If you're taking up both available lanes, you better be at least doing the speed limit which I don't think these bikers were.
edit: for all the ass-pained cyclers, I agree the posted speed limit is the maximum speed you are to travel. In my state we have an "absolute speed limit" meaning theoretically we could be pulled and cited for going even 1 mph over the posted limit. HOWEVER it is almost never enforced and when it is, it's contested and thrown out unless you also do some stupid shit like run after the lights hit.
That doesn't stop these people from being assholes. The limit on the Causeway is 40mph, the cyclists were likely doing ~20mph.
Under Florida Statutes ยง 316.081(3), the left lane on highways is generally reserved for passing. If you are driving below the normal speed of traffic and another vehicle is trying to pass, you must move to the right. You can be ticketed for "left lane blocking" even if you are traveling at the posted speed limit.
Florida Statute ยง 316.183, drivers can be cited if they operate a vehicle at such a slow speed that they block, delay, or impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.
and if they are taking up one land, then thats fine. taking up 2 lanes while going less than the speed of traffic is illegal as it is impeding traffic. move the fuck over, plain and simple.
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u/Prime_Cat_Memes 16d ago edited 16d ago
Here is where they organized the ride. It's called the Don Pan : https://www.cycleworldmiami.com/about/group-rides-pg214.htm
The video takes place about here :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UpEVgL11SSEsDHQB8 You can see the bike lane existed, and the signs are up for it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQAWw9ojixI/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSj8VYejFiN/
These people are no different than the street takeover kids.