Pretrial Motion to Dismiss
Question James asked: I had a 32 year Veteran policeman pull me over for blinking lights on my bicycle. This is perfectly legal. He would not look up the statute after I asked him three times. I told him to …
Category: Misc
In-line or other skates, coasters, toy vehicles or other similar devices are not permitted in the roadway except crossing in a crosswalk. The bike lane is part of the roadway.
Gate Sensors
Question Paul asked: Our community had a sensor to actuate the gate. It has been deactivated and the gate installer is saying that the sensor is against Florida law. Is this true? Answer This site is to discuss traffic laws about …
Roadway Debris
Question Howard asked: In the North, property owners may be legally liable for ice and snow on the sidewalk in front of their property if someone slips and falls. Are property owners in Florida liable if gravel, sand or dirt from …
Pharmacy Window
Question Carl asked: On June 11,2019, I cycled up to the drive in window at the pharmacy. The pharmacist assistant came to the window and ask if there was a motor on the bicycle. I responded “no”. He then told me …
CDD Bike Parking
Question Alan asked: I live in a CDD community which means that the interior roadways are public and maintained by the CDD taxing authority. We have a clubhouse with a pool, gym and 6 tennis courts. Our community, the Venetian …
Video Evidence
Question Kenneth asked: I’m a daily 25-mile bicycle commuter. I try hard to lead by example, wearing full safety equipment and lighting, following all traffic rules (including full-stops at stop-signs) and generally be a courteous road sharer. Despite this, I …
Crash and No Citation
Question Clayton asked: Thursday April 11th at 11:40 My wife was struck by a car while we were cycling on Gulf Blvd close to the Don CeSar. My wife and I were in a lane of traffic that had a …
Legal Search?
Question Mary asked: Can an officer go inside pockets without doing a pat down first and when the civilian states no consent to search and the reason for the stop was not true? The stop was because the cop claimed …
Miami-Dade Park Rules
Question Emily asked: My son has a 12v battery operated razor dirt bike. Max speed is 17 mph and operates off 12v battery. Are they allowed in Miami Dade parks? I was told this is considered a motor bike and …
Passengers in a Bike Trailer
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, …