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Originally Posted by alzjr
Florida Department of Transportation
3. Bicycle Lane: A bicycle lane (bike lane) is a portion of a roadway (either with curb and gutter or a flush shoulder) which has been designated by striping, special pavement markings, and signing for the preferential use by bicyclists.
marked with a stripe, and the official symbol on the right. Florida bicycle regulations - 316.2065 (S5a & b) state: - See more at: Bike Lane Safety - Fort Myers, FL Personal Injury Attorney | Spivey Law Firm
To meet the statute language
To meet the statute language “a lane marked for bicycle use,” the lane must have this stencil in it.
The stencil is the shape of a bicycle, not a diamond.
The only place in The Villages that has this stencil is on Morse north of Rt.466. |
What you are quoting is what is required for an official bike lane with all the rights and restrictions that ensue. IMO, the diamond lanes within TV are not meant to meet the strict definition of a bike lane in that they are meant for use by other wheeled modes of transportation as well as bikes.
Share the road is a good concept for everyone to follow, whether they be in a cart, on a bike, or on foot. After all, they are your neighbors!