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Originally Posted by outlaw
I also ride. I don't know where you get this idea that you are legally entitled to the whole lane. Florida law is clear about this. You are required to ride as far to the right of the road as safely as possible. That does not entitle you to the whole lane.
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
So many cyclists share the misconception that they own the road and are entitled to tie up traffic at any speed they choose.
Florida law IS explicit about this! Regardless of how many times the link to the Florida State Code is offered on this forum, there are
still those who insist on interpreting it as it suits them. Thank God there are still some rational, informed cyclists out there!
The only way this issue will be resolved is if cyclists are required to be
educated, tested and licensed if they choose to use public roads. That is the case in California; if they violate traffic laws there, they are ticketed, fined or hauled off in handcuffs, just like any other irresponsible driver.