No-Passing Zones
Question Kevin asked: One of the roads that I travel to work is frequented by bicycles. Sometimes they are two abreast, and sometimes there are many traveling in a single file. This road has curves in some areas, and double …
Tag: Substandard-width lane
Sharrows and BMUFL Signs
Question Susan asked: I am researching Sharrows to create a report on their efficacy for the Philadelphia streets department. The Department has asked us to create criteria and a publicity campaign. I noticed reference to your citing “state statutes and …
Work Zones
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 …
Bikes May Use Full Lane 2
Question Herman asked: The concept that has been discussed in the media. What I would like to know is, what exactly is the statue that covers this?
Rude Bicyclist or Rude Motorist?
Question C asked: Today it was raining as I was driving down University Blvd in Orlando. The speed limit was 45 miles per hour. Directly in front of me in the middle of the lane was a bicyclist riding at …
Two Abreast Impeding Traffic
Question Michael asked: I recently received a ticket for riding two abreast and impeding traffic on A1A. The traffic lane is 10′ 2″ with a 3 ft paved shoulder. I want to contest the ticket based on the 316.2065 substandard …
Narrow Lanes Again
Question Scott asked: Last week I was stopped by a LEO in Palm Springs, FL while riding my bike on a 25mph 10′ wide lane on a residential street. My lane position was slightly left of the right tire track. …
Rights of Cycling Groups
Question David also asked: Yesterday (Sunday, April 1) on the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami, a police officer was getting all upset about a group of about 50 – 100 cyclists taking up a whole lane of the road. He was …
Bicycles May Use Full Lane Signs
Question Frank asked: In Florida, weren’t they SUPPOSED to put out Bicycles May Use Full Lanes signs EVERYWHERE in 2011 that had roads that have “substandard-width” lanes, meaning too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to safely travel …
Normal Speed of Traffic
Question Herman also asked: Does the following apply even if the person riding a bicycle is the only traffic on the road? s. 316.2065 – Bicycle Regulations (5)(a) …. Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than …