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Originally Posted by Villages PL
...Being on a bicycle seems more dangerous because you have your back to carts coming up behind you. Have you ever thought of riding your bike in the center of your lane at certain times when you see this situation developing? The cart in back of you would have to slow down and wait for traffic to clear. Just a thought.
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That principle is derived from Florida traffic law which requires a motor vehicle to give cyclists a minimum of 3 feet clearance when passing. On substandard sized lanes (i.e. those under 14 feet wide, per the Florida DOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards), it is not possible to share the lane and remain in compliance. Therefore, cyclists can take the lane, as any other vehicle. Unfortunately, this does not apply to the multimodal paths, as they are not considered part of the Florida road system. Notwithstanding, what you said makes good sense. Although it is the safe thing to do, you can expect a hostile reaction from some cart drivers.