Substandard-Width Lanes (More)
Question SO, in essence, are we allowed to take any and all lanes (ride in the center) that are “substandard”, either single or double abreast?
Category: Lane Width & Sharing
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Click the image above to explore lane width in an interactive graphic.[/caption]
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.
Substandard-Width Lanes
Question: What is a substandard-width lane, and what are the responsibilities of cyclists and motorists? Answer: This is a revision of the earlier post about substandard-width lanes. I must admit, even after much study and discussion, I am only now …
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 …
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 …
Cyclists Riding Two Abreast (More)
Question In reference to the substandard-width lane: As you know, I work on A1A which is a substandard-width lane roadway. The speed limit is 35 miles per hour and there is a no passing zone. If a bike rider was …
Cyclists Riding Two Abreast
Question The lane is not wide enough for two vehicles (bike and car) and a cyclist takes the lane. Since the cyclist takes the whole lane, can cyclists now ride double without being in violation of impeding traffic?