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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.

Motorist Always Gets the Ticket?

By Geo Posted on July 30, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 9 Comments

Question Sabrena asked: I am a safe driver for over 34 years, and I have ridden bikes on the road and encourage my 4 young children to ride their bikes. My dilemma involves an irresponsible bicyclist who traveled fast against …

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Bicycle Parking

By Geo Posted on July 18, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 1 Comment

Question Doc asked: When leaving a bicycle unattended it seems common practice to chain it to a solid stationary object such as a parking sign, tree, post, etc. Is it legal to do this? If the post is on the …

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Child Damages

By Geo Posted on April 22, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 1 Comment

Question Melissa asked: Is there a law or statute in Florida that states if a child damages a vehicle with his bike on accident that the parents are responsible for the damage?

Old Bikes in a Bike Rack

By Geo Posted on March 24, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc No Comments

Question Margaret asked:  There are rusty bikes chained to the bike rack in my Sarasota Florida condo complex. I know they have not been moved for 3 years. Can I remove them and dispose of them legally? If not what …

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Opening a Car Door

By Geo Posted on March 7, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 2 Comments

Question Katia asked: In the morning, in front of her high school, my daughter open the door’s car and a friend hit it with a his bike. We asked him if he was ok, and he said “yes, but you …

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Bikes in Apartment Areas

By Geo Posted on March 2, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 4 Comments

Question Sandy asked: Can you advise the Florida law, or even Pasco County law on bicycles left in the breezeway of an apartment complex.

Apartment Bicycle Parking

By Geo Posted on September 2, 2016 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 3 Comments

Question Nicole asked: Should my apartment complex provide the residents with bike parking racks? I live in an apartment complex and residents cant park their bikes underneath the stairs, on their balcony or inside their apartment. The apartment complex lacks …

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Bicycles on Ft. Lauderdale Beaches

By Geo Posted on July 27, 2016 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 1 Comment

Question Patti asked: Can I ride my bike on the sand at Ft. Lauderdale beaches?

Citation for Careless Driving

By Geo Posted on May 29, 2016 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc No Comments

Question Denise asked: My son was riding his bike on the proper part of the street. His back wheel was struck by a car and you can guess the obvious, he was knocked off the bike and fell on the …

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Traffic Stops

By Geo Posted on May 24, 2016 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 1 Comment

Question Brugh asked: What is the full detailed procedure & legal line of questions & requests allowed & enforced by law during a routine bicycle traffic stop?

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