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Bicycles on the Sidewalk

By Geo Posted on February 22, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks No Comments Tagged with Bike Paths, Motorized bicycles, sidewalks

Question Ronald asked: Does it mean that I am legally allowed to use an eBike on a bike path or a sidewalk if I am just manually pedaling it?

eBike in a Bike Lane

By Geo Posted on January 13, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo 5 Comments Tagged with bicycle definition, bike lanes, Bike Paths, Motorized bicycles, sidewalks

Question SpecialFX asked: I was pulled over by a sheriff riding my electric bicycle (it is legally an ebike).   He told me that I was not allowed to ride it under power in the bicycle lane. He told me it’s …

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Bike Path Crosswalk

By Geo Posted on October 25, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Paths, Stop Signs & Red Lights 8 Comments Tagged with Bike Paths, Crosswalks, sidewalks, Signs and Markings, Stop Signs and Red Lights

Question Harry asked: Recently the city of Inverness, FL redesigned a major crossing of the Withlacoochee State Trail which I fear has increased the danger for trail users who are attempting to cross N Apopka Ave. I’m hoping you can …

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Bike Path Crosswalks

By Geo Posted on August 6, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Paths No Comments Tagged with Bike Paths, Crosswalks, Driveways, sidewalks

Question Suzanne asked: In the city of Palm Coast, FL – Flagler Cty. the city has provided bike paths/walk paths along many city streets.  These paths are approx.7-9 feet in width. The road speeds vary from 45 to 55 mph. …

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Bike Path Stop Signs

By Geo Posted on January 29, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Paths, Stop Signs & Red Lights 1 Comment Tagged with Bike Paths, sidewalks, Signs and Markings, Stop Signs and Red Lights, traffic control devices

Question Jeanne asked:  Is it required that you stop at the posted stop signs on the bike paths if no one is coming? Is this considered a moving violation?  Some of the stop signs on the path off Hwy 70 …

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Work Zones

By Geo Posted on January 9, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Paths 5 Comments Tagged with Bike Paths, impeding traffic, lane position, narrow lanes, Substandard-width lane

Question Hank asked:  Here on Key Biscayne we have a recent development that’s highly problematic for cyclists.  One of the bridges on the Rickenbacker Causeway, the main artery linking Key Biscayne with the mainland, needs serious repairs. This is a …

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Bike Path Hours of Use

By Geo Posted on October 7, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Paths 4 Comments Tagged with Bicycle Lights, Bike Paths

Question Marcus asked:  It has come to my attention that being on State Trail or Bike Trail is illegal after sunset. I have asked numerous times for the reference to the Statute Law of Florida regarding this exact rule.  No …

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Bike Lanes Required?

By Geo Posted on June 5, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes 1 Comment Tagged with bike lanes, Bike Paths, sidewalks

Question Peter asked:  Need some help here in Osceola County.  A beautiful new road – Narcoosee Rd., is a disaster in the works.  Traveling south from Orange County on Narcoosee Rd, the bike lane is fully IAW Florida Law.  When …

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Bicyclists in Crosswalks

By Geo Posted on May 8, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 5 Comments Tagged with Bike Paths, Crosswalks, sidewalks

Question Mike asked:  I understand that a cyclist is considered a pedestrian when they travel on the sidewalk although they must yield to “real pedestrians” who are afoot. What happens when a cyclist is using a sidewalk and then cycles …

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Bicyclists on Bike Paths

By Geo Posted on May 8, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Paths 11 Comments Tagged with Bike Paths, Crosswalks, sidewalks

Question Mike also asked: Florida Statues define a crosswalk as existing within the lines of sidewalks approaching a street.   And the statutes are strong regarding the rights of pedestrians within those crosswalks. What if it is an intersection of …

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