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WHAT ARE FLORIDA BIKE LAWS?

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MIAMI BIKE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS EXPLAIN WHAT CYCLISTS SHOULD KNOW AFTER A BICYCLE CRASH

With more than forty years of combined legal experience, the Miami bicycle accident lawyers at Colson Hicks Eidson have represented bike accident victims in Miami with a passion for gaining their deserved justice. Our Florida bicycle injury law firm is deeply familiar with Florida bike laws that protect the rights of cyclists hurt in bike accidents. We have the resources and are prepared to help seek financial compensation on your behalf if you suffered a bicycling injury because of a negligent driver, poorly maintained road or faulty bike manufacturing.

Many cyclists and drivers in Miami are unaware of the Florida bike laws that exist to help prevent these types of catastrophic accidents. Our lawyers provide this brief overview of important Florida bike laws for drivers and legal rights a Miami cyclist may have if a negligent driver violates these laws.

WHAT ARE FLORIDA BIKE LAWS FOR DRIVERS?

Both drivers and cyclists in Miami have set laws for operating their respective vehicles. When someone breaks or ignores these laws, the safety of bicyclists may be in serious danger.

Drivers must abide by the following these Florida bike laws:

  • Cars cannot park or sit in bike lanes, and must not drive in bike paths or on sidewalks.
  • Passengers and drivers must check for nearby bicyclists to make sure they are clear to open doors to avoid door zone accidents, or “doored,” due to the space an open car door takes. This can cause a cyclist to swerve into traffic to avoid hitting or colliding with the open door.
  • When a car passes a bicyclist, it must stay at least three feet to the left of the cyclist.
  • Cars must be aware that cyclists have the same rights as other vehicles on the road and treat them accordingly.

 

Our Florida bicycle accident lawyers can tell you from experience that impatient drivers who do not believe they should share the road with cyclists are a major cause of bicycle accidents in Miami. In some cases, a Miami bike accident can happen simply from driver carelessness or ignorance of these bike safety laws.

FLORIDA CYCLISTS LAWS

Cyclists in Florida also have their own set of bike laws to follow. Following these rules and best practices may help reduce their bicycle accident risks:

  • Cyclists should ride on the right side of the road with traffic.
  • Bike riders are required to shine a white light that is visible from 500 feet away after sunset.
  • Bicyclists must have a red reflector on the back of their bike and a flashing red light that can be seen from 600 feet after dark.
  • Cyclists under the age of 16 must wear a helmet.
  • All bicyclists should ride with at least one hand on the handlebars at all times.
  • Cyclists should have brakes that are able to stop their bike within a range of 25 feet when they are traveling at a speed of 10 miles per hour on a flat surface.
  • When riding on a sidewalk, cyclists must give the right of way to pedestrians.

 

Nobody wants to be in a bike crash, whether you are a cyclist or driver. If you are hurt in a Miami bike accident, learn your rights in an attorney consultation today. We take many personal injury cases on contingency fee agreements. This means that if we take your bike injury claim and are not successful in gaining compensation for your case, you will not owe any attorney fees.

DO I NEED A FLORIDA BIKE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY?

If you were in a Miami bike accident, then our bicycle accident lawyers may be able to help. A bike accident can cause serious injuries, leaving victims with overwhelming hospital bills and lost wages. Our Miami bike accident lawyers help bicycle accident victims throughout Florida obtain compensation to cover these bike injury costs and more. Please contact our law firm to learn more about how our Miami attorneys can help you.

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