Condo Rules
Question Nancy asked: I have a velomobile, which doesn’t seem to fit any of the definitions I’ve seen in FL law. My condo association is trying to ‘outlaw’ my velo from its duly named ‘Bicycle Storage’ areas. Apart from condo …
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.
Bicycles on Toll Facilities
Question Marcos asked: In Orange County, the 417 toll roadway is my shortest and desirable path to ride my bike in my day by day riding. Is it legal to ride there? I need to ride on the right lane …
Handguns on Bicycles
Question B. Donah asked: Can I carry a handgun while riding my bicycle without a Florida concealed weapons permit (CWP), provided the weapon is stored in either a backpack, or saddlebag? I’ll share what I’ve learned after a little reading. …
Responsibility for Damages
Question Kelly asked: My daughter was riding a bike in a bike lane. To her left was a left turn lane. To her right, was a gated community. Traffic light for her was red. She stopped. Looked both ways. Clear …
Drive-Thru Windows
Question Dave asked: If a bicycle is a vehicle in FL, can an establishment with a drive-thru (a bank, fast-food restaurant, drug store, etc.,) deny service to someone who pulls up on a bicycle, which as the legal right to …
Bicycle Citations
Question Israel asked: Is a bicycle a motor vehicle? Can a Florida citizen receive a motor vehicle citation for riding a bicycle?
Penalties for Bike Citations
Question Mr O asked: I want to know the fee for bicycle citation. I have different fee amount for the same citation and I think clerk of county is making me pay too much ? 1. 2008 Bike/Fail to ride right-hand curb 2. 2008 …
Jogging in the Roadway
Question Pat asked: I was jogging in a well established biking and jogging area and was stopped by a policeman stating that he could “cite” me for not jogging on the sidewalk when it was near the bike lane, even …
Bikes on Beaches
Question John asked: Can I ride on Florida beaches with a fat tired bike? I have seen this in Cocoa but not any other beaches. If so, what are the restrictions? County or City restrictions?
Bicycle Training
Question Susan asked: The Women’s Association of my community is interested in hosting a bicycle class on a Sat. this coming fall. Can you assist us in finding a qualified leader?