Archive of questions, answers about Florida bicycle laws and law enforcement
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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.
Question John asked: Florida State Statute 316.2065 states that bicycles may ride 2 abreast in a single lane but they may not impede the traffic flow. This would mean that the bike the farthest out when traffic approaches from the …
Question Chris asked: If there are two lanes for each direction of traffic and no bike lanes, may one or two bicycles use the right whole lane?
Question Susan asked: I am researching Sharrows to create a report on their efficacy for the Philadelphia streets department. The Department has asked us to create criteria and a publicity campaign. I noticed reference to your citing “state statutes and …
Question Daryl asked: Has the law always been stated to ride with the traffic?
Question Herman asked: The concept that has been discussed in the media. What I would like to know is, what exactly is the statue that covers this?
Question Scott asked: Last week I was stopped by a LEO in Palm Springs, FL while riding my bike on a 25mph 10′ wide lane on a residential street. My lane position was slightly left of the right tire track. …
Peggy asked: I ride a beach cruiser, very slowly. Can’t ride against traffic. I have a trust issue with fast cars driving behind me. I feel more secure If I can see what’s coming. Answer Riding against the flow of …
Question 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 …
Question Colby Asked: Concerning the Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs, is this actually Florida law as stated on the street signs? I am familiar with the MUTCD but not these particular signs. If so, I am unclear on how …
Question KC Asked: It seems clear to me that cyclists are not required to ride in an empty parking lane, but how is that defined in terms of as far right as practicable?