Living in Florida allows you to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery the Sunshine State is known for. One of the best ways to get out and do this is on your bicycle. While this is true, it is important to know the laws to ensure you stay safe. However, it is not just you that needs to know and follow the bicycle safety rules – your kids do as well. These laws were established to help keep everyone safe.
The Sunshine State has amazing weather and scenery making it obvious that cycling there would be a fun activity. However, each time you ride a bike, you are at risk of an accident and serious injuries. Head injuries are especially common in these accidents because of cyclists’ limited protection. Keep reading to learn more about head trauma, bicycle accidents, and what legal rights you have if you are struck by a vehicle while riding a bike. Bicycle Accidents and Head
If you’re like most Floridians, you spend a good amount of time on the road. Whether it’s driving to work or running errands, chances are you’ve spent some time sharing the road with cars — but what about bicycles? Bicycles have been around for centuries, but their popularity has increased in recent years as people have become more health-conscious and environmentally friendly. Florida is a popular destination for bicyclists who enjoy the warm climate and diverse scenery. However, sharing the
Riding a bicycle is great fun, but your good time can turn into a disaster if you’re injured in an accident. There are many common causes of bicycle accidents, including but not limited to: Distracted driving, such as texting, talking on the phone, or eating and drinking. Drowsy driving, which is particularly common among commercial truckers. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Aggressive driving, such as excessive speeding. Failure to obey the Florida rules of the road. As
M.D: Learn how to avoid traffic accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians in Florida. Cyclists often find themselves sharing a road with a multitude of vehicle drivers with the extra protection of their vehicles’ safety measures. Unfortunately, cyclists and pedestrians are overly-exposed to the impact of traffic accidents. This is why accidents involving vehicles and cyclists are fatal. Here are tips to help you avoid these accidents. Before you start cycling… Cyclists, no matter their age and abilities, should use a
Virtually every child loves the feeling of freedom that only riding a bicycle has to offer. Regardless of if they are taking a trip around the block to a friend’s house, just seeing what’s going on in the neighborhood, or practicing a new trick they have learned, bike riding provides several hours of entertainment – no screen needed. Unfortunately, there is also inherent danger involved with bike riding for kids. Accidents can occur in many ways. They may involve the
The use of electric scooters is gaining traction throughout urban hubs in the state of Florida. There are several cities that have already invested in the “bicycle share programs” while some of them even offer “dockless” locations. The success of these alternative modes of transportation that are cheaper and better for the environment have prompted many people to ditch their four wheels and hop on a scooter to get from point A to point B. While this seems like a
Cyclists are at significant risk of injury and fatality when riding along the streets of Florida. Compared to cars, cyclists travel at much lower speeds and have much less protection. As a result, when an accident occurs, bike riders are likely to suffer more serious injuries than drivers. Taking extra precautions on the road and taking the right steps after an accident can help keep you protected Bicycle Accident Statistics in Florida Across the nation, deaths caused by bike accidents
Thousands of pedestrians and bicyclist are injured or killed by negligent motorists Florida is blessed with the beautiful weather and warm climate that makes so many people want to spend time outside. Unfortunately, it also has some of the highest rates of personal injury claims from pedestrian and bicycle accidents. The top four U.S. metropolitan areas that are ranked the most dangerous for pedestrians are all located in Florida: Orlando-Kissimmee, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Jacksonville and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach. Throughout the state,
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