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Category: Sidewalks & Crosswalks

[caption id="attachment_2061" align="alignright" width="300"]All sides of the intersection are crosswalks — marked or not, regardless of whether the sidewalk is paved or not. All sides of the intersection are crosswalks — marked or not, regardless of whether the sidewalk is paved or not.[/caption]

Sidewalk Operation:

316.2065 (9) A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.

316.2065 (10) A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.

Bicycles can be legally operated on all Florida sidewalks and crosswalks unless a local ordinance prohibits it.  When on a sidewalk, the operator is operating a vehicle and must use helmets and lights when required, and is subject to the DUI laws.  Otherwise, the operator has the rights and duties of a pedestrian, but must yield to all pedestrians.

Resources:

The rights and duties of pedestrians are explained in more detail at Best Foot Forward, an Orlando-based initiative for pedestrian safety.

CommuteOrlando offers a visual primer on crosswalk challenges.

Direction on Sidewalk

By Geo Posted on March 27, 2021 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks No Comments

Question Jay asked:  I run a business here in Largo on Belcher Road S, which is a divided highway on which we sit on the East side. When exiting our driveway which is a right turn only we have had …

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Parking on Sidewalk

By Geo Posted on August 6, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 2 Comments

Question Jessica asked:  I was riding my bike on the sidewalk and a large van was parked illegally blocking my path of the sidewalk. I drove off into the grass to go around the vehicle. The sidewalk and the ground were …

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Crosswalk Lights

By Geo Posted on July 18, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 2 Comments

Question Jeffrey asked:  Many busy streets have non-intersection crosswalks, where pedestrians activate flashing yellow (not red) lights to alert traffic to stop to allow pedestrians to cross: Is it legal for a bicyclist to use these if they are not walking …

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Sidewalks in Tampa

By Geo Posted on June 28, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks No Comments

Question Marlon asked:  Is it legal to ride my bicycle on Tampa sidewalks? Answer In general, it is legal to ride on sidewalks unless a local ordinance to the contrary is in effect. s. 316.2065 – Bicycle Regulations (9) A person …

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Is a Bicyclist on a Sidewalk a Pedestrian?

By Geo Posted on December 13, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 4 Comments

Question SO asked:  I understand that a bicyclist is a pedestrian when on a sidewalk.  Is that correct? Answer No.  A bicyclist on the sidewalk is not a pedestrian but has the same rights and duties as a pedestrian under the same circumstances. …

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Direction on Sidewalk

By Geo Posted on September 13, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 1 Comment

Question Herman asked: As we should know by now, here in Florida, per F.S. 316.2065 subsection 9: (9) A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, …

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Riding in the Roadway Required?

By Geo Posted on September 9, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 4 Comments

Question David asked: When you are riding your bike and there is a designated bike lane are you required by Florida law to ride your bike in that lane and not on the sidewalk? I was riding my bike on …

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Bicycle Crash in a Crosswalk

By Geo Posted on June 17, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 5 Comments

Question Natalie asked: If a cyclist is riding their bike down a sidewalk and crosses a side street are they considered to have the same rights as motorists or as pedestrians? A cyclist was possibly hit while crossing a side …

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Dirt Bike on Right of Way

By Geo Posted on April 29, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Rights & Duties, Sidewalks & Crosswalks No Comments

Question Michael asked: Is it illegal to ride my dirt bike on the side of the road with my dirt bike in Florida since it is not street legal? Answer Operating a motor vehicle on the right of way of …

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Sidewalk Cyclist and Emergency Vehicles

By Geo Posted on March 21, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Rights & Duties, Sidewalks & Crosswalks No Comments

Question Glen asked: If riding on sidewalk, but not at intersection, do I need to stop when an emergency vehicle is passing by? Answer Drivers of vehicles in the roadway are required to yield to an emergency vehicle or other …

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