Cyclist regulations to follow
Florida's weather allows for our kids to be on the road daily riding whether they are riding to and from friends and in and around our neighborhoods. We must encourage them to practice safe riding habits to ensure that they are safe and do not become the victim of personal injury on the road.
Florida Bicycle Association has some rulings for safe riding habits that all bicyclists should practice at all times to avoid injury. See below:
BICYCLE REGULATIONS
• A bicyclist must obey all traffic controls and signals.
• A bicyclist must use a fixed, regular seat for riding.
• No bicycle may be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed or equipped.
• At least one hand must be kept on the handlebars while riding.
• Every bicycle must be equipped with a brake or brakes which allow the rider to stop within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
BICYCLE LIGHTING
• A bicycle operated between sunset and sunrise must be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from 500 feet to the front and both a red reflector and a lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from 600 feet to the rear.
• Additional lighting is permitted and recommended.
HEADSETS USAGE
• A bicyclist may NOT wear a headset, headphone, or other listening device other than a hearing aid when riding. Wearing a headset blocks out important audio clues needed to detect the presence of other traffic.
These rules and safety tips should be adhered by all cyclists. Should you or a loved one be the victim of a bicycle injury, contact us online or call at 954 431 8100 or 305 624 9186 to set up a FREE consultation to seek legal counsel.
