Bicycles on Sidewalks 2
Question Bob asked: I was told by a University police officer yesterday that I had to use the bike lane (as opposed to riding on the adjacent sidewalk, which I was doing at the moment). Is that correct? I thought …
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Motorized Wheelchairs on Sidewalks (Updated)
Question David asked: Do Florida Statutes address motorized wheelchairs or scooters used by the elderly and disabled?
Motorized Vehicles on Sidewalks
Question Frank asked: I tried looking up what the fine is for riding an electric bicycle (under electric power) on a sidewalk. Can you tell me what that may be?
Can Pedestrians Use Bicycle Lanes?
Question Keith asked: I almost had a head on collision with a runner in the bike lane the other morning, it was 5.45 am totally dark and he or she was invisible. I emailed the Mayor as to the city’s …
Bicycles Must Use Sidewalk? #2
Question Jon asked: We were on a 2-lane road, with sidewalks off and on, on either side, and no shoulder to speak of in many spots. A police car came up behind us, put his flashers on, and on his …
Walk Bicycle Across Bridge?
Question Michael also asked: There is a drawbridge on this road with a narrow sidewalk on both sides. There is a sign as you approach the bridge stating, “Walk Bicycles Across Bridge” or something similar. I may not have the …
Bicycles Must Use Sidewalk?
Question Michael asked: Today my wife and I were riding on a county road that accesses a beach. A county deputy ordered us onto the sidewalk. Later he stopped and spoke to us and said we are required to use …
Drivers and Cyclists at Driveways
Question Pris asked: I was traveling on my bicycle on the sidewalk. The driver of the car had a stop sign (on private property) He was only looking to the left to see oncoming traffic, did not look to the …