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Bicyclists must obey all traffic controls
and signals.
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An adult bicyclist may carry a child
in a backpack or sling, child seat or trailer designed
to carry children.
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You may not allow a passenger to remain
in a child seat or carrier when you are not in immediate
control of the bicycle.
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Bicyclists and passengers under age
16 are required to wear helmets approved by ANSI, Snell
or other standard helmets recognized by Florida. (Bicycle
helmets are recommended for all ages.)
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Every bicycle must be equipped with
a brake or brakes which allow the bicyclist to stop within
25 feet when traveling from a speed of 10 miles per hour
on a dry, level, clean pavement.
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A bicyclist on a sidewalk or crosswalk
must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and must give
an audible signal before passing.
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Keep at least one hand on the handlebars.
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On the roadway, check behind you before
changing lanes.
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For use between sunset and sunrise,
a bicycle 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.
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If you are not traveling at the speed
of other traffic, stay on the right-most portion of the
roadway except when passing, making a left turn, avoiding
hazards or when a lane is too narrow for you and a car
to share it safely.
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When operating a bicycle on a one-way
street with two or more traffic lanes, you may ride as
close to the left-hand edge of the roadway as practicable.
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Do not ride two abreast when this will
impede the flow of traffic.
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If you intend to make a left turn,
you are entitled to full use of the lane from which the
turn is made.
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In addition to the normal vehicular-style
left turn, you may proceed through the right-most portion
of the intersection and turn as close to the curb or edge
as possible at the far side. After complying with any
official traffic control device, you may proceed in the
new direction of travel.
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Signal your intent to turn to other
vehicle operators by pointing in the direction you are
going to turn.
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Do not wear headphones or any other
listening device except a hearing aid while bicycling.
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Do not ride a bicycle when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
