Bike Paths
Tag: Bike Paths
Bicycles on the Sidewalk
Question Ronald asked: Does it mean that I am legally allowed to use an eBike on a bike path or a sidewalk if I am just manually pedaling it?
eBike in a Bike Lane
Question SpecialFX asked: I was pulled over by a sheriff riding my electric bicycle (it is legally an ebike). He told me that I was not allowed to ride it under power in the bicycle lane. He told me it’s…
Bike Path Crosswalk
Question Harry asked: Recently the city of Inverness, FL redesigned a major crossing of the Withlacoochee State Trail which I fear has increased the danger for trail users who are attempting to cross N Apopka Ave. I’m hoping you can…
Bike Path Crosswalks
Question Suzanne asked: In the city of Palm Coast, FL – Flagler Cty. the city has provided bike paths/walk paths along many city streets. These paths are approx.7-9 feet in width. The road speeds vary from 45 to 55 mph.…
Bike Path Stop Signs
Question Jeanne asked: Is it required that you stop at the posted stop signs on the bike paths if no one is coming? Is this considered a moving violation? Some of the stop signs on the path off Hwy 70…
Work Zones
Question Hank asked: Here on Key Biscayne we have a recent development that’s highly problematic for cyclists. One of the bridges on the Rickenbacker Causeway, the main artery linking Key Biscayne with the mainland, needs serious repairs. This is a…
Bike Path Hours of Use
Question Marcus asked: It has come to my attention that being on State Trail or Bike Trail is illegal after sunset. I have asked numerous times for the reference to the Statute Law of Florida regarding this exact rule. No…
Bike Lanes Required?
Question Peter asked: Need some help here in Osceola County. A beautiful new road – Narcoosee Rd., is a disaster in the works. Traveling south from Orange County on Narcoosee Rd, the bike lane is fully IAW Florida Law. When…
Bicyclists in Crosswalks
Question Mike asked: I understand that a cyclist is considered a pedestrian when they travel on the sidewalk although they must yield to “real pedestrians” who are afoot. What happens when a cyclist is using a sidewalk and then cycles…
Bicyclists on Bike Paths
Question Mike also asked: Florida Statues define a crosswalk as existing within the lines of sidewalks approaching a street. And the statutes are strong regarding the rights of pedestrians within those crosswalks. What if it is an intersection of…
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