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No Points for Cycling Infraction |
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President's Blog
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 18:47 |
Recently a member asked me if a ticket for a cycling infraction (AKA “breaking the law”) would result in points to their driver’s license. Of course, no SPBC member would violate a traffic law or ordinance, but in the unlikely event that did occur, no points would be applied to your driver’s license.
The law addressing “points” (322.27(3), Florida Statutes) refers specifically to “motor vehicles”. Bicycles are vehicles, per the law, but not, obviously, motor vehicles. If you have questions about Florida’s cycling laws you can always ask me, or preferably, go to http://flbikelaw.org/. That site has an “ask” function if you cannot find an answer to your question in the resources there.
Legal Riding
While we’re discussing cycling laws, remember the law is clear that it is illegal to ride more than two abreast, even if doing so would not otherwise impede traffic (as on a narrow road). Also, cyclists are required to ride as far to the right side of the road as practical. “Practical” has several components, the most important being safety. There is no requirement to ride in a bicycle lane, but the courteous cyclist will do so (if other traffic is present) if it is safe.
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