Bicycle improper roadway position
Florida Statute § 316.2065(5)
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
A bicyclist traveling below normal traffic speed must use the bicycle lane or, if none, stay as far right as practicable. Exceptions permit passing, preparing a left turn, or avoiding hazards/conflicts—including a lane too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side by side. On a one-way road with at least two marked lanes, riding near the left edge is allowed. Record lane width, speed, hazards, and purpose; a rider away from the curb is not automatically in violation.
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Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Bicycle
- Type
- Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Traffic infraction
- Points
- 0 — pedestrian/bicycle operation
- Fine / Penalty
- $15 base pedestrian/bicycle penalty; statutory exceptions and costs may apply
Base fines are not the total payable amount. Costs, enforcement method, crash consequences, prior history, and court disposition can change penalties or points. A reported zero does not rule out license suspension or revocation.
Court & Enforcement
Court & Enforcement
- Mandatory Court
- No, generally
- NTA Eligible
- N/A — civil citation
- Custodial Arrest
- No — civil infraction (absent separate lawful basis)
NTA means notice to appear. Eligibility is conditional; these fields do not independently authorize arrest. Confirm the exact statutory track, lawful arrest authority, traffic procedure, and agency policy.
Arrest authority guideCivil infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury require a hearing under §318.19.