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?
Tag: Bike Paths
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 …