Bicycles Must Use Sidewalk?
Question Michael asked: Today my wife and I were riding on a county road that accesses a beach. A county deputy ordered us onto the sidewalk. Later he stopped and spoke to us and said we are required to use …
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Lane Position at Intersections
Question: Sondra asked: What would be the proper position for a cyclist when she approaches traffic on a busy street? Can she continue on the right edge (and pass the automobiles) until she reaches the intersection and go ahead if …
RideRight/Drive Right Campaign
UPDATE – Two significant events have occurred: 1. The Florida Department of Transportation has stepped in to make a major contribution to the peace and tranquility of roadway users in Palm Beach County. They have approved signage for the Ride …
Passing on the Right Using a Bike Lane
Question Mike asked: I would appreciate some help with clarifying whether it is legal for cars to use the bike lane for their travel. Is it legal for a car to use the bike lane to pass on the right?
Cyclists’ Lane Position When Not Keeping Right
Question Cecelia asked: I need further clarification on s. 316.2065(5)(a)(1). I understand that the statute states a bicyclist may leave the right-most portion of the road when passing, as well as in the other given situations. However, my question is …
Practical Elegance and the Principles of Traffic
The Following Essay was written by Reed Bates. Reed resides in Ennis Texas. He has not owned a car since 2003, and has used a bicycle for transportation since 2006. This essay was originally published on Reed’s blog and is …
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More on Right Turns
Question Sondra Asked: Who has the right of way in moving traffic when: 1) the cyclist is traveling straight ahead on the far right side (where the bike lane ended about 100 feet before the intersection) and is moving with …
Passing With Oncoming Traffic
Question Ron asked: We know the 3 foot clearance rule for vehicles overtaking the cyclist. Does that distance apply to oncoming vehicles as well? When meeting an oncoming vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle on a 2 lane road, is …
Bicycle Lights
Question Herman asked: Here’s a good question that was raised at www.bikeforums.net. One can infer that there is a minimum brightness of head/taillights i.e. to be seen x feet from the front and rear of a bicycle. Is there a …
What is a Bicycle?
Question Charles asked: My local bike shop owner cautioned me that there was a little known provision that defined human powered vehicles that are legal on the road, having seat heights of at least 25 inches above the ground, which …