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Rachel asked: I was riding north on the southbound side of the bridge. I feel safer because I can see the cars coming towards me. I got stopped and was told I had to ride on the northbound. What is the law on which side of the road to ride? read more…
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Is there a law that requires a bicyclist to use a marked and signed bicycle lane? Are there any exceptions? read more…
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Frank asked:
1. If I’m riding on the road (no bicycle lane and as far to the right as practicable) and a right hand turn lane comes up. Do I ride on the left of the solid line of the right turn lane, or the right of the solid line?
2. What if there is a bicycle lane to the right of the right turn lane? Do I go in it or do one of the above?
3. Also, if there are cars in both the through lane and the right turn lane, waiting for the light to change to green, do I stop behind all of them or pedal up to the light in between the cars (of the through and right turn lane) read more…
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Robin asked: What are the Florida laws concerning using your bike at a drive through at banks and fast food places? I went through the drive through at BOA yesterday and they served me as surprised as they were, but I was just wondering nonetheless. read more…
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David asked: Can a city prohibit bicycles from city streets? read more…
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There are an amazing number of conflictual responses to this dilemma. On the “shared path” on Pine Island in Lee County there are no lines marking the path or in any way designating flow of traffic for cyclists or pedestrians. We need help to curb the number of accidents and I am working to help educate residents and visitors. I am not sure how to proceed with this issue. Can you advise? Also am I correct to assume that the cyclists should stay to the right unless passing or is that unclear as well? read more…
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Becky asked: Does any Florida law specify if rear bicycle lamp is to be a solid light, as opposed to a flashing light? read more…
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Chris asked: Do any Florida laws apply to cyclists riding on bike paths? Does each rider have a duty to stay to the right? read more…
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James asked: I was cycling south-bound along A1A near the Haulover Park traffic signal, when a transit bus approaching me started blowing his horn. In fear of an accident, it caused me to swerve off the roadway. I was cycling on the far right hand side of the road. Is a transit bus exempt from the 3-foot law? When I caught up to him at the red traffic signal, he remarked, “What do you want me to do, there was no room to go around you?” read more…
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Joe asked: I live in an over-55 mobile home park community, and was recently elected to the homeowners association board of directors. A resident who uses a “hoveround” powered chair has expressed concern that when she rides her chair to the clubhouse she has to do so on the side of the road — and motorists sometimes come close to hitting her. What is the park owner’s duty with respect to sidewalks, bike lanes and/or powered chair paths? Weren’t there new laws passed in Florida on this topic (ie. requiring bike lanes)? read more…
