large truck stopped to make way for me to make …
Dashed Bike Lane Lines
Question Herman asked: Why does the line that separates a bike lane from the travel lane turn to dashed at an intersection?
Avoiding a Traffic Signal
Question Evan asked: May a cyclist conduct a lawful right on red and then a u-turn and then a right hand turn to expedite travel through a red light? I have reviewed your posts on motorists crossing double yellows to …
Making Right Turns
Question Jacquie asked: Is it illegal if an X-Treme E-Bike passes a motor vehicle on the right when the motor vehicle is taking a right hand turn? Doesn’t the driver of the X-Treme E-Bike need to abide by all traffic …
Making a Right Turn Across a Bike Lane
Question Myriam asked: If I am driving down sunset street and there is a bicycle path to my right and I need to make a right turn on 137th avenue, do I turn right from my lane, or do I …
Vehicle Making Left Turn
Question David asked: While on my bike I collided with a car making a left turn at a turn lane not a cross street with a traffic light. I was half way across road when the person in the car …
Making Right Turns
Question Carter asked: I was stopped at a red light. The light turned green and I proceeded to turn right. A cyclist was passing everyone stopped and as I turned he swerved around behind me, yelling explicits and hand gestures …