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The laws that apply to bicyclists relate to two lane widths, narrow and wide.  A narrow lane is a substandard-width lane if a motor vehicle cannot travel safely side by side with a bicycle within the lane.  In such circumstances a bicyclist need no keep right and may legally impede other traffic

In a wide lane, usually a minimum of 14 feet, bicyclists may not ride two abreast and must keep right to avoid impeding other traffic unless travelling at the same speed or greater than other traffic, passing, preparing for a left turn or avoiding any unsafe or potentially unsafe condition.

Group Rides

By Geo Posted on October 21, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Impeding Traffic, Lane Width & Sharing, Rights & Duties No Comments

Question Larry asked:  My name is Larry Wallace and I am the Bike/Ped Coordinator for the Florida Department of Transportation in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I have been receiving several questions regarding what is the law regarding large bicycle groups taking the …

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Riding Abreast with a Motorcycle

By Geo Posted on July 25, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Lane Width & Sharing No Comments

Question Darius asked: Since both motorcycles (including motor scooters) and bicycles can legally share a lane (not split in-between lanes), if I am riding at the same speed as traffic that is slow enough (for example, traffic is only going …

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Two Abreast in Key West

By Geo Posted on January 9, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Lane Width & Sharing No Comments

Question Tom asked: Is it lawful to ride two abreast on narrow Key West two-way (One lane each way) streets?

Riding Abreast

By Geo Posted on January 2, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes, Lane Width & Sharing 1 Comment

Question Keegan asked: My brother has been to worlds for triathalons for the past 3 years and we both have had question about his training and we haven’t been able to find answers to them for a long time…he trains …

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Side by Side Cycling

By Geo Posted on November 27, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Group Riding, Lane Width & Sharing 2 Comments

Question Joe asked: Recent tragedy in Davie FL on SR 84. Two cyclists were killed when a driver hit the outside column of riders. Is it legal under FL statute for cyclists to ride side by side in columns on …

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Groups of Cyclists Impeding Other Traffic

By Geo Posted on July 31, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Group Riding, Impeding Traffic, Lane Width & Sharing 3 Comments

Question Anonymous asked: Maybe I’m completely wrong. Saturday, 7/28/18, about 8:30 am, my wife and I were travelling to Leesburg from Orlando. We took County Road 455 as a scenic route on our journey. The portion between The West Orange …

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Riding Two or More Abreast

By Geo Posted on June 15, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes, Group Riding, Impeding Traffic, Lane Width & Sharing No Comments

Question Sandy asked: I live in Weston, FL, where there are specific bike lanes. However there are “clubs” that ride together, 2-3-4-5 abreast at times that literally take over the entire right lane for drivers of autos. Is this legal?

Bicyclists Must Ride the Edge Line?

By Geo Posted on May 4, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Lane Width & Sharing 17 Comments

Question Yaroslav asked: I had encountered a furious driver, an unproductive argument (with crazy cussing from him) led to calling the police. In short, cops asked me if I rode this road before and where in particular I was on …

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Riding Two Abreast

By Geo Posted on February 24, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Group Riding, Impeding Traffic, Lane Width & Sharing 2 Comments

Question Mark asked: Do double pacelines violate the statute with reference to riding two abreast when one or both lead riders rotate to the back of the line? At that point, they will be riding three or four abreast.

Impeding Other Traffic

By Geo Posted on July 12, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes, Impeding Traffic, Lane Width & Sharing No Comments

Question Sean asked: A group of riders and myself (also a rider) were discussing the age old question of whether it’s better, from both a safety and legality standpoint, whether it’s better for us to ride single file in our …

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