Did you Know?

The City of St. Augustine partnered with the North Florida TPO to look into the high number of bicycle and pedestrian-involved crashes in our city. Unfortunately, over the past five years we averaged over 30 traffic crashes per year involving cyclists and pedestrians.

We studied five years of crash reports and met with people who had been involved in crashes or witnessed dangerous interactions between cyclists and motorists.

The biggest cause of crashes is cyclists and motorists failing to yield. Cyclists also cause crashes by not riding in the same direction as traffic as they should.

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We all think we are good drivers and cyclists. But many people can become complacent or frustrated with traffic. They may not know the laws pertaining to cyclists. By not following the laws, you may get a ticket or worse - cause a serious accident.

  • Ride in the same direction as traffic, not facing it, and have lights on your bike at night!
  • Look all ways for cars and pedestrians at intersections and driveways.
  • Obey all traffic signs and signals, and yield to cars and pedestrians.

  • Remember that cyclists are allowed by law to ride in your lane so give them at least three feet of space when passing.
  • Look all ways and yield to pedestrians and cyclists at corners even if a crosswalk is not marked.
  • Keep an eye out for people walking and biking at night.

  • Always walk on the sidewalk or walk facing traffic, as far from the road as possible.
  • Look all ways for cars and cross at the crosswalks with a green light.
  • Yield to cars if you try to cross mid-block – they do not have to stop for you, so wait until you’re sure it’s safe before crossing.
 

  • The City of St. Augustine had 165 crashes involving cyclists and pedestrians from 2009 to 2013.
  • 146 people sustained injuries and nine people died.
  • Most people involved in crashes were St. Augustine residents, not tourists.
  • The peak time for crashes is 2-5 p.m. followed by 9-10 p.m.
  • The highest “crash days” are Monday and Friday.
  • The highest “crash month” is October.
 

Bike Maps
Regional Strategic Safety Plan
St. Augustine Mobility Institute
St. Augustine Bicycle Plan
Press Release
St. Augustine City Commission Campaign Overview
Marketing Materials

 

St. Augustine Bicycle Ordinances

FLORIDA STATUTES
316.2065 Bicycle regulations
316.304 No headsets
316.081 Drive on right side of roadway
316.074 Obey signs, markings and traffic signals
313.123 Stop or yield intersections
316.125 Yield on entry to roadway
316.151 Turning at intersections
316.155 & 316.157 Signaling a turn or stop
316.084 When overtaking on the right is permitted
316.130 Pedestrians

 

Take our quiz to see if you’re up to speed on the rules of the road!

You are driving your car and there’s a person riding a bike to your right just behind your car. You approach a four-way intersection with a green light and you want to make a right turn. What would you do?



Speed up to ensure you’re in front of the bike and then brake and make your right turn
No, this will cut off the cyclists and cause an accident. The correct answer is B.


Slow down and put on your right turn signal. Wait for the cyclist to clear the intersection and make your right turn.
CORRECT!


Beep your horn loudly to notify the cyclist that you are turning in front of him.
No, this will startle the cyclist and could cause an accident. The correct answer is B.

You are driving your car and approaching a signalized intersection where you want to turn right on red. You see a person walking off the sidewalk to cross the intersection in front of you. You know pedestrians should cross when they have a green light with traffic. You should:



Turn quickly before the pedestrian makes it into the middle of the intersection.
Oh No! You must always yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. The correct answer is C.


Sound your horn while turning right on red to let the pedestrian know she is not following the law.
You should use your horn only to prevent an accident, not to "educate." The correct answer is C.


Stop and wait for the pedestrian to clear the intersection before turning.
CORRECT!

You’re riding your bike to a party at a friend’s house that will end after midnight. Check all items below that you should do that night:



Make sure your bike has lights in front and back.
CORRECT! Be sure to include answers A and C.


Ride facing traffic so cars can see you coming. (No, this is dangerous! You must always ride in the same direction as traffic.
No, this is dangerous! You must always ride in the same direction as traffic. The correct answers are A and C.


Wear reflective clothing and/or accessories to be more visible.
CORRECT! Be sure to include answers A and C.

You are walking home from school and you want to cross the street to go to a store that’s in the middle of the block with a signalized intersection. You would:



Walk to the corner and cross at the crosswalk with the light.
CORRECT!


Run across the street to the store since cars have to stop for you anyway.
Oh No! You must yield to cars when not crossing in a crosswalk. The correct answer is A.


Wait until there’s a break in traffic, yield to any cars and bikes on the road and move across quickly when you’re sure it’s safe.
The correct answer is A. You should cross at a signalized intersection if there is one.

While driving, you come up behind a cyclist who is riding in the middle of the lane with traffic. The cyclist is moving below the speed limit. What should you do?



When there are no approaching cars to your left, slowly and safely pass the cyclist leaving at least three feet of distance between your vehicle and the cyclist.
CORRECT!


Speed up to just behind the cyclist and beep your horn for the cyclist to move over.
Oh No! This is very dangerous behavior and could cause an accident. The correct answer is A.


Swerve around the cyclist to the left or right – wherever you can fit your vehicle.
Oh No! This is very dangerous behavior and could cause an accident. The correct answer is A.

According to Florida law, as a driver you have to make every effort to avoiding hitting a pedestrian or cyclist regardless of who has the right-of-way. Would you say this statement is:



True
CORRECT!


False
No, this is TRUE. You MUST always try to avoid hitting a pedestrian or cyclist. If you do, call 911 immediately and stay until the police arrive.

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