Here is what I know:
-Bicycles are vehicles by definition in every state vehicle laws in the country.
-Bicycles being designated as vehicles require the cyclist to obey all traffic laws, rules of the road or whatver you choose to call them.
-If a bicyclist failes to come to a complete stop where required
-In Florida it is where you find a stop sign or a wide white line.
-My wife stopped at the Lynnhaven gate and proceeded forward very slowly attempting to turn right onto Route 472. An officer stopped her and told her she did not come to a complete stop and issued her a ticket.
-Since bikes are vehicles slowing but not stopping where required is unlawful.
I suspect bicyclist especially in large groups may find it annoying to stop but then I am annoyed that their annoyance is placing us all in danger.
-Finally my personal experience with bicylists is that most practice safety. However like car or cart drivers some are just too cavalier for my taste
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