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In-line or other skates, coasters, toy vehicles or other similar devices are not permitted in the roadway except crossing in a crosswalk.  The bike lane is part of the roadway.

Pretrial Motion to Dismiss

By Geo Posted on October 29, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc No Comments

Question James asked:  I had a 32 year Veteran policeman pull me over for blinking lights on my bicycle. This is perfectly legal. He would not look up the statute after I asked him three times. I told him to …

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Gate Sensors

By Geo Posted on September 15, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc No Comments

Question Paul asked: Our community had a sensor to actuate the gate. It has been deactivated and the gate installer is saying that the sensor is against Florida law. Is this true? Answer This site is to discuss traffic laws about …

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Roadway Debris

By Geo Posted on January 7, 2020 Posted in Ask Geo, Impeding Traffic, Misc No Comments

Question Howard asked:  In the North, property owners may be legally liable for ice and snow on the sidewalk in front of their property if someone slips and falls. Are property owners in Florida liable if gravel, sand or dirt from …

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Pharmacy Window

By Geo Posted on June 19, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 1 Comment

Question Carl asked:  On June 11,2019, I cycled up to the drive in window at the pharmacy.  The pharmacist assistant came to the window and ask if there was a motor on the bicycle.  I responded “no”. He then told me …

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CDD Bike Parking

By Geo Posted on May 5, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 1 Comment

Question Alan asked:  I live in a CDD community which means that the interior roadways are public and maintained by the CDD taxing authority. We have a clubhouse with a pool, gym and 6 tennis courts. Our community, the Venetian …

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Video Evidence

By Geo Posted on April 25, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment, Misc, Program Updates 2 Comments

Question Kenneth asked: I’m a daily 25-mile bicycle commuter. I try hard to lead by example, wearing full safety equipment and lighting, following all traffic rules (including full-stops at stop-signs) and generally be a courteous road sharer. Despite this, I …

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Crash and No Citation

By Geo Posted on April 13, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 4 Comments

Question Clayton asked: Thursday April 11th at 11:40 My wife was struck by a car while we were cycling on Gulf Blvd close to the Don CeSar. My wife and I were in a lane of traffic that had a …

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Legal Search?

By Geo Posted on March 11, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 1 Comment

Question Mary asked: Can an officer go inside pockets without doing a pat down first and when the civilian states no consent to search and the reason for the stop was not true? The stop was because the cop claimed …

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Miami-Dade Park Rules

By Geo Posted on March 7, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc No Comments

Question Emily asked: My son has a 12v battery operated razor dirt bike. Max speed is 17 mph and operates off 12v battery. Are they allowed in Miami Dade parks? I was told this is considered a motor bike and …

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Passengers in a Bike Trailer

By Geo Posted on December 11, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment, Misc 3 Comments

Question Robert asked: I bought a trailer to carry cargo. It has 180 pound max capacity. The question I have, since this is our only transportation, I would like to carry a passenger on the trailer once in a while, …

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