Although there are important safety laws and tips to follow for children bicyclists and pedestrians, motorists must pay special attention when driving around them.Bicycle Safety Tips for Motorists. Drivers MUST give bicyclists a minimum of three feet of clearance when driving alongside or passing them. It’s the law.
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Summary of Florida right-of-way laws. The right-of-way laws in Florida can be summarized as follows: Intersections. Most intersections will have stop marks. You must always stop behind them and yield right of way to other traffic that is in the intersection, and also to pedestrians, moving forward only when the way is clear. Car vs bicyclist: who has right of way? A car and a bicylist are traveling in the same direction with the bike in the designated bike lane- the car makes a right hand turn to enter a parking lot and strikes bicylist next to him - who had right of way?
When turning, yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane and make your turn behind the cyclist. Avoid using high beam headlights when you see a bicyclist approaching. Before opening a car door, check for bicyclists who may be approaching from behind.Bicycle Safety for Parents and Children. Make sure all equipment on the bicycle is in working order (brakes, gears, tires, etc.). All bicycle riders and passengers under age 16 are required by Florida Law to wear a helmet.
Always wear a properly fitted helmet and securely fasten the strap. Wear appropriate shoes (such as sneakers). Avoid wearing flip-flops or riding barefoot. Be seen.
Wear neon or fluorescent or bright colors when riding and wear something that reflects light (reflective shoes, reflective tape, etc.). Pay attention. Do not wear headphones so that you can hear the traffic and pedestrians around you. Never text and ride. Ride in the same direction as traffic and stay as far to the right as possible.
Use bike lanes whenever you can. Obey all traffic laws, including signs, signals and lane markings, when riding on the roadway.
All motorists should use extra caution when driving around bicyclists, motorcyclists and commercial motor vehicles (CMV). The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reminds everyone to Share the Road, so all road users can Arrive Alive! Motorcycle Safety AwarenessMotorcycle and moped drivers have the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles.
Learn more about motorcycle rules and responsibilities by downloading the. Learn more about approved motorcycle safety courses, motorcycle endorsements or Motorcycle Only licenses, by visiting the.Rules for Motorcyclists.
Under Florida law, motorcyclists must wear eye protection and U.S.compliant protective head gear or helmet. Motorcyclists over age 21 can only ride or operate a motorcycle without a helmet if they have proper insurance coverage. To obtain a motorcycle endorsement on their driver license or a Motorcycle Only license, motorcyclists must complete an approved motorcycle safety course. Motorcycles and mopeds may not be operated on bicycle paths or foot paths.Tips for Motorists. Never attempt to share the lane with a motorcycle.
The motorcyclist is entitled to the entire lane. Watch for motorcycles and look carefully before pulling into an intersection or changing lanes. It is difficult to gauge the speed of a motorcycle; they may appear to be much farther away than they really are. Do not follow too closely behind a motorcycle; motorcycles have the ability to stop more quickly than other vehicles.
Motorcyclists often slow down by down-shifting or rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Never pass a motorcyclist with only a few feet of space.