The governing body of any county, city, or town may by ordinance prohibit the riding of bicycles on designated sidewalks or crosswalks. 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. Delaware provides that the driver of a motor vehicle, when approaching a bicyclist traveling in the same direction, shall ensure the safety and protection of the bicyclist by: Delaware requires that any person under the age of 18 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. In New Mexico 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. When overtaking and passing another roller skier, bicycle or other vehicle proceeding in the same direction; When preparing for or making a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; When proceeding straight in a place where right turns are permitted; and. Source: Haw. Link to Chapter on Bicycles in Indiana Code: A person operating a motor vehicle shall not steer the motor vehicle unreasonably close to or toward a person riding a bicycle on a highway, including the roadway or the shoulder adjacent to the roadway; and. Training, workshops, educational materials, and media events. Colorado has codified a three foot passing requirement in three rules to address the variety of circumstances in which a bicyclist may be overtaken by a motorist. A motorized bicycle or tricycle, including an electric-assisted bicycle;3. 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. Failure to wear a protective helmet shall not limit or apportion damages. Sources: Conn. Gen. Stat. The net proceeds of the program are used by the Fairhope Cycling Project to promote, educate, and help make the communities of Alabama bicycle and pedestrian friendly.Source: COA 32-6-64, Alabama does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Stat. ), available here http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/folio.asp. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement; When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair; Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or. Minnesota currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Minn. Stat. In New Jersey 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 in Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the New Jersey Statutes, except for provisions which by their nature can have no application. Code Ann. New York requires that bicyclists ride as near to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway or upon a usable right-hand shoulder in such a manner as to prevent undue interference with the flow of traffic except under any of the following circumstances: New York does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. 39:1-1; 39:4-14.1. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. This offense is committed if, under circumstances not constituting negligent driving in the first degree: A person found to have committed negligent driving in the second degree with a vulnerable user victim shall be required to: Alternatively, a person found to have committed negligent driving in the second degree with a vulnerable user victim may elect to have a hearing where a reduced monetary penalty and traffic school may be imposed. Any person operating a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, motorized skateboard or scooter, or moped on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place under conditions then existing shall ride as close as safely practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, Doesn't exceed 50 cc. Connecticut provides that the driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the highway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. In California, Delaware and New Mexico, riders under 18 must wear a helmet. A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian; A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. In Montana 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 in Chapters 7, 8, and 9 of the Montana Code, except for certain enumerated regulations and as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. While the Asian and European e-bike markets are more robust, industry advocates hope to continue to expand U.S. e-bike sales.. Iowa does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but protects bicyclists by providing that: A person who commits either above offense commits a simple misdemeanor. Wisconsin has no helmet law. In Connecticut, bicycles fall within the definition of a motor vehicle. North Carolina does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. No bicyclist shall suddenly leave a sidewalk and ride into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. You also must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license or learner's permit. There is no law that requires bicycles to ride as far to the right as practicable. Source:https://www.pmc.org/license-plate. Two motorized bicyclists may ride abreast of one another, but may not ride in the same lane as motor vehicles. 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. Failure to wear a helmet shall not be considered as evidence of negligence per se, contributory negligence, or assumption of the risk in any civil suit arising out of any accident in which a person under 16 years of age is injured. Mississippi requires that while passing a bicyclist on a roadway, a motorist shall leave a safe distance of not less than 3 feet between his vehicle and the bicyclist and shall maintain such clearance until safely past the bicycle. ), available here http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl. 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. State law and common sense require that bicyclists drive like other vehicles. Massachusetts requires that any person 16 years of age or under riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. In North Carolina bicycles are deemed 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 20 of the North Carolina General Statutes, except for those provisions that by their nature can have no application. 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. The District of Columbia'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. Further, a person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. 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. A person may not drive a motor vehicle on a highway if the motor vehicle is equipped with television-type receiving equipment or video display equipment that is turned on and displaying an image visible to the driver. 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. 545.424; 545.425. In Missouri, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. It does not provide a maximum speed when the bicycle is being propelled by a combination of human and motor power, which is how e-bikes are predominantly ridden. Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition, offers Share the Road license plates. 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. 21-902; 11-176. Hawaii does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. Rev. A person under the age of 19 years who holds an instruction permit, or a person under the age of 19 years who holds a graduated license, may not drive a vehicle on a roadway while using a wireless phone; A person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone at any time while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway in a school speed zone, or in a roadway work zone; A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message; A school bus driver may not operate a school bus while using a cellular radio telecommunication device; and, A commercial motor vehicle operator may not use a hand-held mobile phone or engage in texting while driving. Delaware does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. A person riding a bicycle on a sidewalk, shared-use path, or across a roadway on a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties of a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Rev. Code Ann.) However, the law also defines "motorized bicycle" as a pedal bicycle having an electric motor that propels the bicycle in excess of 20 MPH with a maximum motor-powered speed of 28 MPH. Ohio, in conjunction with the Ohio Bicycle Federation, offers Share the Road license plates. 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. Source: Vt. Stat. However, in City of Montesano v. Daniel Wells, 902 P.2d 1266 (1995), Washington's Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that the DUI law did not apply to bicyclists. Source: Wyo. 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. 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. 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. Source: Ind. 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. Funds generated by Share the Road license plates promote bicycle safety and awareness education in communities throughout Washington. The DMV of California defines a class 1 e-bike as an electric bicycle that can reach a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour while the rider pedals in addition to . E-bikes also provide a new transportation and recreation option for people with disabilities and those with physical limitations. 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. The governing authority may be petitioned to remove restrictions upon demonstration that the path has become inadequate due to capacity, maintenance, or other causes. Rev. Compilation of laws by Kansas Department of Transportation: No person shall, while operating a motor vehicle that is in motion on the traveled portion of a roadway, write, send, or read text-based communication using a personal communication device to manually communicate with any person using text-based communication; and. Mississippi, in conjunction with the Bicycle Advocacy Group of Mississippi, offers Share the Road license plates. Code tit. Since that decision there has been no amendment to make the law mentioned in this section applicable to bicyclists. 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. In Vermont there is no statute that generally defines what is considered a vehicle. In Virginia, no operator shall open the door of a parked motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving vehicular traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so. Stat. Refining more recent e-bike laws that could benefit from further clarification and detail. Code 46.61.755; 46.61.261. Hawaii 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, or causing immediate hazard to the movement of other traffic. Louisiana offers Share the Road license plates. Tennessee, in conjunction with the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation, offers Share the Road license plates. 42-1-102(112); 42-4-1412. Rev. Motorized Bike Laws. However, in no event shall failure to wear a helmet be considered as contributory or comparative negligence, nor shall the failure to wear a helmet be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action. 20137.4A; 20137.3; 20137.3. If preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. 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. Pay a monetary penalty of five thousand dollars, which may not be reduced to an amount less than one thousand dollars; and. Vermont does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Source: Haw. A farm tractor or similar vehicle designed primarily for farm use; 10. Utah provides that if a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, a bicycle rider may be directed by a traffic-control device to use the path and not the roadway. Colorado 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. Delaware currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Sources: Del. 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. The bill would create a four-year pilot program that would make helmet-wearing voluntary between September and May for riders of motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and motor-driven cycles who are 21 . 29-A 2116; 2118; 2119. Motorized bicycle need not be registered, titled, or display a license plate. 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. 14-212(5), (10); 14-286a. All laws mentioned here were compiled as part of a research project in the fall of 2012 and may be subject to change. Stat. However, no negligence or liability shall be assessed on or imputed to any party on account of the failure to wear a required helmet. A left-hand turn onto a one-way highway may be made on a red light after stopping and yielding to other traffic. Hawaii currently has no laws to prevent or punish distracted driving. Source: Tenn. Code Ann. Ch.90, 14; Mass. No person shall operate a motor vehicle while using any portable electronic device while such vehicle is in motion. In addition, no person may 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. 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. tit. Source: 625 Ill. Comp. However, in New York City no person shall ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk unless permitted by an official sign. 27-51-1504; 27-51-1603; 27-51-1604. Georgia requires that the operator of a motor vehicle approaching a bicycle shall approach the bicycle with due caution and shall proceed as follows: (1)Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the bicycle if possible in the existing road and traffic conditions; or(2)If a lane change under paragraph (1) of this subsection would be impossible, prohibited by law, or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which speed shall be at least ten miles per hour less than the posted speed limit or 25 miles per hour, whichever is more, and proceed around the bicycle with at least three feet between such vehicle and the bicycle at all times. Ann. Source: Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA) 14-298-238. Georgia requires that every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, except under any of the following circumstances: Every person operating a bicycle away from the right side of the roadway shall exercise reasonable care and shall give due consideration to the other applicable rules of the road. Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Dakota and Utah require helmets for those under age 18 operating or riding on a class three e-bike. Ride without a reasonable safety margin on the right-hand side of the roadway. When necessary to avoid hazardous conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, surface hazards, opening doors of parallel-parked vehicles, and those caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle or roller skier and a vehicle to travel safely side by side in the lane. Massachusetts requires that in approaching or passing a person on a bicycle the operator of a motor vehicle shall slow down and pass at a safe distance and at a reasonable and proper speed. Delaware prohibits any person from riding a bicycle on a roadway while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or narcotic drugs to a degree which renders such person a hazard. Ann. Not ride a bicycle where such use is prohibited by official traffic control devices or local ordinances. Source: Mo. 4511.07; 4511.711. A person riding, guiding or leading an animal upon or within a public way; C. A person being guided by a service animal upon or within a public way; or. 14-300i; 14-242(f); 14-212c. 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. Ann. ), available here http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/. 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. (16) The court may waive, reduce, or suspend payment of any fine imposed under subsection (3) or subsection (15) and may impose any other . Gen. Laws. Texas has no helmet law. 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. A person riding a bicycle shall dismount before entering any crosswalk where required by official traffic control devices or local ordinances. Source: La. Michigan requires that the driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance of at least 3 feet to the left of that bicycle, or if it is impracticable to pass the bicycle at a distance of 3 feet to the left, at a safe distance to the left of that bicycle at a safe speed. ), available here: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/search.htm. Stat. 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. Pennsylvania requires that any person under the age of 12 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. Rev. Minnesota Department of Transportation Bicycle law resources: Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota Compilation of laws: Minnesota Safety Council Compilation of laws: City of Minneapolis Bicycle Law resources: It is unlawful to harass, taunt or maliciously throw an object at or in the direction of any person riding a bicycle. Montana provides that its state traffic laws do not prevent local authorities with respect to sidewalks, 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 bicycles, including requiring a registration fee. Louisiana has a law that makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, vessel, or other means of conveyance while intoxicated. In-line skates;7. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Georgia are generally found in the Georgia Code (Ga. Code Ann. Maine requires that a person operating a bicycle upon a roadway, at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at that time and place, shall operate on the right portion of the way as far as practicable except when it is unsafe to do so as determined by the bicyclist or: Maine does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. Maine Department of Transportation Compilation of laws: The Bicycle Coalition of Maine Compilation of laws: The bicycle rider fails to ride in conformance with the laws requiring riding to the right side of the roadway or riding within a bike lane paved to a smooth surface, A passing clearance of less than 3 feet is caused solely by the bicycle rider failing to maintain a steady course, or. Arkansas requires that the driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a roadway shall exercise due care and pass to the left at a safe distance of not less than three feet and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle. 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. Mass. Significantly, federal law only specifies the maximum speed that the e-bike can travel under motor power alone. manipulate an application from a handheld wireless communication device. Code 9-13-2-196(c); 9-21-11-2. Maryland provides that its state traffic laws do not prevent a local authority, in the reasonable exercise of its police power, from regulating the operation of bicycles, requiring them to be registered, and imposing a registration fee. Code tit. 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. 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. Of the 43states and D.C. that define e-bikes, some state laws, such as in Arizona, Minnesota, Utah and Washington, specifically allow e-bike operation on facilities such as bicycle paths or greenways, with the caveat that many carve out exceptions for localities to enact stricter operation regulations on such bike and pedestrian facilities. Code tit. Stat. In Rhode Island 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 Chapters 12 through 27 of Title 31 of the Rhode Island Statutes, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. Rev. 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. 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. 504.633; 504.648. 11-176; 21-1202. New York does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. ), available here: http://www.le.state.ut.us/Documents/code_const.htm. New Jersey currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.J. Stat. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, a bicyclist on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk has the same rights and duties as a pedestrian on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk. New Jersey 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. Source: Md. Preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private roadway or driveway; Taking reasonably necessary precautions to avoid hazards or road conditions. 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. After slowing or stopping, the bicyclist shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard; and. Arizona'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. Ohio does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. As part of a2015 surveyof Americans regarding their opinions about e-bikes, 72 percent of respondents stated their top concern was safety. However, North Carolina's traffic law requires that the driver of any vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at least two feet to the left thereof, and shall not again drive to the right side of the highway until safely clear of such overtaken vehicle. In Massachusetts bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks outside business districts when necessary in the interest of safety, unless otherwise directed by local ordinance. 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