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Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: JSO Focuses On Increasing Roadway Safety During Florida Bicycle Month

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared March as Florida Bicycle Month encouraging the use of bicycles and the importance of roadway safety.

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Press release from Jacksonville Police Department:

March 29, 2021

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared March as Florida Bicycle Month encouraging the use of bicycles and the importance of roadway safety.

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  • Bicycles are considered vehicles, so those using this mode of transportation should know and obey traffic laws.
  • Bicycles operated between sunset and sunrise must be equipped with front and rear lights.
  • Pedestrians and cyclists should wear reflective clothing at night so that they are visible to drivers.
  • As always, be alert and share the road safely. 
  • Bicycles are considered vehicles, so those using this mode of transportation should know and obey traffic laws.
  • Bicycles operated between sunset and sunrise must be equipped with front and rear lights.
  • Pedestrians and cyclists should wear reflective clothing at night so that they are visible to drivers.
  • As always, be alert and share the road safely. 

    • This press release was produced by Jacksonville Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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