Information About the Laws
Question Raymond asked: I asked at the Lee County Motor Vehicle Dept. and they gave me your web page. It is very difficult to follow rules if you don”t know what they are and can’t get a copy.
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.
Gated Community Gates
Question John asked: I live in a gated community. When I cycle to and from work, I will open the gate from on my bike and ride on the street through the gate. I am being told that I am …
Drive-Thru Windows
Question Alison asked: Is it illegal to ride on a bicycle in a drive thru? Banks and restaurants said they will not serve us, due to safety issues, but will allow motorcycles. And, if it is legal, can they really …
Kids in the Roadway
Question Suzanne Asked: We have neighbors who allow their elementary school children to ride their bikes and scooters in the residential street. They ride with traffic, against traffic, perpendicular to traffic, and down the center of the street. They also …
Emergency Stopping Only
Question NE2 asked: How does an “emergency stopping only” sign apply to cyclists and pedestrians? Can a shoulder user pause for a quick rest, either on the paved shoulder or adjacent grass? (This sign is used not only on freeways, …
Age of Cyclists
Question Olimpia asked: Does a child have to be a certain age to legally ride on a highway? (accompanied by an adult)
Cycling the Florida Keys
Question David asked: Is it possible to ride my bicycle through the Keys safely and legally. I would start in Miami and like to ride up to Key West.
Bike Racks
Question Mike asked: I read all the posts regarding the FL definition of a “scooter” powered by electricity with pedals. It seems to be clear that it is technically a bicycle if it goes no more than 20mph. My question, …
Bikes in Apartments
Question Carol asked: Recently my apartment manager said no bikes in apartments and since then my bike wheel was stolen and neighbor has his bike stolen. Are there any laws that can help me be able to bring it inside …
Lawsuit for Compensation for Crash
Question I’m seven months pregnant and got struck by a reckless insensitive dumb driver while I was riding my bicycle across a pedestrian walkway. Bicycle was completely destroyed and literally was underneath the bone crushing wheels of the massive suv. …