When operating on a bicycle lane or bicycle path. 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. Codified Laws 32-20B-2; 32-20B-3. In Louisiana 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 Title 32 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. 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, In addition, the driver of a vehicle may pass a bicycle proceeding in the same direction in a no-passing zone with the duty to execute the pass only when it is safe to do so. Texas requires that a person operating a bicycle on a roadway, at a speed less than the speed of traffic, shall ride as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, unless: Texas does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. 14-300i; 14-242(f); 14-212c. Nebraska repealed its law that required the use of a sidepath in 2016 thanks to LB716. North Carolina offers Share the Road license plates. Delaware does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian within the lane or about to enter the lane if the overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the lane; When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; When reasonably necessary to leave the bicycle lane to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions; or. tit. Stat. A person biking in a crosswalk must also yield to a person walking and give an audible signal when passing. However, Arizona's law requiring three feet between an overtaking motor vehicle and a bicycle provides penalties for a violation of that requirement that results in injury and those penalties do not apply if the bicyclist who is injured was in a vehicular traffic lane when a designated bicycle lane or path is present and passable. Pennsylvaniaoffers Share the Road license plates. The bicycle may be reclaimed by the bicycle rider when the bicycle rider no longer appears to be intoxicated, or by an individual who can establish ownership of the bicycle. 29-A 2068(4) & (5). 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. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction; When proceeding straight in a right-turn-only lane; or. In Idaho, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Source: D.C. Code 50-2201.02(9); D.C. Code Mun. Georgia does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. In Arizona, regulations state that all motorized bicycles must have the following: A minimum of one front headlight visible from at least 100 feet when operating at speeds of 20 mph or less. New York requires that upon all roadways, any bicycle shall be driven on a usable bicycle lane. 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. However, no negligence or liability shall be assessed on or imputed to any party on account of the failure to wear a required helmet. 542.202; 217.003. 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. Code), available here: http://search.leg.wa.gov/. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. In California, Delaware and New Mexico, riders under 18 must wear a helmet. Stat. 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. Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicle's Bicycle Driver's Manual: Driving in a lane that is separate from and adjacent to a designated bicycle lane; Driving at a speed not greater than fifteen miles per hour; or. Utah currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Utah Code Ann. A person may not operate a motor vehicle while engaging in text messaging. If the victim of the hit and run was a vulnerable road user, the offense is ranked one level above the typical ranking for purposes of sentencing and any gaintime sentence reduction. Maryland defines a "vulnerable individual" as: According to Maryland law, an individual may not cause the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of the individual operating a motor vehicle in violation of traffic laws. Rhode Island has a vulnerable road user law. However, bicyclists may ride on the roadway when there is only an adjacent recreational bicycle path available instead of a bicycle lane. In New Mexico it is a misdemeanor for any person to open the door of a vehicle on the side near moving traffic unless: it is reasonably safe to do so; and the door can be opened without interfering with the movement of traffic. 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. A person shall not, while operating a motor vehicle on a highway : Manually type or enter text into a cellular telephone or other handheld wireless communications device, or send or read data using any such device to access or search the Internet or to engage in non-voice communications with another person, including, without limitation, texting, electronic messaging and instant messaging; or. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. 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 property or passengers. Montana's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to vehicles, and specifically excludes bicycles from the definition of vehicle, and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. 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. On roads where the speed limit is 25 MPH or less, two mopeds may operate side-by-side if both riders agree. 61-1-101(90); 61-8-602. 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. In the event a motor vehicle needs to cross a double yellow line in the roadway to facilitate three feet of clearance, the motor vehicle is permitted as conditions of the roadway allow given the relative speed of the vehicles and the clear line of sight available. "Safe distance" as used in this section means no less than three feet [0.91 meters] clearance. In Colorado, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Rev. A vulnerable road user is defined as: An person operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway who fails to exercise due care to avoid collidign with a vulnerable road user, who is the proximate cuase of injury, serious injury, or death of the vulnerable road user, shall be guilty of an offense under the state's vulnerable road user law. 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. Nebraska does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. This front light must be turned on at all times when the bike is used on the highway. Helmet laws address safety helmet use by motorcycle, low-power cycle (moped, scooter, motorized cycle), or bicycle riders. Minnesota requires that no person open any door on a motor vehicle unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. the individual slows to a reasonable speed; and. (b) A person under the age of 16 operating a motorized bicycle under a motorized bicycle permit is subject to the restrictions imposed by section 169.974, subdivision 2, on operation of a motorcycle under a two-wheel . 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. 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 an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. Ann. 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. 40-1-1(75); 40-6-291. 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. Source: N.J. Stat. If there is only one lane for traffic proceeding in the same direction, pass to the left of the bicycle at a safe distance, which must be not less than 3 feet between any portion of the vehicle and the bicycle, and shall not move again to the right side of the highway until the vehicle is safely clear of the overtaken bicycle. Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway must obey all traffic rules applicable to vehicles. Bicycle, electric-assisted bicycle, and motorized bicycle. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. 75 Pa. Cons. In addition, no person may leave a door of a vehicle open on the side of a parked vehicle so as to obstruct the movement of vehicular traffic. Connecticut also has several statutes aimed at protecting bicyclists specifically. The governing body of any county, city, or town may by ordinance prohibit the riding of bicycles on designated sidewalks or crosswalks. Idaho does not have a law that sets a specific distance for a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle. Laws), available here http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28awasi3bkmkduuvfsexvoryai%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=mclbasicsearch. Source: N.D. In Kansas, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Maine are generally found in Title 29-A of the Maine Revised Statutes (Me. For more information on such plates please visit: http://dmv.utah.gov/license-plates/special-group-plates#sharetheroad. In addition, South Carolina provides that: South Carolina does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. 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. 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. Ann. Wyoming provides that its state traffic laws do not prevent local authorities, with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of their police power, from regulating the operation of bicycles and requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee. Code 39-08-01; 39-07-01. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Idaho are generally found in Title 49, Chapter 7 of the Idaho Code (Idaho Code Ann. Massachusetts'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. Wisconsin, in conjunction with Harley-Davidson, offers Share the Road license plates. No person shall operate a bicycle upon or along a sidewalk or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk if such operation is prohibited by any ordinance of any city, town or borough or by any regulation of the State Traffic Commission. Source: N.D. Code Ann. Indiana's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to vehicles and bicycles are defined as vehicles for the purpose of that law. tit. To see current specialty plates please visit: http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=811&q=276580. In a no-passing zone, a driver of a vehicle can overtake a person on a bicycle if the bicycle is proceeding in the same direction, the driver provides at least 4 feet of space while passing or completely enters the left lane, and the bicyclist is not making or signaling a left turn. Source: Haw. In Iowa, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. In Maine 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, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Missouri are generally found in the Missouri Revised Statutes (Mo. 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. According to a 2018bicycleindustry analysis,e-bikes sales increased 83 percent between May of 2017 and May of 2018, and e-bikes made up 10 percent ofoverall bikes sales in the U.S. for that time period. available here http://delcode.delaware.gov/index.shtml. tit. A motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle according to this law may partially cross the highway centerline or the dividing line between two lanes of travel in the same direction if it can be performed safely. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of South Carolina are generally found in Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws (S.C. Code Ann. 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. 13 02.482; Alaska Admin. Florida, in conjunction with Bike Florida and Florida Bicycling Association, offers Share the Road license plates. 21 101; 4193. North Carolina does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. In Alabama 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 32-5A. Code Ann. A collision of a motor vehicle with a person operating a bicycle is prima facie evidence of a violation of the safe passing law. Source: Oklahoma Administrative Code 725:30-26-13. However, evidence of a lack of protective headgear shall not be admissible, applicable or effective to reduce the amount of damages or to constitute a defense to an action for damages brought by or on behalf of an injured bicyclist or bicycle passenger or the survivors of a deceased bicyclist or passenger if the bicyclist or passenger was injured or killed as a result in whole or in part of the fault of another. 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