If it is not possible to overtake a bicycle or other vehicle at a safe distance in the same lane, the overtaking vehicle shall use all or part of an adjacent lane if it is safe to do so or wait for a safe opportunity to overtake. When a roadway is designated and signposted to carry traffic in one direction only and has two or more marked traffic lanes, in which case a bicyclist may ride as near to the left-hand curb, on the edge of the roadway, or on the shoulder off of such roadway as practicable. Stat. Arizona requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as far to the right as practicable. Source: Wash. Rev. 46.2-1078; 46.2-1078.1; 46.2-334.01(C1); 46.2-919.1. When operating on a bicycle lane or bicycle path. Illinois has no helmet law. A bicycle using a roadway that has a width of not more than one lane of traffic in each direction. Vermont requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the side nearest to moving traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of traffic. read a text message or an electronic mail message; while operating a moving motor vehicle unless the device is used in conjunction with hands free or voice operated technology, or unless the device is used to call 911 to report a bona fide emergency. Montana does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. 31-5-102(a)(lviii); 31-5-702. In Kansas, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Kansas currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Kan. Stat. A person operating any of the following on a public right-of-way, crosswalk, or shoulder of the highway: A farm tractor or similar vehicle designed primarily for farm use; No driver shall operate a school bus on any highway while using a cell telephone while such vehicle is in motion and such vehicle is transporting 1 or more children; and. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, motorized pedal cycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction; When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions including those caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle or motorized pedal cycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane; When approaching a place where a right turn is authorized; or. the individual slows to a reasonable speed; and. Kentucky offers Share the Road license plates. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway. However, a driver of a motor vehicle need not follow that requirement when: The driver of a motor vehicle may drive to the left of the center of a roadway to pass a person operating a bicycle proceeding in the same direction only if the roadway to the left of the center is unobstructed for a sufficient distance to permit the driver to pass the person operating the bicycle safely and avoid interference with oncoming traffic. The operator of a bicycle yields the right-of-way to any vehicular or other traffic proceeding through a green signal at the intersection or crosswalk. Florida does not provide any modifications to the requirement to come to a complete stop when directed to stop by traffic control devices and does not authorize bicyclists to disobey traffic lights that fail to detect bicyclists. This guidance is likely based on Pennsylvanias law regarding inoperable or malfunctioning signals, which instructs vehicular traffic facing a red or completely unlighted signal to stop in the same manner as at a stop sign and proceed in the same manner as one would proceed after making a stop at a stop sign. Ch. Mississippi requires that every bicyclist operating a bicycle, at a speed less than the speed of traffic, upon a roadway ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following conditions: Mississippi does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. However, it isn't without some risk. Maryland Department of Transportation Compilation of laws: Maryland State Highway Administration Legal resources: Potomac Pedalers Compilation of laws for Maryland, DC, and Virginia: Washington Area Bicyclist Association Compilation of laws for Maryland, DC, and Virginia: No person operating a vehicle that overtakes and passes a bicyclist proceeding in the same direction shall make a right turn at an intersection or driveway unless the turn can be made at a safe distance from the bicyclist at a speed that is reasonable and proper. 3; Minn. Stat. Ann. In Iowa, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. 32:300.5; 32:300.6; 32:300.7. Vehicles are prohibited on sidewalks, but in Arizona, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Riding on parts of a roadway separated for the exclusive use of bicycles, including, but not limited to, contra-flow bicycle lanes, left-handed cycle tracks or bicycle lanes on one-way streets and two-way cycle tracks or bicycle lanes. Source:https://www.pmc.org/license-plate. (b) A person under the age of 16 operating a motorized bicycle under a motorized bicycle permit is subject to the restrictions imposed by section 169.974, subdivision 2, on operation of a motorcycle under a two-wheel . Maryland requires that the driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle pass safely at a distance of not less than 3 feet, unless, at the time: Drivers can cross to the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone, typically marked by a double yellow line, in order to provide a safe passing distance to bicyclists. Arizona requires that no person open a door on a motor vehicle unless it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. Rev. Low-speed e-bikes are as safe and sturdy as traditional bicycles and move at speeds similar to conventional bikes. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Utah are generally found in Title 41 of the Utah Code (Utah Code Ann. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Source: Fla. Stat. Ohio provides that no person shall drive any vehicle, other than a bicycle, upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway. Alaska does not provide for any exceptions to that requirement.Source: Alaska Admin. South Dakota does not specifically provide for local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles or require registration of bicycles, although such authorities may regulate the operation of bicycles through the exercise of their other legal powers. Stat. Any person under the age of eighteen (18) who has been issued an instruction permit, intermediate license, or operator's license shall not operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped that is in motion on the traveled portion of a roadway while using a personal communication device. Arkansas does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. Delaware does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. In Maine bicycles are not vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles, but a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of the driver of a vehicle, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. License or permit. If it is safe to do so, the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceed in the same direction may overtake and pass the bicycle in a no-passing zone. A bicycle using any portion of an available roadway due to unsafe surface conditions. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. However, motor vehicles and vehicles are defined to be the same under Idaho law and therefore Idaho's DUI law applies to bicycles. An individual charged with causing serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of violating traffic laws must appear in court and cannot prepay their fine. New Mexico currently has the following law aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: New Mexico requires that a bicyclist ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. For more information on such plates please visit:http://www.dmv.pa.gov/VEHICLE-SERVICES/Registration%20Plates/Special-Fund/Pages/default.aspx. 42-1-102(112); 42-4-1412. Source: D.C. Code Mun. Stat. You can see the design here. The driver proximately causes the death, great bodily harm, or substantial bodily harm of a vulnerable user of a public way. Rev. In addition, Arkansas provides for certain age-based restrictions, subject to an emergency exception: Sources: Ark. It is also a misdemeanor to leave a door of a vehicle open on the side of the vehicle near moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. 1. When preparing for or making a left turn at an intersection or into a driveway; When necessary to avoid hazardous conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, broken pavement, glass, sand, puddles, ice, or opening doors of parked vehicles. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian within the lane or about to enter the lane if such overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the lane; When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; or. Ohio requires that the operator of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle shall pass to the left at a safe distance and specifies that when a motor vehicle overtakes and passes a bicycle, 3 feet or greater is considered a safe passing distance. Utah has no helmet law. Arizona specifically provides that the driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection that has an official traffic control signal that is inoperative shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection and may proceed with caution only when it is safe to do so. When the lane is too narrow to share safely with a motor vehicle, When traveling at the same speed as traffic, or. Code 39-07-01; 39-10.1-02. Can't travel faster than 25 MPH. These mandates usually cover both operators and passengers on the motorcycle. Mississippi requires that no person open any door on a motor vehicle unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. 42-4-1301; 42-1-102. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Minnesota are generally found in Chapter 169 of the Minnesota Statutes (Minn. There are currently no national standards for laws protecting vulnerable road users, but the League of American Bicyclists has drafted a Model Vulnerable Road User statute,which you can findhere. 47 47-1-186; 47-11-1202. For example, Idahos law specifically states mopeds and motorcycles are not e-bikes and explicitly exempts e-bike operators from licensure, registration and titling requirements. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. ), available here: http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mdcode/. A skateboard;5. http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/biketips.shtml, http://nybc.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/WheelsofJustice-bikelaws.pdf, http://bikingrules.org/rules/rulesoftheroad, http://www.ncdot.gov/bikeped/safetyeducation/plates/. No person operating a vehicle that overtakes and passes a person riding a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall make a right turn unless the turn can be made with reasonable safety and will not impede the travel of the person riding the bicycle. 265-A:2; 259:122. Bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated and operating a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances may result in severe punishments. North Carolina does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. A court may also impose: 1) License suspension; and 2) An order of restitution. 61-1-101(90); 61-8-602. Pennsylvania provides that its state traffic laws shall not be deemed to prevent local authorities on streets or highways within their physical boundaries from the reasonable exercise of their police powers. 47-1-104. These include: Source: S.C. Code Ann. 32A-24-3; 32A-24-2; 32A-24-5. A pedestrian, including an individual who is lawfully: (i) actively working on a highway or utility facility along a highway; (ii) providing emergency services on a highway; or (iii) on a sidewalk or footpath; An individual who is lawfully riding or leading an animal on a highway, shoulder, crosswalk, or sidewalk; or. E-bikes resemble traditional bicycles in both appearance and operation and do not function similarly to mopeds, scooters and other motorized vehicles. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload property or passengers. Missouri currently has the following law aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Missouri requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as near to the right side of the roadway as safe, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction, except under any of the following circumstances: Missouri allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Missouri does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Texas are generally found in Titles 545 and 551 of the Texas Statutes (TS), available here: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Search.aspx. At least 25 states and D.C. have some sort of helmet requirement for e-bike riders and passengers. When a bicyclist is operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk a bicyclist shall have the rights and duties of a pedestrian in the same circumstances. New Jersey requires that any person under the age of 17 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. Mississippi does not specifically provide for local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles or require registration of bicycles, although such authorities may regulate the operation of bicycles through the exercise of their other legal powers. A school bus driver may not operate a school bus while communicating over, or otherwise operating, a cellular phone for personal reasons, whether handheld or hands free, when the vehicle is in motion. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has clarified that the federal law does allow e-bikes to travel faster than 20 mph when using a combination of human and motor power. Any local authority may also enact by ordinance regulations requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles. The legislature then modified its motorized bicycles definition by stating that such device is one that operates in excess of 20 MPH with a maximum motor-powered speed of 28 MPH. A horse-drawn carriage;10. However, bicycles cannot use parkways and other limited access state highways except on paths specifically provided for bicycles. However, within Oklahoma's state parks, wherever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicyclists must use such path and cannot use the roadway. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. Overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with a television or video screen capable of displaying a television broadcast or video signal that produces entertainment or business applications, if the monitor or screen is intended to display images visible to the driver in a normal position when the vehicle is in motion. In New Jersey, riders under 17 must wear a helmet. Sources: Colo. Rev. Stat. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.waba.org/get_involved/md_license_plates.php. In addition, funds from the "God Bless Texas" and "God Bless America" specialized license plates are used by the Texas Education Agency to support the Safe Routes to School Program. ), available here http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/arcode/Default.asp. In Idaho bicycles are vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles and a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of the driver of a vehicle as provided in Chapters 49-6 and 49-8 of the Idaho Statutes, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Stat. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Operator must have valid driver's license (but a motorcycle endorsement is not required). Find local events, classes, bike shops and more. However, the West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook cautions drivers to look carefully for bicycles, motorcycles, and larger vehicles that might be passing because those vehicles may hit the open door or person leaving the vehicle on the street side: http://www.transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Manuals/Documents/Manuals/2013-Drivers-Handbook.pdf. In addition, the North Carolina Drivers Handbook does not advise motorists on the dangers of opening a door into traffic, although there is a chapter about sharing the road with bicyclists and other vehicles: http://www.ncdot.gov/download/dmv/handbooks_ncdl_english.pdf. In Maryland bicycles are vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles and a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of the driver of a vehicle as provided in Title 21 of the Maryland Code, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. There is no separate statute that says that a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of a driver of a vehicle. No county, municipality or other political subdivision shall enact any ordinance restricting the use of cellular phones in any motor vehicle until such time as the state may authorize a county, municipality or other political subdivision to enact such an ordinance. 11-306(3.5), Illinois provides that its state traffic laws shall not be deemed to prevent local authorities with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power from regulating the operation of bicycles and requiring the registration and licensing of same, including the requirement of a registration fee. When avoiding conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand edge including, those caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. Maryland does not provide any modifications to the requirement to come to a complete stop when directed to stop by traffic control devices and does not authorize bicyclists to disobey traffic lights that fail to detect bicyclists. A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk or while crossing a roadway in a crosswalk shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that the bicyclist must yield to pedestrians on the sidewalk or crosswalk. Illinois does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but protects bicyclists by providing that: Illinois currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: 625 Ill. Comp. Connecticut has a law authorizing Share the Road license plates, but they are not currently available through Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles website. New York requires that upon all roadways, any bicycle shall be driven on a usable bicycle lane. No pedals if powered solely by electrical energy (CVC 406 (a)). Cent. [effective 8/1/21]. A surcharge shall be imposed equivalent to one hundred per cent of the fine established or imposed for the violation of certain laws regulating the right of way at intersections when the driver of a vehicle fails to grant or yield the right-of-way to a person riding a bicycle. Virginia requires that any driver of any vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a reasonable speed at least three feet to the left of the overtaken bicycle and shall not again proceed to the right side of the highway until safely clear of such overtaken bicycle. Except for a bicycle or device propelled by human power, a person may not operate a vehicle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area other than on a driveway. No local authority may require that bicycles be operated on sidewalks. In Connecticut bicycles are vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles and a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of the driver of a vehicle as provided in the statutes relating to motor vehicles, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application and as otherwise provided in certain local ordinances. Source: House Bill No. The manual further states that [i]f you ever have a crash or get a traffic ticket because a trafficlight won't turn green, it's the fault of whoever installed the detector. This guidance is based on the light being defective due to its inability to detect and accommodate bicyclists. Ch. Maryland also protects bicyclists specifically by providing that: Source: Md. Yields the right of way to the driver of any vehicle approaching on such other highway from either direction. without a reasonable margin of safety on the right side of the roadway. ), available here: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawSearch.aspx. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. South Carolina, in conjunction with the Palmetto Cycling Coalition, offers Share the Road license plates. New Hampshire Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Program: Central New Hampshire Bicycling Coalition Compilation of laws: Hanover Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Compilation of laws: The use of a wireless telephone or electronic communication device by an operator of a moving motor vehicle on a public road or highway shall be unlawful except when the telephone is a hands-free wireless telephone or the electronic communication device is used hands-free; It shall be unlawful for the driver of a school bus to use a cellular or other wireless telephone while operating the school bus; The holder of the special learner's permit shall not use any hand-held or hands-free interactive wireless communication device; The holder of the probationary license shall not use any hand-held or hands-free interactive wireless communication device; and. Oregon does not specifically provide for local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles or require registration of bicycles, although such authorities may regulate the operation of bicycles through the exercise of their other legal powers. Florida requires that no person open any door on a motor vehicle unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. In North Dakota bicycles are deemed vehicles for the purposes of Chapters 39-08 through 39-13 of the North Dakota Century Code and a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of a driver of a vehicle under Title 39 of the North Dakota Century Code, except for those provisions that by their nature can have no application. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. 21 4136; 4198B. Arkansas requires operators and passengers of a class three e-bike under age 21 to wear protective headgear. However, no negligence or liability shall be assessed on or imputed to any party on account of the failure to wear a required helmet. Ann. New York City Department of Transportation Bicycling resources: Transportation Alternatives Bicycling resources: New York Bicycling Coalition Bicycle Law resources: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a vehicle on a public street or highway or public vehicular area while using a mobile telephone to: Manually enter multiple letters or text in the device as a means of communicating with another person; or. In Rhode Island, bicycles are defined as vehicles. This law has been amended to clarify its application to text messaging while driving and a bill has been passed explicitly prohibiting reading or typing a text message or other non-voice message or communication while driving. 18 2214. New Jerseys two-tiered classification system exempts low-speed e-bikes, which have a maximum operating speed of 20 MPH, from registration, licensure and insurance requirements. Maryland requires that where there is a bike lane paved to a smooth surface, a person operating a bicycle shall use the bike lane and may not ride on the roadway, except in the following situations: In addition, a person operating a bicycle may not leave a bike lane until the movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after giving an appropriate signal. Stat. Arkansas requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so. This general prohibition does not prevent the use of hands-free wireless telephone. 23 1033; 1035. Code Ann.) The League is a 501(c)(3) organization. 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