A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
- Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
- Can be ticketed. ✓
- Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
- Will have their bicycle impounded.
Answer: B. Can be ticketed.
A bicyclist who does not obey traffic laws can be ticketed.
Why this is the answer
The Florida handbook states plainly that bicyclists must obey all traffic controls and signals. It also describes traffic stops where an officer may impose a warning, a traffic ticket that may include a fine, or arrest. So a bicyclist who ignores those controls is subject to enforcement and can receive a ticket. The passages do not say a bicyclist is exempt, guaranteed only a warning, or that the bicycle is impounded.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws. — Bicyclists are not exempt; the handbook says they must obey traffic controls and signals.
- C. Will always receive a warning from law enforcement. — A warning is only one possible enforcement action; the passages do not promise a warning every time.
- D. Will have their bicycle impounded. — The passages do not mention impounding a bicycle for traffic violations.
Remember it
If it rolls on the road, it follows the road rules, and that includes bicyclists.