Who is considered a vulnerable road user?
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Asked by: Brendan Boyer
Vulnerable road users (VRU) are road users not in a car, bus or truck, generally considered to include pedestrians, motorcycle riders, cyclists, children 7-years and under, the elderly and users of mobility devices. In the event of a crash, VRUs have little to no protection from crash forces.
How many types of vulnerable road users are in Florida?
These vulnerable road users include: about 5,000 motorcycle riders, about 5,000 pedestrians, and about 700 bicycle riders. Nationally, about 30% of motor vehicle fatalities involve VRUs.
Major Traffic Laws of Florida (Part 2)
| VIOLATION | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Reckless driving | 4 |
