ADA Sidewalk Clear Width
Question Jeff asked: On a two mile span of Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, FL there are 72 street lamp posts which obstruct the center of the sidewalk. They were installed in 2003. I think they are in violation of …
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.
DUI on a Bicycle
Question Nathan asked: Just something that I thought of randomly: how are bikes handled at DUI checkpoints? I know you can get a DUI on a bike, and if the cops notice you obviously riding drunkenly they can pull you …
Tricycle Mobile Food Cart
Question Melissa asked: I am interested in starting a tricycle mobile food cart business in a tourist town and want to know what are my rights? Am I able to stop traffic to sell my product in a small busy …
Emergency Vehicles
Question Nicky asked: If an emergency vehicle (fire truck) is approaching with the siren going, is a bicyclist required to pull over and stop (2 lane road, no median) like the driver of a car is?
Bicycles on Limited Access Highways
Question Miguel asked: Hello, I was wondering if it was possible in Florida for bicyclists like myself to use the freeways, expressways and interstate highways. Is it legal for us to do this? And what tips or rules must we …
Hit and Run
Question From ???: I was hit and run in a crosswalk- I was on my bike. I hunted the car and driver down. Then I called the Sheriff’s Office. I was told there was nothing they could do unless there …
Legal Advice
Question Vil asked: How can I take a citation to court with my name spelled wrong on it? What can I do?
Required Bicycle Parking Facilities
Question Keith asked: I was wondering if an employer is required to provide a secure place to park and lock a bicycle at your place of employment? The business I work at has a bicycle rack but it is accessible …
Age Limit for eBikes
Question Jackie asked: My grandchild, aged 11, received an electric bike for Christmas and I wonder if she needs a driver’s license and anything else. I saw her on the road by her home with it and it scared me …
Video Evidence of Traffic Law Violation
Question Kermit asked: I recently spoke with a Sheriff’s deputy concerning and incident with the driver of a rental truck. In our conversation the deputy told me that the only way law enforcement would issue a citation to a driver …