300.010(41); 307.188. Source: D.C. Code Mun. No law was found inNew Jerseythat requires persons opening the door of a motor vehicle to do so in a reasonably safe manner that does not interfere with the movement of traffic. 1252 [signed by Governor in March 2021, not yet codified under 39-10.1]. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Tennessee are generally found in Title 55 of the Tennessee Code Annotated (Tex. 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. Source: N.H. Rev. When operating upon a one-way highway with two or more marked traffic lanes, in which case a bicyclist may ride as near to the left side of the roadway as practicable. 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. This general prohibition does not prevent the use of hands-free wireless telephone. Rhode Island has a vulnerable road user law. In West Virginia 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 a driver of a vehicle under Chapter 17C of the West Virginia Code, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. Louisiana requires that any person under the age of 12 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. Required by law with age restrictions Some states only require a helmet to be used up to a certain age. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. New Jersey Department of Transportation Compilation of laws: Safe Routes to Schools New Jersey Compilation of laws: It is a traffic violation for any holder of a provisional license to use a mobile communication device while driving a motor vehicle. Source: Colo. Rev. You must obey traffic signals and stop signs, yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and slow down in school zones. No other vehicles are present at the intersection to actuate the signal and the operator of the bicycle reasonably believes the signal is vehicle actuated; and. 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. 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. Virginia's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to motor vehicles and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. ), available here: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/prefaces/toc. ), available here http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/. Continuing straight at an intersection where the bicycle lane or path is to the right of a lane from which a motor vehicle must turn right. Texas requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic, unless the door may be opened in reasonable safety without interfering with the movement of other traffic. The following information highlights 13 areas of law that may minimize that risk and have the potential to reduce conflicts between bikes and cars (and other traffic). Source: N.Y. Veh. State law on motorized Bicycles Requirements When using a motorized bicycle, you need to follow all of the state's traffic laws and regulations. Arizona does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Sources: Colo. Rev. They've introduced a bill creating a . A left-hand turn onto a one-way highway may be made on a red light after stopping and yielding to other traffic. Kansas requires that wherever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. In addition, at a place where a person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area, a person may also ride a bicycle on a crosswalk. A bicyclist is not expected or required to ride: over or through hazards at the edge of a roadway, including but not limited to fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow lanes; or. Colorado does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. A person under 18 years of age shall not use any portable electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle on a highway. Too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to safely travel side by side. 39:4-97.3; 39:3B-25; 39:3-13.2a; 39:3-13.4; 27:25-5.18. First offense shall result in a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $1,150. A "safe distance" means not less than three feet when the driver of a vehicle overtakes and passes a person riding a bicycle. without a reasonable margin of safety on the right side of the roadway. Kentucky does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction; preparing to make a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; traveling straight through an intersection that has a right-turn only lane that is in conflict with the straight through movement; or. Oklahoma requires that every bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as close as is safe to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of the following situations: Oklahoma does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. A person riding a bicycle shall dismount before entering any crosswalk where required by official traffic control devices or local ordinances. Code Ann., Transp. In Oklahoma, a person operating a bicycle approaching a stop shall shall: slow down; if required to avoid an immediate hazard, stop at the stop sign before entering the intersection; and cautiously enter the intersection and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. These include: Massachusetts currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Mass. In Iowa, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Stat. New Jersey requires that every bicyclist must 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. South Dakota does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. 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. Rev. Code Ann. 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. A bicyclist may use a lane other than the right-hand lane when: A bicyclist shall not be expected or required to: Colorado provides that no person shall drive any vehicle other than a bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, or any other human-powered vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area, except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway. Utah currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Utah Code Ann. Site design by Language Dept. When reasonably necessary to avoid any unsafe condition or potential conflict, including one caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane; or, A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances; and. When reasonably necessary to leave the bike lane because the bike lane is overlaid with a right turn lane, merge lane, or other marking that breaks the continuity of the bike lane. Maine requires that an operator of a motor vehicle that is passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall exercise due care by leaving a distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than 3 feet while the motor vehicle is passing the bicycle. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Louisiana are generally found in Title 32 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (La. D. A person lawfully on or within a public way, crosswalk or shoulder portion of the public way who is lawfully operating, riding, using, holding or otherwise on or in any of the following devices: 1. 60-339; 60-6,314. Compilation of Bicycle laws by Palmetto Cycling Coalition: Compilation of Bicycle laws by South Carolina Department of Transportation: Compilation of Bicycle laws by Bikelaw.com: When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or roadway; or. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. Conditions that may require riding away from the edge of the roadway include including a lane that is too narrow for the bicycle and an overtaking vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. New Hampshire provides that any city or town shall have the power to make ordinances, bylaws or regulations respecting the use and equipment of bicycles on its ways, provided that any such ordinances, bylaws or regulations are at least as stringent as state laws respecting bicycles. 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. Rhode Island requires that any person under the age of 15 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. In Maryland, bicycles are defined as vehicles. 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. 3; Minn. 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. The District of Columbia does not require that a bicyclist ride as near to the right side of the road as practicable. . Kentucky does not have a law that sets a specific distance for a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle. In Virginia bicycles are vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles and a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of a driver of a vehicle, unless the context of a provision clearly indicates otherwise. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that would make it unsafe to continue along near the right-hand curb or edge, including those caused by traffic lanes too narrow for a bicycle or and a vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane. Assuming the continued robust growth of the e-bike industry, state legislatures will likely continue to grapple with defining e-bikes, clarifying operation, safety and equipment standards and further distinguishing from motorized vehicles such as mopeds and scooters. available here http://delcode.delaware.gov/index.shtml. 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, Source: N.M. Stat. Source: Me. Oklahoma's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to motor vehicles and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. A person may not operate a motor vehicle while engaging in text messaging. Iowa does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. tit. California requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as far to the right as practicable. Source: Haw. 1-217; 11-1502. 18 2214. North Carolina offers Share the Road license plates. A blind person and such persons service animal. Source: Assembly BillNo. Code Ann. Oregon allows a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection controlled by a flashing red light or stop sign without stopping by slowing to a safe speed as long as the bicyclist does not: 1) fail to yield the right of way to traffic in or approaching the intersection, 2) disobey the direction of a police officer, 3) fail to exercise due car to avoid a crash, or 4) fail to yield the right of way to a pedestrian. In addition, no person shall leave a door on the side of a vehicle next to moving traffic open for longer than is necessary to load or unload a passenger. Michigan's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to vehicles and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. ), available here http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter85/Section11B. 29-A 2323; 2328. A person shall not engage in texting while operating a moving motor vehicle on a highway; and. As a motorized bicycle rider, you must obey all traffic laws, including speed limits and rights-of-way. A person shall not use a hand-held electronic communication device to write, send, or read a text message while driving a motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is at a complete stop off the traveled portion of the roadway. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of California are generally found in the California Vehicle Code (Cal. 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. In Massachusetts bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts when necessary in the interest of safety, unless otherwise directed by local ordinance. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ovs/plates/share.htm. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on a side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. tit. A horse-drawn carriage;10. However, the District of Columbia does require that a person shall operate a bicycle in a safe and non-hazardous manner so as not to endanger himself or herself or any other person. A subsequent offense must have been committed within 2 years of the prior offense. 47 47-1-186; 47-11-1202. 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. The legal information on this website is not a substitute for the primary sources of law in your jurisdiction or the personalized advice of an attorney. In Alaska 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 Chapter 13-02. Oklahoma currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Okla. Stat. Virginia currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Va. Code Ann. Wisconsin does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. 21-902; 11-176. Rev. In Georgia 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 Chapter 40-6 of the Georgia Code with certain enumerated exceptions and except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Vulnerable users are protected by laws requiring: Source: Vt. Stat. ), available here http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/45. Codified Laws), available here: http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/index.aspx. tit. New Hampshire 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. tit. 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North Carolina requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must drive in the righthand lane then available for thru traffic, or as close as practicable to the righthand curb or edge of the highway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/exec/vehicle/splates/info.asp?idnm=BIKW. However, failure to wear protective a protective bicycle helmet as required shall not be considered to be contributory negligence on the part of the parent or the child nor shall such failure be admissible in any civil action. 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. Stat. Nebraska has no helmet law. Ann. Code tit. 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 Rhode Island, bicycles are defined as vehicles. In Mississippi, there is no clear designation for an electric bicycle, but anattorney general opinionindicates that an electric bicycle would be considered a bicycle. 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