Slow to the speed of an ordinary walk where pedestrians are present or reasonably expected to be present or if approaching a crosswalk, driveway, or other crossing where a motor vehicle is expected; Not suddenly leave the sidewalk or crosswalk and move into the path of another vehicle that is close enough to constitute an immediate hazard; and. A person may not open the door of any motor vehicle with intent to strike, injure, or interfere with any person riding a bicycle. Source: N.J. Stat. When necessary to avoid hazardous conditions, including those caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side in the lane. These mandates usually cover both operators and passengers on the motorcycle. Ohio does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Rhode Island requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the roadways, streets, or highways of this state, available to moving traffic, unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles on sidewalks, shoulders, or bicycle lanes. 47-1-104. 75 Pa. Cons. In Arkansas 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. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of California are generally found in the California Vehicle Code (Cal. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated and a bicyclist may potentially be charged with a DUI because bicyclists are subject to the duties applicable to vehicles. A person operating a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that bicyclists must stop before entering a crosswalk or highway from a sidewalk or sidewalk area; and. New Jersey 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. Tennessee, in conjunction with the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation, offers Share the Road license plates. A bicycle, or a device that is an extension of a bicycle such as an extend-a-bike, a bicycle trailer, or a child's bicycle seat;2. Ch. In New Hampshire bicycles are vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles, except when vehicle is used in Title 21 Chapter 264, and a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of the driver of a vehicle in Chapter 265, except for certain enumerated exceptions and provisions which by their nature can have no application. South Dakota requires that, when overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction, a person driving a motor vehicle shall allow a minimum of 3 foot separation between the right side of the drivers vehicle, including any mirror or other projection, and the left side of the bicycle if the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less and shall allow a minimum of 6 feet of separation if the posted speed limit is greater than 35 mph. Maryland requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less that the speed of traffic, ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable and safe, except when: Maryland generally prohibits the operation of vehicles on sidewalks, but specifically provides that where allowed by local ordinance, a person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area. In North Carolina, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Colorado defines a "vulnerable road user" as: (a) A pedestrian; (b) A person engaged in work upon a roadway or upon utility facilities along a roadway; (c) A person providing emergency services within a right-of-way; (d) A peace officer who is outside a motor vehicle and performing the peace officer's duties in a right-of-way; (e) A person riding or leading an animal; OR (f) A person lawfully using any of the following on a public right-of-way, crosswalk, or shoulder of the roadway: (I) A bicycle, electrical assisted bicycle, tricycle, or other pedal-powered vehicle; (II) A farm tractor or similar vehicle designed primarily for farm use; (III) A skateboard; (IV) Roller skates; (V) In-line skates; (VI) A scooter; (VII) A moped;(VIII) A motorcycle; (IX) An off-highway vehicle; (X) An animal-drawn, wheeled vehicle; (XI) Farm equipment; (XII) A sled; (XIII) An electric personal assistive mobility device; (XIV) A wheelchair; (XV) A baby stroller; OR (XVI) A nonmotorized pull wagon. In New Jerseys case, the definition only includes the first two tiers of classification. 27-51-1504; 27-51-1603; 27-51-1604. 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. Motorized Bicycles are not considered to be mopeds or motorcycles. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. 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. ), available here https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=169. Follow lane markings - Don't turn left from the right lane. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.waba.org/get_involved/md_license_plates.php. New York 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. Iowa does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Nevada provides that the driver of a motor vehicle shall not intentionally interfere with the movement of a person lawfully riding a bicycle. Code 46.61.667; 46.61.668; 46.20.075. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. An operator of a motor vehicle who holds a mobile telephone to, or in the immediate proximity of his or her ear while such vehicle is in motion is presumed to be engaging in a call. Oregon's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to all vehicles and therefore applies to bicyclists. Let's consider an overview of the ones you need to keep in mind. Ohio requires that no person open the door of a vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. Source: N/A, Alaska does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. No person who is seventeen years of age or younger shall operate a motor vehicle on any public road or highway in this state while using any wireless telecommunications device to engage in a call or write, send or read a text-based communication. California provides that whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating a bicycle upon the roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at that time shall ride within the bicycle lane, except that the person may move out of the lane under any of the following situations: California specifically provides that it is unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle upon a highway while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or under the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug. Montana 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. However, it isn't without some risk. Stat. In Louisiana and Pennsylvania, riders under 12 must wear a helmet. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. A person legally operating any of the following within the street or public highway: A wheelchair conveyance or other personal mobility device. All 26 states with a three-tiered classification system require an e-bike to be affixed with a label that states the classification number, top-assisted speed and motor wattage. Code Ann., Transp. moped, defined by the state as having an engine displacement of 50 cc or less, brake horsepower of 2 or less, and maximum speed of 30 mph: Louisiana: all riders: all are covered: Maine: 17 and younger Footnote 5: motorized bicycle, defined by the state as having brake horsepower of 1.5 or less and maximum unassisted speed of 25 mph; may have . Therefore, bicycles may be driven on sidewalks. Louisiana provides that its state traffic laws shall not be deemed to prevent local municipal authorities, with respect to highways other than state maintained highways within their corporate limits, from adopting ordinances requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee. 189.292; 189.294. In Maine a "vulnerable user" means a person on a public way who is vulnerable to injury than a person in an automobile, truck or other similar motor vehicle and includes, but is not limited to: A. Florida defines a vulnerable road user as: Florida protects vulnerable road users by providing that a driver who is convicted of a hit and run: Florida currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Florida requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as close as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway except under any of the following circumstances: Florida allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Florida requires that any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride in the lane marked for bicycle use if a lane is marked for bicycle use. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. Regs. 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. 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. Washington has no helmet law. Indiana's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to vehicles and bicycles are defined as vehicles for the purpose of that law. 24 13-103, granting powers to the City of South Burlington. Michigan currently has the following law aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Michigan requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except as follows: Michigan allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Michigan does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Stat. A motor producing less than four gross brake horsepower and an automatic transmission. Pennsylvania requires that the driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the bicycle within not less than four feet at a careful and prudent reduced speed. Source: Me. A bicyclist may, but is not required to, ride on the shoulder of the roadway; A bicyclist may ride in a lane other than the right-hand lane if only one lane is available that permits the bicyclist to continue on his intended route; and. Dockless bike-sharing systems are also rapidly integrating e-bikes into their fleets; companies such as JUMP Bike and Motivate now offer dockless e-bikes in cities such as Austin, Denver and Sacramento. To travel no more than two abreast when traffic is not impeded. Code Ann. Ann. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, pedestrian, or other vehicle within the bike lane if the overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the bike lane; When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway; When reasonably necessary to leave the bike lane to avoid debris or other hazardous condition; or. Virginia offers Share the Road license plates. Source: N/A. However, the rider of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk. California Vehicle Code section 406 defines a motorized bicycle as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle that has pedals for human propulsion and a motor (whether gas or electric). New Mexico does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. There is an opportunity to update North Dakota's electric bicycle law, consistent with state laws recently passed in 28 states, including neighboring South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. 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. At least 25 states and D.C. have some sort of helmet requirement for e-bike riders and passengers. Overtaking and passing another bicycle, a vehicle or a pedestrian that is in the bicycle lane or path and passage cannot safely be made in the lane or path; Preparing to execute a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; Avoiding debris or other hazardous conditions; Preparing to execute a right turn where a right turn is authorized; and. Source: Md. Any city or town may require that be licensed and may charge reasonable fees for such licensing. Florida requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Virginia are generally found in Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia (Va. Code Ann. . There is currently an effort by the California Department of Public Health to create a plate that would provide grant funding to bicycle advocacy organizations. These devices must still register with the state Motor Vehicle Commission and riders must also be at least 15, have a valid license, insurance and wear a helmet. However,a studyof the University of Tennessee-Knoxvilles e-bike sharing system did not find much difference in the average travel speeds and the average top speeds for e-bikes versus traditional bikes and stated in its finding that With few exceptions, riders of e-bike behave very similarly to riders of bicycles. A2016 studyexamining the relative probability of an e-bike versus a conventional bike to be involved in a traffic conflict did note that there was a higher risk of conflict at an intersection for e-bikes, because of higher speeds approaching an intersection. Regs. In addition, Arkansas's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to anyone in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. Roller skates;6. 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. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Iowa are generally found in Title VIII, Chapter 321 of the Iowa Code (Iowa Code), available here http://search.legis.state.ia.us/nxt/gateway.dll/ic?f=templates&fn=default.htm. Vermont does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Mississippi does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Ann. When reasonably necessary to avoid 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 another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. In addition no person shall transport a child under the age of one year as a passenger on a bicycle except on a bicycle trailer or in an infant sling and such child transported in a bicycle trailer or infant sling is wearing a bicycle helmet. Stat. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.in.gov/bmv/2778.htm. Cent. 189.01(19); 601 KAR 14:020(9). Stat. Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic. 11-501; 1-217. 300.010(41); 307.188. 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. 291C-148; 291C-145(g). Kentucky does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Florida's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to all vehicles and therefore applies to bicyclists. Georgia 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 and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. 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 motorized bicycle or moped is a two or three-wheeled device, capable of no more than 30 miles per hour (mph) on level ground, and equipped with: Fully operative pedals for human propulsion. A person operating a bicycle upon on a one-way highway roadway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as close to the left side of the roadway as practicable judged safe by the bicyclist. A scooter;8. A pedestrian, including those persons actually engaged in work upon a highway, or in work upon utility facilities along a highway, or engaged in the provision of emergency services within the right-of-way; or. Laws 257.79; 257.657. In Arkansas, the definition of vehicle excludes bicycles. Hawaii's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to all vehicles and therefore applies to bicyclists. However, Texas has designated April as Child Safety Month which, amongst other things, promotes ways to reduce accidental injury and death through the use of bicycle helmets. If reasonably necessary to avoid conditions, including fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals or surface hazards. Utah defines a vulnerable user of a highway as a pedestrian, including a worker upon a highway or providing emergency services; a person riding an animal; or a person operating any of the following on a highway: (1) a farm tractor or implement of husbandry, without an enclosed shell; (2) a skateboard; (3) Roller skates; (4) In-line skates; (5) a bicycle; (6) an electrically-assisted bicycle; (7) a moped; (8) a motor-driven cycle; (9) a motorized scooter; (10) a motorcycle; or (11) a manual wheelchair. 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. 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. tit. Source: LB716 signed by Governor on April 20, 2016. Texas requires that a person operating a bicycle on a roadway, at a speed less than the speed of traffic, shall ride as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, unless: Texas does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. 41-6a-1715; 41-6a-1716; 76-5-207.5. Wyoming does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. tit. Stat. An occupant of a vehicle to not throw any object or substance at a vulnerable user. Code Ann., Transp. Rev. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; and. North Carolina Department of Transportation Bicycle & Pedestrian Law resources: North Carolina State University Compilation of laws: The operator of a motor vehicle that is part of traffic may not use a wireless communications device to compose, read, or send an electronic message; and. A bicycle using a roadway that has a width of not more than one lane of traffic in each direction. Stat. Rev. 12-610.1; 12-610.2; 12-813.1; Public Act 097-0829. Source: Mass. Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bicycle Rules: Compilation of Bicycle laws by Wednesday Night Bike Rides: Compilation of Bicycle laws by Sheboygan County: Direct link to Title 31-Article 7-Bicycles. These include: Source: Nev. Rev. 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. Washington requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. 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. 32:661; 32:1; 14:98. Creating three-tier classification systems for e-bikes depending on their speed capabilities. Law 159; 1231. Stat. In Arizona, regulations state that all motorized bicycles must have the following: A minimum of one front headlight visible from at least 100 feet when operating at speeds of 20 mph or less. Source: Example of City Ordinance = Little Rock City Ordinance 32-494; Ark. available here http://delcode.delaware.gov/index.shtml. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to operate a motor vehicle in a careless or distracted manner such that the careless or distracted operation is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury to a vulnerable road user who is lawfully present on the highway at the time of injury. Source: Mass. 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. Arizona does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. The issuance of a citation for failure to wear a required helmet shall not be prima facie evidence of negligence. 291C-150; 74 H. 308, 844 P.2d 670. An operator of a motor vehicle may pass a bicycle traveling in the same direction in a no-passing zone only when it is safe to do so. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. Hawaii Department of Transportation Rights & Responsibilities: Hawaii Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Gateway: City of Honolulu Bicycle Regulations & Tips: When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions including those caused by substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge; or. In Rhode Island, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Stat. Nevada currently has the following law aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Nevada 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, except: Nevada does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. Enforce ordinances by reasonable fines and penalties. Texas 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. Equip their bicycles with a front white light visible from 500 feet and either a red reflector or a lamp emitting a red light which . 28.35.030. 542.202; 217.003. Texas currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Tex. A bicycle may be ridden far enough to the left to provide a reasonable safety space to the right; (f) The bicycle is operating on a one (1) way street with two (2) or more marked traffic lanes. Georgia currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Ga. Code Ann. In addition, Arkansas provides for certain age-based restrictions, subject to an emergency exception: Sources: Ark. tit. A person found guilty under this law shall be subject to the following punishments: Delaware allows people biking to treat a stop sign as a yield sign if the stop sign is on a roadway with two or fewer lanes. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. Laws), available here http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28awasi3bkmkduuvfsexvoryai%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=mclbasicsearch. Hawaii provides that its state traffic laws shall not be deemed to prevent counties with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction from regulating the operation and equipment of and requiring the registration and inspection of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee. ), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 mph. 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