Florida bicycles must have brakes. Indeed, this is an important safety requirement and is mandatory under Florida law. Check out the video to learn more! The full transcript is below.
Florida bicycles must have brakes. Indeed, under Florida Statute Section 316.2065(13), “[e]very bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes which will enable its rider to stop the bicycle within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.”
As a practical matter, never buy or ride a bicycle without brakes. Besides violating Florida law, it is quite dangerous. Bicyclists need the ability to brake to avoid hazards and potential accidents.
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At Barthelette Law, we have the privilege of representing bicycle accident victims. We have successfully represented bicycle accident victims, and know the pain, trauma, and uncertainty they face. If you have just been involved in a bicycle accident, I highly recommend you watch this video:
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