You also must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license or learner's permit. When any town license is required, the license shall be in lieu of any license required by any county ordinance. 4511.204; 4511.205. Source: Neb. When operating upon a roadway or a highway, where there are two or more marked traffic lanes and traffic travels in only one direction, in which case a bicyclist may ride as near the left-hand curb or shoulder of that roadway as practicable when preparing for a left turn. When preparing for a left turn onto a private road or driveway or at an intersection; When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or right-hand edge of the roadway, including fixed or moving objects, stopped or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, or surface hazards; When riding upon a lane of substandard width which is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane; When lawfully operating a bicycle on the paved shoulders of a highway included in the state highway system; or. Ann. Code Ann., Transp. Moreover, Delaware requires any e-bike operator or passenger under 18 to wear a helmet. New York requires that the operator of a vehicle overtaking, from behind, a bicycle proceeding on the same side of a roadway shall pass to the left of such bicycle at a safe distance until safely clear. Code 23110; 670; 21200. A person shall not operate a bicycle along and upon a sidewalk or across a highway upon and along a crosswalk, where the use of bicycles is prohibited by official traffic control devices. North Dakota currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.D. 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. It is important to note that "highway" refers to most roads in Kentucky and does not mean that these regulations only apply to limited-access or high-speed roads. Wyoming 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. 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. Rev. 29-A 2323; 2328. 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. 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. 541.201(23); 551.101. Stat. 14-212(5), (10); 14-286a. 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. 75 Pa. Cons. Hawaii does not have a law prohibiting the failure to wear a helmet from being used against a bicyclist injured in a traffic accident. The distance shall be presumed to be reasonable and prudent if it is at least 3 feet when the vehicle is traveling at 30 miles per hour or less, with one additional foot of clearance required for every 10 miles per hour above 30 miles per hour. Nevada'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. New Hampshire Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Program: Central New Hampshire Bicycling Coalition Compilation of laws: Hanover Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Compilation of laws: The use of a wireless telephone or electronic communication device by an operator of a moving motor vehicle on a public road or highway shall be unlawful except when the telephone is a hands-free wireless telephone or the electronic communication device is used hands-free; It shall be unlawful for the driver of a school bus to use a cellular or other wireless telephone while operating the school bus; The holder of the special learner's permit shall not use any hand-held or hands-free interactive wireless communication device; The holder of the probationary license shall not use any hand-held or hands-free interactive wireless communication device; and. For Classes 1-3, the motor's electrical output is generally limited to 750W (1 HP) but a few states allow 1000W motor. Stat. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. 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. 46.2-100; 46.2-800. Thus, many states still have their own laws that categorize e-bikes with mopeds and other motorized vehicles, require licensure and registration, or do not enable them to be used on facilities such as bike lanes or multi-purposetrails. Grab a copy of the Missouri Driver Guide and Motorcycle Operator Manual and study up. In addition, no person may leave a door of a vehicle open on the side of moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Bicycles are required to ride in the bicycle lane except when necessary to pass another person riding a bicycle or to avoid an obstruction in the bicycle lane. Hawaii protects vulnerable users by providing a statutory basis for tougher prosecution when a vulnerable road user has been substantially injured or killed due to negligence. Source: W. Va. Code 17C-11A-4; 17C-11A-8; 17C-11A-6. 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. However, in New York City no person shall ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk unless permitted by an official sign. For more information on such plates please visit: http://georgiabikes.org/index.php/support/share-the-road-car-tag. There are many different local laws concerning what constitutes a motorized bike, and the regulations for use vary widely in different areas. Code Ann. ), available here: http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mdcode/. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. 28.35.161; HB 255 (2012), Alaska requires that bicyclists ride as far to the right as practicable. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. A roadway without a marked bicycle lane if the roadway has a marked speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less and the roadway does not have a double yellow line separating cars from oncoming traffic indicating a no passing zone. A person operating a bicycle my proceed through an intersection without stopping if they do those three steps. Ann. 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. 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. Rev. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway, except where prohibited by official traffic-control devices; When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions including those caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side-by-side within the lane; or. 63-1-73; 63-3-212. Code), available here http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/statutes/cent-code.html. 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. Law), available herehttp://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO: North Carolina does not have a law that sets a specific distance for a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle. Maryland requires that the driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle pass safely at a distance of not less than 3 feet, unless, at the time: Drivers can cross to the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone, typically marked by a double yellow line, in order to provide a safe passing distance to bicyclists. (16) The court may waive, reduce, or suspend payment of any fine imposed under subsection (3) or subsection (15) and may impose any other . In West Virginia, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Florida, Maine and Maryland require any e-bike operator or passenger under 16 years of age to wear a helmet, while New Jersey requires any e-bike operator or passenger under 17 to wear a helmet and New York requires any e-bike operator or passenger under 14 to wear a helmet. Rev. Oregon Department of Transportation Laws and Regulations page: Bicycle Transportation Alliance Legal Clinic: Portland Bureau of Transportation Bicycle law resources: No driver shall operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an interactive wireless communications device to send, read or write a text-based communication while the vehicle is in motion. 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. This may include regulating the operation of bicycles and requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee. If you would like to find out more about state bicycling policies and efforts, check out our Bicycle Friendly State program. New Mexico currently has the following law aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: New Mexico requires that a bicyclist ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. 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. Texas, in conjunction with the Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund, offers Share the Road license plates. 801.590; 814.400(2). Wisconsin'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. Code Ann., Transp. No person shall operate a school bus on a public street or highway or public vehicular area while using a mobile telephone or any additional technology associated with a mobile telephone while the school bus is in motion. Wyoming does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. 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 find here. Bicycle, electric-assisted bicycle, and motorized bicycle. Governor's Highway Safety Office Legal Resources: Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization Handbook for Motorists & Bicyclists: A person under 18 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device; A person under 17 years of age who holds a restricted motorcycle license or moped license may not operate a motorcycle or moped while using a wireless communications device; An operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a passenger bus with a minor passenger on the bus unless the passenger bus is stopped; and. Source: Mich. Comp. Oregon does not specifically provide for local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles or require registration of bicycles, although such authorities may regulate the operation of bicycles through the exercise of their other legal powers. Can't travel faster than 25 MPH. Comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection for two complete cycles of the traffic light or for two minutes, whichever is shorter; Otherwise treats the traffic control device as a stop sign; Determines that it is safe to proceed; and. 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. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge, including narrow width lanes. When operating upon a one-way highway having 2 or more lanes available for traffic may ride as near the left-hand edge or curb of the roadway as practicable. 577.010; 300.010. The bicycle must be returned without payment of a fee. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. Ann. 60-339; 60-6,314. 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. In addition, no person shall leave a door open upon the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Ride without a reasonable safety margin on the right-hand side of the roadway. Source: Nev. Rev. Stat. Source: N.M. Stat. No law was found in Tennesseethat 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. 61-1-101(90); 61-8-602. Arkansas 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. This law has not yet been codified and made available through Alabama's state statute directory, although the law is nevertheless effective.Source: See Act 2012-291, Alabama requires that bicyclists ride as far to the right as practicable. Source: Ohio Rev. But, in Florida, when cyclists rides on sidewalks, they are . Sign up to receive our e-news in your inbox. 55-8-101(77); 55-8-172. Obey all traffic signs and signals. Colorado provides that its 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, except those streets and highways that are parts of the state highway system, from regulating the operation of bicycles and requiring the registration and licensing of same, including the requirement of a registration fee, consistent with state traffic laws. 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. Subsequent offenses shall result in neither a fine of not less than $400 nor more than $1,500 or be imprisoned not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days, or both. 814.416; 814.414; 811.360. Law 1225-c; 1225-d; New York City Administrative Code (NEW) 19-537. In New Hampshire, bicycles are defined as vehicles. 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. 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. West Virginia'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. 47 47-1-186; 47-11-1202. Stat. Connecticut has the strictest requirement, requiring operators and passengers for all classes of e-bikes to wear protective headgear. In other words, the manufacturing and first sale of an e-bike is regulated by the federal government, but its operation on streets and bikeways lies within a states control. Source: Utah Code Ann. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. In Pennsylvania, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Code Ann. Source: La. Arizona does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Tennessee does not have any vulnerable road user laws 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. A person riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, bicycle path, or across a roadway upon and along crosswalk lawfully used by pedestrians shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian; A person shall not ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk in a business district, when use of a sidewalk is prohibited by official traffic-control devices or when a usable bicycle-only lane has been provided adjacent to the sidewalk; A person shall not ride a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, where such use of bicycles is prohibited by official traffic-control devices; and. 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. Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition, offers Share the Road license plates. 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. By current MVD practice, motorized bicycles are considered to be bicycles (not mopeds or motorcycles) and are not subject to the titling and registration requirements of the Motor Vehicle Code. 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. 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. Local authorities may prohibit the operation of bicycles on any sidewalk or crosswalk under their jurisdiction; and. Code), available here http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd11c1a4.htm. South Carolina requires that no person open any door of a motor vehicle unless it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. For more information on such plates please visit: http://bmv.ohio.gov/sp_share_the_road.stm. In Massachusetts bicycles are not vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles, but a person riding a bicycle upon a way has the right to use all public ways except where prohibited by sign, and shall be subject to the traffic laws and regulations of the commonwealth and the special regulations contained section 11B of Chapter 85 of the Massachusetts General Laws. South Dakota does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Source: N/A. Sources: Colo. Rev. California specifically provides that statewide laws do not prohibit local authorities, by ordinance, from regulating the registration of bicycles and the parking and operation of bicycles on pedestrian or bicycle facilities, provided that such regulation is not in conflict with the provisions of the California Vehicle Code. However, the law provides for exceptions to this requirement under any of the following situations: Arizona does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. No person who is 18 years of age or older or who has a Class C license shall operate a motor vehicle on any public road or highway of this state while using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, or read any text based communication, including but not limited to a text message, instant message, e-mail, or Internet data. Hawaii currently has no laws to prevent or punish distracted driving. 169.475; 171.055; 169.443. Electric scooter - a type of device with handlebars, a floorboard or a seat, and an electric motor that can be powered by the electric motor and/or human power. The governing authority may be petitioned to remove restrictions upon demonstration that the path has become inadequate due to capacity, maintenance, or other causes. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Alabama are generally found in Title 32 of the Code of Alabama (Ala. Code) available here http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/codeofalabama/1975/coatoc.htm. In Illinois 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 as provided in the Illinois Vehicle Code, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. 3112(c)(2). 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