Bicycles

Bicyclists must obey the State of Florida bicycle laws when riding a bicycle on campus.   If you need more information you can contact the University Police Department Community Services Division (392-1409).



Click here to access a listing of Florida's bicycle laws on MyFlorida.com

Some simple guidelines to follow:

  • Always stop at stop signs and stop lights
  • Always ride with traffic; do not ride the wrong way down a one-way street
  • Always yield to pedestrians when riding on a sidewalk
  • Always ride with both hands on the handlebars
  • Always use common sense

If you do not follow the State of Florida bicycle laws, you may be issued a citation. The cost of a moving violation citation for a bicycle is the same as the equivalent moving violation for a motor vehicle.
Bicycle Registration
Bicycle registration is not required, but UPD encourages everyone to register their bicycles to aid in recovery in the case of theft.  To register your bicycle, simply stop by UPD's offices or stop any UPD patrol person and ask them to register your bicycle.
Bicycle Traffic Safety Program
If you are interested in becoming a safer cyclist, University Police Community Services Division offers a free bicycle education class upon request.  The course is offered to all with an interest in becoming safer cyclists. For more information about the class, contact the University Police Department Community Services Division (392-1409).
Bicycle Lanes
Because more people at UF are turning to bicycles as a transportation alternative to cars, changes have been made on campus to facilitate bicycle traffic.  Bike lanes and contra flow lanes (lanes that allow bicyclists to travel both ways down one-way roads) have been designated for bicyclists on campus roads that get the most traffic.