Pocket Guide to Raise Bicyclists’ Awareness Of Their Rights

RIDING A BICYCLE IS YOUR RIGHT, AS IS KNOWING THE LAW

Download the pocket guide here.

In an effort to boost safety and awareness among bicyclists in the Sunshine State, the Florida Bicycle Association, Bike/Walk Central Florida, and the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization have joined forces to develop an invaluable resource: the Pocket Guide for Informed Bicycling in Florida. The quick-reference guide, developed with financial support from New Belgium Brewing, provides bicyclists across Florida with essential knowledge about their legal protections and responsibilities.

Designed as a portable resource, Informed Bicycling serves as a handy tool that bicyclists can carry in a jersey pocket, glove box, backpack, or fanny pack. It aims to promote a shared understanding of traffic laws, reducing potential misinterpretations and ensuring the rights of bicyclists are upheld.

The pocket guide is a quick reference for legal bicycling in Florida.

The guide reflects current bicycle laws (as of Fall 2023) and includes references for e-bikes. It also provides short insights into best practices and etiquette, contributing to a safer and more harmonious environment for all users of shared spaces.

The language used in the guide focuses on the individual riding the bicycle rather than the bicycle itself, aligning with an effort to encourage and support bicycling as an accepted activity. Legal citations and references to state laws are included to empower bicyclists with the knowledge they need to advocate for their rights.

The guide, designed as a printed booklet and as a downloadable PDF, was first made available at Florida Bicycle’s annual meeting on Oct. 14.

The succinct document enhances bicyclist awareness, improves road safety, and provides a portable resource for both novices and seasoned riders in Florida.

Get your copy here.