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Old 11-24-2024, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo View Post
So, Not against law to go above limit cause they are neither golf carts, LSV, lawnmowers, ATVs, mopeds, roller skates, soapbox racers, tractors, inline skaters, horses.

Bicyclists must follow the same traffic laws as other drivers, including:



“Florida has many laws for bicyclists, including:
Bicycle classification
Bicycles are considered vehicles, and bicyclists are considered drivers.
Traffic laws
Bicyclists must follow the same traffic laws as other drivers, including:
Stopping at stop signs and red lights
Riding with the flow of traffic
Using lights at night
Yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks
Bicycle equipment
Bicycles must be equipped with:
A white light on the front and a red light on the rear
A brake that allows the rider to stop within 25 feet from 10 miles per hour
Bicycle rider safety
Bicyclists must:
Keep at least one hand on the handlebars
Wear a helmet if they are under 16 years old
Not wear headphones, headsets, or other listening devices, except for hearing aids
Bicycle rider behavior
Bicyclists must:
Use the bike lane if they are not traveling at the speed of other traffic
Stay on the right-most side of the road if there is no bike lane
Use directional hand signals to indicate turns
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Show care around pedestrians, children, and pets
Give an audible warning when approaching other pedestrians from behind
E-bike laws
E-bike riders must be at least 16 years old and follow the same helmet laws as other bicyclists.
Local ordinances
Local governments can adopt ordinances that regulate bicycle riding, including prohibiting sidewalk riding in certain areas. “
There is one new law in Florida you forgot to mention. That is the law that specifies that if the leader of a group of bicyclists stops at a stop sign then a total of ten bikers can proceed through the intersection without stopping. You can see how this can eliminate each bicyclist having to stop and go which can antagonize some auto drivers who would have to wait and wait for each individual biker to stop and then start out at a slow speed through an intersection. There are other laws being considered such as allowing bicyclists to roll through intersections if all is clear. A number of states in the USA have passed such legislation. The quicker a bicyclist can get through roundabouts and intersections the safer it is for both bikers and motorists.