Group Riders Two Abreast?
Question Harry asked: When bicycles are in groups are they supposed to ride single file or are they allowed to ride side by side? Answer Whether in a group or not, cyclists must follow the same laws....
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Question Miguel asked: Is velocity of bicycles on state or local roads regulated in Florida or any other place in USA. Answer I can’t speak for other states, but Florida speed limits apply to all...
View ArticleBicycle Groups and Bike Lanes
Question Elizabeth asked: Every weekend there are cyclists that gather in large numbers. They clump together spilling out of the bike lane and blocking at least half of the road. This requires vehicles...
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Question Sean asked: A group of riders and myself (also a rider) were discussing the age old question of whether it’s better, from both a safety and legality standpoint, whether it’s better for us to...
View ArticleRiding Two Abreast
Question Mark asked: Do double pacelines violate the statute with reference to riding two abreast when one or both lead riders rotate to the back of the line? At that point, they will be riding three...
View ArticleRiding Two or More Abreast
Question Sandy asked: I live in Weston, FL, where there are specific bike lanes. However there are “clubs” that ride together, 2-3-4-5 abreast at times that literally take over the entire right lane...
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Question Anonymous asked: Maybe I’m completely wrong. Saturday, 7/28/18, about 8:30 am, my wife and I were travelling to Leesburg from Orlando. We took County Road 455 as a scenic route on our journey....
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Question Larry asked: My name is Larry Wallace and I am the Bike/Ped Coordinator for the Florida Department of Transportation in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I have been receiving several questions regarding...
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Question Howard asked: In the North, property owners may be legally liable for ice and snow on the sidewalk in front of their property if someone slips and falls. Are property owners in Florida...
View ArticleReckless Driving?
Question Kimberly asked: My questions: Is riding more than two abreast something you can be arrested for? Is it consider reckless or careless driving? (I guess I am wondering: Is impeding traffic...
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