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Bicycles on the Sidewalk

By Geo Posted on February 20, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks No Comments Tagged with Crosswalks, Local Regulations, sidewalks

Question Mary asked: Are children under the age of 16 allowed to ride on the sidewalk in Leesburg, Florida? They were removed from bus transportation because they live within disallowed distance.

Local Regulations

By Geo Posted on January 22, 2014 Posted in Ask Geo, Helmets 13 Comments Tagged with Bicycle License, Helmets, Local Regulations

Question Marie asked: Are bicycle helmets and registrations required in Pinellas County, primarily along Gulf Blvd and the beaches?

Bikes on Beaches

By Geo Posted on May 24, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 8 Comments Tagged with beaches, Local Regulations

Question John asked:  Can I ride on Florida beaches with a fat tired bike? I have seen this in Cocoa but not any other beaches. If so, what are the restrictions? County or City restrictions?

Sidewalks and Bike Lanes

By Geo Posted on February 24, 2013 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Lanes 8 Comments Tagged with bike lanes, l, Local Regulations, sidewalks

Question Aimee asked:  I am aware that in Orange County, Florida riding the sidewalks is acceptable, but are the bike riders required to ride with the flow of traffic?  And is it required to use the bike lanes, if they …

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Bicycles on Sidewalks

By Geo Posted on November 16, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 3 Comments Tagged with Local Regulations, sidewalks

I just discovered that the original July 2009 post about bicycles on sidewalks is missing, so it is restated here.

Sidewalk Bicycle Local Ordinances

By Geo Posted on November 16, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 3 Comments Tagged with Local Regulations, sidewalks

Question Amy asked:  Is there any statute or law that prevents or admonishes bike riding on the sidewalks in the city of Winter Haven Florida- Polk County?

Local Ordinances

By Geo Posted on October 18, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc No Comments Tagged with Local Regulations

Question Kevin asked: Is it legal to ride a bike on Pinellas County Beaches?

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