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. 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. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. E-bikes have even been embraced by the nations rapidly expanding bike-share systems. Indiana does not have a law that sets a specific distance for a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle. A Class 1 E-bike A class 1 E-bike can be defined as a pedal-assisted electric bicycle with a low-powered motor that boosts the rider's effort up to 20 miles per hour and then cuts off. The overtaking of a bicycle by a motor vehicle, or vice versa, is governed by general traffic laws and, in most circumstances, such overtaking must be done to the left at a safe distance. Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Laws for Bicyclists and Pedestrians: Compilation of laws by Florida Bicycle Association: The driver of a school bus shall not use or operate a cellular telephone while the bus is in motion; No person who has an instruction permit or a Class D license and is under 18 years of age shall operate a motor vehicle on any public road or highway of this state while engaging in a wireless communication using a wireless telecommunications device; and. When the driver is passing a person operating a bicycle on the person's right side and the person operating the bicycle is turning left. Mississippi does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Oklahoma does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Louisiana does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but protects bicyclists by providing that: Louisiana currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: La. However, if there is an applicable ordinance, the failure to comply with that ordinance shall not constitute negligence, or assumption of risk, be considered in mitigation of damages of whatever nature, be admissible in evidence, or be the subject of comment by counsel in any action for the recovery of damages arising out of the operation of any bicycle. ), available here: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/public/cons_index.cfm. 23 4(21); 1200; 1201. Michigan provides that its state traffic laws shall not be considered to prevent local authorities with respect to streets or highways under the jurisdiction of the local authority and within the reasonable exercise of the police power from regulating the operation of bicycles and requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee. 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. Code), available here http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd11c1a4.htm. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Kentucky are generally found in the Kentucky Administrative Code (KAR), available here: http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/601/014/020.htm. Stat. Code 46.04.670; 46.61.502; 46.61.790. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Arizona are generally found in Title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (Ariz. Rev. 4501.01(A); 4511.01(A); 4511.55(A). For more information on such plates please visit: https://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASApp/txdotrts/SpecialPlateOrderServlet?grpid=60&pltid=97. In Alabama, an electric bicycle is considered a "motor-driven cycle." Under the law, electric bicycles are not required to follow the same rules of the road as traditional 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. Colorado, in conjunction with Bicycle Colorado, offers Share the Road license plates. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to traffic, or to pedestrians or bicycles on sidewalks or shoulders, for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Hawaii are generally found in the Hawaii Revised Statutes (Haw. Source: Wyo. However, the law provides for exceptions to this requirement under any of the following situations: California does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. 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. Gen. Laws. An operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle within a school crossing zone unless the vehicle is stopped; or the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device. Nevada's . Moreover, Delaware requires any e-bike operator or passenger under 18 to wear a helmet. The definition of motor vehicle does not include bicycles and a person operating a bicycle is a vulnerable user. However, a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of a driver of a vehicle, except those provisions that by their nature can have no application. Overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. 316.003(75); 316.2065. Any locality may provide that the license plates, tags, or adhesive decals shall be valid for the life of the bicycles to which they are attached or for such other period as it may prescribe and may prescribe such fee as it may deem reasonable. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Ohio are generally found in Title 45 of the Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Rev. 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. ), available here http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/arcode/Default.asp. 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. 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. North Carolina currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. 40, 22; Mass. 42-4-710; 42-4-1412(10). Stat. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction; When conditions make the right-hand edge of the roadway unsafe or reasonably unusable by bicycles, including if the lane is too narrow to permit a vehicle to safely overtake and pass a bicycle; When operating a bicycle in a lane in which the traffic is turning right but the individual intends to go straight through the intersection; and. In Pennsylvania 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 under Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Statutes, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. 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. New Mexico 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 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. 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. Maryland also protects bicyclists specifically by providing that: Source: Md. 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. . ), available here http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/45. 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. A bicyclist approaching a steady red traffic control light shall stop before entering the intersection and shall yield to all other traffic. All laws mentioned here were compiled as part of a research project in the fall of 2012 and may be subject to change. 169.18 subd. Transport the intoxicated bicycle rider to a safe place; or, Release the intoxicated bicycle rider to a competent person; and. 18 1200; 1201. ), available here: http://www.le.state.ut.us/Documents/code_const.htm. These circumstances are: In each case the motorist must maintain at least a three foot distance between the side of their vehicle facing the bicyclist, including all mirrors or other projections, and the bicyclist being overtaken. 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. See our privacy policy. ), available here http://legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/TOC/IDStatutesTOC.htm. However, a bicycle facing a red signal at an intersection may, after stopping as required, for not less than 45 seconds, proceed cautiously through the intersection before the signal turns green if: Wisconsin 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 person operating or riding on an agricultural tractor, A person using a wheelchair or motorized chair, or. 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. Oregon defines a "vulnerable user of a public way" as a pedestrian, a highway worker, a person riding an animal or a person operating any of the following on a public way, crosswalk or shoulder of the highway: (1) a farm tractor or implement of husbandry; (2) a skateboard; (3) Roller skates; (4) In-line skates; (5) a scooter; or (6) a bicycle. Stat. In Louisiana, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Unlike some other states, the law does not specifically say that a light that fails to detect a cyclist is defective, but the Pennsylvania Bicycle Drivers Manual is produced by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and so should be regarded as an official interpretation of Pennsylvania law. California requires that no person open the door of a vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of such traffic. Regs. In Vermont there is no statute that generally defines what is considered a vehicle. ), available here http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/. Maine does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. 56-5-120; 56-5-3420. Source: Va. Code Ann. Riding a bike is a healthy, fun and safe activity. Stat. Illinois has no helmet law. However two statutes, when taken together provide for the following: A driver of a non-motorized vehicle traveling upon a vehicular way or area shall, regardless of whether an official traffic-control device is present, slow to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety, stop. In Nevada, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Yields the right of way to the driver of any vehicle approaching on such other highway from either direction. These states have almost identical defining language for e-bikes, as well as similar safety and operation requirements. In Texas 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 under the Texas Rules of the Road, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. Delaware 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. District Department of Transportation Bicycle Law website: Washington Area Bicyclist Association Bike Law resources: Potomac Pedalers Summary of Bicycling Laws: Education and awareness programs, for bicycle safety and motorist safety, with emphasis on sharing the roadway by all users. 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. Idaho has no helmet law. Nebraska Department of Roads Bicycle Safety pamphlet: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bike Law resources: If there is more than one lane for traffic proceeding in the same direction, move the vehicle to the lane to the immediate left, if the lane is available and moving into the lane is reasonably safe; or. give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian; A person may not operate a bicycle on a sidewalk, path, trail, or across a roadway in a crosswalk, where prohibited by a traffic-control device or ordinance; A person operating a bicycle on a sidewalk, path, trail, or across a roadway on a crosswalk may not operate at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing; Except as otherwise provided, a person operating a bicycle on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a roadway on a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances; and. 40-6-165(e); 40-6-241.1; 40-6-241.2. Source: Or. 66-1-4.19(B); 66-3-702. Source: Ind. There is no law that requires bicycles to ride as far to the right as practicable. Nebraska 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. The District of Columbia allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Source: D.C. Mun. North Dakota Department of Transportation Bicycle Safety page: No person shall drive a motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar on any street, highway, or property open to the public for vehicular traffic while using a handheld electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication; and. Stat. Rev. E-bikes may also provide a more attractive and feasible choice to take short trips. Virginia requires that any person operating a bicycle, at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as close as safely practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of the following circumstances: Virginia allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Virginia does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Ann. Indiana does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Code tit. Creating three-tier classification systems for e-bikes depending on their speed capabilities. Stat. Subd. 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. 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. Texas has no helmet law. The bicycles low-speed electric motor provides a boost of power to climb hills, extend the range of trips where a bicycle can be used, allow current bicycle users to bike more often and farther, provide a new recreation option for people who want to bike and in general, extend the range of any ride. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Pennsylvania are generally found in Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (Pa. Cons. 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. Revising older state laws that classify e-bikes as mopeds and scooters and may include burdensome licensure, registration or equipment requirements. Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway must obey all traffic rules applicable to vehicles. Illinois 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: Illinois allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Illinois does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. Arizona does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Montana are generally found in Chapter 61 of the Montana Code Annotated (Mont. In Wisconsin 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 under Chapter 346 of the Wisconsin Statutes, except for those provisions that by their express terms apply only to motor vehicles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. Source: N/A, Alaska prohibits the driving of a motor vehicle with an operating video display displaying non-authorized information that is in full view of a driver in a normal driving position while the motor vehicle is being driven. In Maine, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. ), available here http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/laws.php. Source: Vt. Stat. While exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. 55-52-105; 55-52-106(c). When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions along the right-hand edge of roadway including a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. 541.201(23); 551.101. Stat. Stat. Vermont's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies only to motor vehicles and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. If there was an alcohol concentration of less than 0.05, it shall be presumed that the defendant was not under the influence of alcohol; If there was an alcohol concentration of 0.05 or greater but less than 0.08, such fact shall not constitute a presumption that the defendant either was or was not under the influence of alcohol, but such fact may be considered, together with other competent evidence, in determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant; and. South Dakota specifically provides that Chapter 32-23, restricting driving under the influence, does not apply to any person riding a bicycle, tricycle, or other unpowered foot-pedal conveyance. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle that is proceeding in the same direction; When reasonably necessary to avoid hazardous conditions including a lane on the roadway that is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side by side; When operating within a city as near as practicable to the left curb or edge of a roadway that is designated to allow traffic to move in only one direction along the roadway; When operating a bicycle alongside not more than one other bicycle as long as the bicycles are both being operated within a single lane and in a manner that does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic; and. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Oklahoma are generally found in Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes (Okla. Ride without a reasonable safety margin on the right-hand side of the roadway. Death is a fine of $1,000 and one year license suspension. However, bicyclists may ride on the roadway when there is only an adjacent recreational bicycle path available instead of a bicycle lane. Bodily injury is a $200 fine. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. Source: Ala. Code 32-1-1.1(81); 32-5A-260. "Infliction of Serious Bodily Injury to a Vulnerable Road User" is a class 1 traffic misdemeanor. A person may also make a right hand turn at a red light as if it were a stop sign, or a left hand turn through a red light after stopping if the turn is onto a one-way road and there is no oncoming traffic. Arizona does not restrict mobile phone use in a vehicle at this time. While Kentucky also lacks a definition for e-bikes, the Department of Transportation passed an administrative regulation in 2015 that brought e-bikes within the scope of the states bicycle regulations. New Mexico does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. (a) A motorized bicycle may be operated under either a driver's license or a motorized bicycle permit issued under section 171.02, subdivision 3. Oregon also allows bicyclists and motorcyclists to proceed through a steady red light controlled by a vehicle detection device after coming to a complete stop and waiting one complete light cycle. The failure to wear a required helmet is not admissible as evidence of negligence or contributory negligence or comparative negligence in any civil action or proceeding for damages, and shall not be admissible in mitigation of damages. The North Carolina Department of Transportation in its "Guide to North Carolina Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws" currently advises that this law does not apply to bicyclists. In addition, a motor vehicle operator may pass a bicycle traveling in the same direction in a non-passing zone with the duty to execute the pass only when it is safe to do so. 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. Nevada requires that no person open the door of the side of a vehicle which is closest to passing traffic in such a manner as to interfere with moving vehicular traffic. Connecticut'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 likely applies to bicyclists. South Carolina requires that every bicyclist operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable. 23 4(81); 1033; 1039. 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. 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. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of North Carolina are generally found in Chapter 20 of the North Carolina General Statutes (N.C. Gen. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of New Jersey are generally found in Chapter 39 of the New Jersey Permanent Statutes (N.J. Stat. They've introduced a bill creating a . If the careless driving results in serious injury or death then it is a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense. Colorado 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. Florida, in conjunction with Bike Florida and Florida Bicycling Association, offers Share the Road license plates. [effective 8/1/21]. A horse-drawn carriage;10. 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