Nevada provides that any local authority may enact by ordinance traffic regulations which cover the same subject matter and which are not in conflict Nevada's traffic laws or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Source: Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA) 14-298-238. When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions subject to the provisions requiring a slow-moving vehicle, behind which five or more vehicles are formed in line, to turn off a roadway in order to permit the vehicles following it to proceed. A pedestrian who is acting in compliance with Chapter 18 of Title 31; A bicyclists who is acting in compliance with Chapter 19 of Title 31; A police officer or emergency worker on duty when outside of a vehicle; A highway worker performing duties outside of a vehicle; A person riding on or driving a wheelchair, motorized or not, who is acting in compliance with Chapter 18 of Title 31; A person using a skateboard, inline skates, or roller skates who is acting in compliance with Chapter 19 of Title 31; A person riding on a scooter who is acting in compliance with Chapter 19.1 of Title 31. In Oregon bicycles are vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles, are vehicles for the purposes of the vehicle code, and when the term vehicle is used the term shall be deemed to be applicable to bicycles. Source: Wash. Rev. 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. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. A bicycle is a device upon which any person or persons may ride, propelled solely by human power through a belt, chain, or gears, and having two or more wheels, excluding mopeds. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, including a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane; When approaching a place where a right turn is authorized; and. 23 4(81); 1033; 1039. Sources: Colo. Rev. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. Stat. You can see the design here. 49.04; 32.34(a)(2). & Traf. Massachusetts does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but has several rules aimed at protecting bicyclists specifically. ), available here http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1815&ChapterID=49. In West Virginia bicycles are not vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles, but a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of a driver of a vehicle under Chapter 17C of the West Virginia Code, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. Rhode Island requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the roadways, streets, or highways of this state, 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, including pedestrians and bicycles on sidewalks, shoulders, or bicycle lanes. Some states, including Alabama and Alaska, that define e-bikes in some manner still nonetheless require an operators license to ride an e-bike. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles on sidewalks, shoulders or bicycle lanes, for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. A person shall not knowingly project any object or substance at or against a person riding a bicycle on a highway. This law preempts local regulation of bicycles, except for local regulation of sidewalk riding as specifically provided in the law. This prohibition applies to bicycles since they are defined as vehicles in Alabama and there are no other statutes which authorize the use of bicycles on sidewalks. 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. 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. New Jersey requires that the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycleshall overtake and pass a bicycle at a safe distance that does not interfere with the safe operation of the bicycle, taking into consideration the size and speed of the motor vehicle and bicycle, traffic conditions, weather, visibility, and the surface and width of the highway. it is necessary to avoid a condition that makes it unsafe ride in the right-hand lane of the roadway. Gen. Washington offers Share the Road license plates. ), available here: http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mdcode/. 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. In Missouri, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. However, it isn't without some risk. ), available here http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/indexes/search.html. New Hampshire'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. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/vehicles/personal/special/harley-davidson.htm. Montana requires that a person operating a bicycle upon on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic shall ride in the right-hand lane of the roadway subject to the following provisions: Montana allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Montana does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Source: Md. 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. 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. Code Ann. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. Rev. Source: Utah Code Ann. West Virginia 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. Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries Compilation of laws: Explanation of Bicycling Under the Influence in Massachusetts: Rules of the Road Manual (Bicycling information begins on page 27 of the pdf): A person shall not read, manually type, or send a text message on a wireless 2-way communication device that is located in the person's hand or in the person's lap, including a wireless telephone, while operating a motor vehicle that is moving on a highway or street. ), available here: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/search.htm. As you are well-aware, in 1980, there was no distinction between a motorized bicycle and a bicycle Rev. Drivers may cross a double-yellow no-passing line in order to provide space to a bicyclist while passing them if it is safe to cross the double-yellow line. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. A pedestrian, including an individual who is lawfully: (i) actively working on a highway or utility facility along a highway; (ii) providing emergency services on a highway; or (iii) on a sidewalk or footpath; An individual who is lawfully riding or leading an animal on a highway, shoulder, crosswalk, or sidewalk; or. Ann. North Carolina offers Share the Road license plates. 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. Washington requires that all existing vehicle-activated traffic control signals that do not currently routinely and reliably detect bicycles must be adjusted to do so to the extent that the existing equipment is capable consistent with safe traffic control. ), available here http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/. Utah offers Share the Road license plates. NOTE:The laws listed here are for informational purposes only. The National Conference of State Legislatures works to bring you up to date, real-time information about autonomous vehicle bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. However, failure to wear protective a protective bicycle helmet as required shall not be considered to be contributory negligence on the part of the parent or the child nor shall such failure be admissible in any civil action. 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. Minnesota provides an affirmative defense to the charge of entering or crossing an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal against a red light if a person establishes all of the following conditions: Minnesota provides that local authorities may adopt traffic regulations which are not in conflict with state traffic laws. Stat. 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. In addition no person shall transport a child under the age of one year as a passenger on a bicycle except on a bicycle trailer or in an infant sling and such child transported in a bicycle trailer or infant sling is wearing a bicycle helmet. South Dakota 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: South Dakota allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Source: S.D. Massachusetts requires that no person open a door on a motor vehicle unless it is reasonably safe to do so without interfering with the movement of other traffic, including bicyclists and pedestrians. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or. Code Ann. 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. If reasonably necessary to avoid conditions, including fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals or surface hazards. 169.18 subd. Motorized Bicycles are not considered to be mopeds or motorcycles. 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. 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. 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. A motorized bicycle is classed as a Motor-assisted Bicycle - a bicycle to which a small motor is attached. Any person riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, and shall travel at a speed no greater than the posted speed limit of the adjacent roadway; provided, that such speed is safe for the conditions then existing on the sidewalk. Bicycles are also subject to the rights and duties applicable to vehicles and must therefore drive upon the right half of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction. Delaware 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: Delaware allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Sources: Del. Hawaii requires that every bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as near to the right-hand curb, on the edge of the roadway, or on the shoulder off of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction; except under any of the following situations: Hawaii provides that unless otherwise prohibited, a bicycle may be driven at a speed of ten miles per hour or less on a sidewalk or sidewalk area; provided that the driver of the bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and that bicycle riding shall be prohibited on sidewalks in business districts. Hawaii requires e-bikes to be registered and to pay a one-time fee of $30. 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. No person shall operate a vehicle while wearing a headset, headphone, or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement of defective human hearing. Stat. Development by radicalDESIGNS. Rev. 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. Ch.90, 8M; Mass. Source: Me. Massachusetts offers a Share the Road license plate that supports the Pan-Mass Challenge Bike-a-Thon for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. A motor vehicle operator may pass a bicycle traveling in the same direction in a no-passing zone only when it is safe to do so. The general rule is that: If the right-hand lane then available for traffic is wide enough to be safely shared with overtaking vehicles, a bicyclist shall ride far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of such overtaking vehicles unless other conditions make it unsafe to do so. Transp. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Rhode Island are generally found in Title 31 of the Rhode Island General Statutes (R.I. Gen. Laws), available here: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/. Wisconsin does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Source: https://dojmt.gov/driving/plate-designs-and-fees/service-organizations-associations/. In Louisiana, bicycles are defined as vehicles. 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. ), available here http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html. 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. In Louisiana and Pennsylvania, riders under 12 must wear a helmet. When riding on a sidewalk a person has all the rights and all the duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Roller skates;6. New Jersey does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. 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. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Delaware are generally found in Title 21, Chapter 41 of the Delaware Code (Del. Source: Ga. Code Ann. Cent. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, pedestrian, or other vehicle within the bike lane if the overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the bike lane; When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway; When reasonably necessary to leave the bike lane to avoid debris or other hazardous condition; or. 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. Making or attempting to make a left turn; Passing a stopped or slower moving vehicle; The right lane is a right turn only lane; or. 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Source:https://www.pmc.org/license-plate. To travel no more than two abreast when traffic is not impeded. Operating in a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle or motor scooter and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. Second offense is punished by a $500 fine, Third and subsequent offenses are punished by a $ 2,500.00 fine and imprisonment in the county jail for 7 days for the third and subsequent offenses. Kentucky currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Ky. Rev. No pedals if powered solely by electrical energy (CVC 406 (a)). The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Montana are generally found in Chapter 61 of the Montana Code Annotated (Mont. However, municipalities may also enact ordinances on the use of bicycle helmets. Indiana does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. A holder of a level two intermediate driver's license who is under the age of eighteen years shall be prohibited from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. 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. 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. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. Stat. 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. Louisiana requires that bicyclists ride as close as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway except under any of the following circumstances: Louisiana does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. Stat. Every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle and shall give an audible signal when necessary. Texas, in conjunction with the Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund, offers Share the Road license plates. Codified Laws 32-20B-2; 32-20B-3. 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.Source: Ala. Code 32-5A-191; 22-27-90, "Idaho Stop" and Vehicle Detection Errors, Alabama 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. Georgia'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. E-bike means a bicycle with two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals for human propulsion, and an electric motor. Source: New York City Administrative Code (NEW) 19-176. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. 189.292; 189.294. 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. Delaware currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Sources: Del. Pennsylvania'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. Equip their bicycles with a front white light visible from 500 feet and either a red reflector or a lamp emitting a red light which . When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction. 291C-148; 291C-145(g). Hawaii requires that the driver of a vehicle passing or overtaking a bicyclists proceeding in the same direction shall allow at least three feet of separation between the right side of the driver's vehicle, including all mirrors or other protuberances, and the left side of the bicyclist, and shall not drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle. 56-5-3445; 56-5-3230. Universal Citation: 47 OK Stat 47-1-104 (2020) A. Ann. In Mississippi, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Code Ann. In addition, when a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, pathway or crosswalk the bicyclist shall: Sources: Colo. Rev. 204.01(49); 20138.1; See page 8 of "A Guide to North Carolina Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws" [http://www.ncdot.gov/bikeped/download/bikeped_laws_Guidebook-Full.pdf]. Source: Ga. Code Ann. New Hampshire currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.H. Rev. 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