47 15-101; 15-102. This may include regulating the operation of bicycles and requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee. Any local authority may also enact by ordinance regulations requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles. it is necessary to avoid a condition that makes it unsafe ride in the right-hand lane of the roadway. Motorized bicycles cannot be registered in New York according to state law. Ann. 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. However, bicycles cannot use parkways and other limited access state highways except on paths specifically provided for bicycles. ), available here: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/public/cons_index.cfm. ), available here http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/indexes/search.html. Source: http://www.dmvnv.com/platescharitable.htm. A bicyclist may move left under any of the following conditions: New Jersey does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. Any licensee issued a restricted license shall not operate a wireless communication device while driving a motor vehicle. When riding upon a one-way street or highway with two or more marked lanes of travel, in which case a bicyclist may ride as close as is safe to the left-hand curb or edge of the street or highway. 31-5-102(a)(lviii); 31-5-702. 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. Source: Okla. Stat. Arkansas does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. 55-8-136(b); 55-8-199; 55-50-311; 55-9-105. Riding on parts of a roadway separated for the exclusive use of bicycles, including, but not limited to, contra-flow bicycle lanes, left-handed cycle tracks or bicycle lanes on one-way streets and two-way cycle tracks or bicycle lanes. Connecticut defines a vulnerable user as: Connecticut provides protection to vulnerable users by providing that any person operating a motor vehicle on a public way who fails to exercise reasonable care and causes the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable user of a public way, provided such vulnerable user has shown reasonable care in such users use of the public way, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars. Ann. When preparing for a left turn or U-turn at an intersection or a left turn into a private road or driveway. Illinois does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but protects bicyclists by providing that: Illinois currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: 625 Ill. Comp. California does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. Florida requires the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or other non-motorized vehicle must pass the bicycle or other non-motorized vehicle at a safe distance of not less than 3 feet between the vehicle and the bicycle or other non-motorized vehicle. When any town license is required, the license shall be in lieu of any license required by any county ordinance. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with a television or video screen capable of displaying a television broadcast or video signal that produces entertainment or business applications, if the monitor or screen is intended to display images visible to the driver in a normal position when the vehicle is in motion. Source: Mich. Comp. Source: Ark. Stat. Code 46.61.667; 46.61.668; 46.20.075. Stat. Compilation of laws by Lost River Cycling: Compilation of laws by Idaho Transportation Department: A person driving a motor vehicle shall not, in a reckless manner, drive the motor vehicle unnecessarily close to, toward, or near a bicyclist, pedestrian, or a person riding a horse or driving an animal drawn vehicle; and, A Class A misdemeanor if the violation does not result in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to another; or. Gen. Laws. One challenge is the distinction between other motorized vehicles such as scooters and mopeds, and the burgeoning market and interest in e-bikes as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly transportation option. 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. Local authorities may prohibit the operation of bicycles on any sidewalk or crosswalk under their jurisdiction; and. Stat. Code Ann. Hawaii 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. Source: Wash. Rev. If the violation results in the death of another person, the person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.00, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law. Rhode Island requires that every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall 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 except where official traffic control devices (signs or pavement markings) specifically direct bicyclists to do otherwise. A motorized bicycle is classed as a Motor-assisted Bicycle - a bicycle to which a small motor is attached. You can't drive faster than 25 miles per hour. Engaging in any other activity which causes distractions; No person shall use a mobile telephone or other electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle in the District of Columbia unless the telephone or device is equipped with a hands-free accessory; A person shall not use a mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories, while operating a moving school bus that is carrying passengers; A person who holds a learner's permit shall be prohibited from using any mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories. Mississippi 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. Source: N.J. Stat. Any bicycle found and delivered to the police or sheriff's department by a private person that thereafter remains unclaimed for thirty days after the final date of the required publicized notice may be given to the finder. 265:26-a; 259:122. 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. Maine requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the side of moving traffic unless opening the door is reasonably safe to do and can be done without interfering with the movement of traffic. 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 Minnesota 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 169 of the Minnesota Statutes, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. 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. Ann. Stat. For more information on such plates please visit: http://mvl.ky.gov/MVLWeb/PIServlet?PlateId=7D&PersonalizeIndicator=Y, Source: Ky. Rev. 23 1033; 1035. Regs. North Dakota 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. Ohio Bicycle Federation Digest of Bicycle laws: Ohio Department of Transportation's Cycling Smarter Guide: Summary of Ohio Bike Laws by Steve Magas: If the violation results in a collision causing serious physical injury to another person, the person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500.00; and. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Florida are generally found in Title XXIII of the Florida Statutes (Fla. 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. 5-65-103; 27-49-219; 27-49-111. In New Hampshire bicycles are vehicles and this prohibition applies to bicycles. 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. Virginia provides that the governing body of any county, city or town may, by ordinance, may require that any person 14 years of age or younger riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. In Vermont there is no statute that generally defines what is considered a vehicle. 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. Iowa has no helmet law. Kentucky requires that if a highway lane is marked for the exclusive use of bicycles, the operator of a bicycle shall use that lane unless: Kentucky specifically prohibits a person under the influence of intoxicating beverages or any substance which may impair one's driving ability from operate a vehicle that is not a motor vehicle. A bicyclist may use a lane other than the right-hand lane when: A bicyclist shall not be expected or required to: Colorado provides that no person shall drive any vehicle other than a bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, or any other human-powered vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area, except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway. Electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) are increasing in popularity and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources is in the process of assessing changes to how they are managed. Stat. For Classes 1-3, the motor's electrical output is generally limited to 750W (1 HP) but a few states allow 1000W motor. Code Ann. Serious bodily injury is a $500 fine and 3 months license suspension. If a driver violates certain laws related to overtaking a bicycle, such as the 3 foot minimum distance, and is the proximate cause of a collision with a person riding a bicycle there are increased penalties due to such collision. Source:https://www.pmc.org/license-plate. 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. Code 46.04.670; 46.61.502; 46.61.790. No person twenty-one years of age or younger operating a moving motor vehicle upon the highways of this state shall, by means of a hand-held electronic wireless communications device, send, read, or write a text message or electronic message. B. Wyoming requires that every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall 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. Nebraska has no helmet law. Source: Haw. Oregon requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of the following circumstances: Oregon requires that a driver of a motor vehicle yield the right of way to any bicyclist on a sidewalk. 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. 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. In Kentucky bicycles are vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles and a person riding a bicycle shall operate a bicycle in the same manner as a motor vehicle except in certain traffic conditions enumerated in Kentucky Administrative Regulation 14:020. Rev. In an accident involving a bicycle, the nonuse of a helmet by the operator or passenger is not admissible as evidence in a civil or criminal trial. Oregon allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Source: Or. Missouri 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. Maryland currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Md. In New Mexico, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. In Wyoming, bicycles are defined as vehicles. In addition, Arkansas's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to anyone in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. West Virginia currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: W. Va. Code 17C-14-15; 17B-2-3a. No law was found in Michiganthat 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. Maine does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. In Iowa 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 Chapter 321 of the Iowa Code, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. 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. If the individual operating a bicycle is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways after proceeding past a stop sign without stopping or past a steady red traffic - control light, the collision is deemed prima facie evidence of the individual's failure to yield the right of way. 28.35.030. League of Michigan Bicyclists Legal Desk: No person may operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device to compose, read, or send an electronic message, when the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic; A provisional license holder may not operate a vehicle while communicating over, or otherwise operating, a cellular or wireless telephone, whether handheld or hands free, when the vehicle is in motion; and. 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. that no person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within the Central Business District except on those sidewalks expressly designated by Order of the Mayor. A bicyclist may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and move into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard; A bicyclist upon a sidewalk shall give an audible warning before overtaking and passing a pedestrian and yield the right of way to all pedestrians on the sidewalk; A bicyclist may not operate on a sidewalk in a careless manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property; A bicyclist may not operate at a speed greater than an ordinary walk when approaching or entering a crosswalk or potentially crossing motor vehicle traffic; A bicyclist may not operate an electric assisted bicycle on a sidewalk; and. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right curb or edge, including those caused by substandard width lanes; When avoiding riding in a lane that must turn or diverge to the right; and. Source: Ohio Rev. the individual slows to a reasonable speed; and. No other vehicles are present at the intersection to actuate the signal and the operator of the bicycle reasonably believes the signal is vehicle actuated; and. You can see the design here. 29-A 2411; 101. An individual operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk or a pedestrian crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian; An individual shall not operate a bicycle upon a sidewalk or a pedestrian crosswalk if that operation is prohibited by an official traffic control device; and. Motorized Bike Laws. Prescribe penalties for operating a bicycle on public roads or streets within the locality without an attached license plate, tag, or adhesive decal. 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. Utah protects vulnerable users of a highway by making it a Class C misdemeanor if an operator of a motor vehicle knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly: If bodily injury occurs as a result of any of the actions above, then the driver may be charged with a class B misdemeanor. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Georgia are generally found in the Georgia Code (Ga. Code Ann. 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. Rev. 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. A court may also impose: 1) License suspension; and 2) An order of restitution. Source: LB716 signed by Governor on April 20, 2016. These include: Source: Miss. A person younger than 21 years old still must wear a helmet approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation when operating or riding on a motorcycle. 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. 27-49-111; 27-51-301. No operator of a commercial motor vehicle shall engage in texting while driving. 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. 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 convicted person for the charge can be fined no more than $2,000 and additionally may be ordered to participate in a motor vehicle safety course, and perform up to 150 hours of community service. Mississippi currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Miss. What sets a true motorized bike apart from a scooter or a moped is the do-it . NCSL works in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to bring you up to date, real-time information about traffic safety bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Oklahoma has no helmet law. Code), available here http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/statutes/cent-code.html. However, if the driver of a motor vehicle cannot pass a bicycle at a distance of three feet or greater, the driver may slow and pass if doing so will not endanger the safety of the operator of the bicycle. ), available here: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/prefaces/toc. 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. Idaho does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction. Ann. In Arizona, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Utah requires that no person open the door of any vehicle in the path of any approaching vehicle or bicycle. North Dakota has no helmet law. The District of Columbia does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. California requires that any person under the age of 18 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. Source: N/A. Source: Del. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. 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. In all cases, the safe passing distance must not interfere with the safe operation of the bicycle. 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. Proceeding with caution and reducing the speed of the vehicle to a safe speed and leaving a reasonable and prudent distance by providing a minimum of 3 feet of clearance while passing such bicyclist, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe. South Dakota 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 electric motor may not have a power output more than 750 A bicyclist approaching a stop sign must slow down and, if required for safety, stop before entering the intersection. 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. Code tit. 545.424; 545.425. 75 Pa. Cons. The contact causes physical injury to the bicyclist or the pedestrian. Rev. Source: N.M. Stat. A subsequent offense must have been committed within 2 years of the prior offense. In addition, a governing body of a municipality may restrain or prohibit the firing of firecrackers or guns, the use of a bicycle or similar conveyance, the use of a firework or similar material, or any other amusement or practice tending to annoy persons passing on a street or sidewalk. 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 Nevada, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Nebraska repealed its law that required the use of a sidepath in 2016 thanks to LB716. When riding on a sidewalk a person has all the rights and all the duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Stat. Utah'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 may apply to bicyclists. Comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection for one hundred twenty seconds; and. These include: Source: Nev. Rev. Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles compilation of Statutes & Regulations: Compilation of laws from 2003 by Alaska Department of Transportation: Local organization blog archive related to legislation/laws: Compilation of laws by Arctic Bicycle Club: If overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. Such bicycle traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. However, the Iowa Drivers Manual does advise that motorists should be careful when opening vehicle doors because road widths can force bicyclists to ride close to parked vehicles where they may be injured by an opening door: http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ods/dlmanual/dlmanual.pdf. "Infliction of Serious Bodily Injury to a Vulnerable Road User" is a class 1 traffic misdemeanor. In Georgia, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Source: Ky. Rev. Utah defines a vulnerable user of a highway as a pedestrian, including a worker upon a highway or providing emergency services; a person riding an animal; or a person operating any of the following on a highway: (1) a farm tractor or implement of husbandry, without an enclosed shell; (2) a skateboard; (3) Roller skates; (4) In-line skates; (5) a bicycle; (6) an electrically-assisted bicycle; (7) a moped; (8) a motor-driven cycle; (9) a motorized scooter; (10) a motorcycle; or (11) a manual wheelchair. Source: Ariz. Rev. Georgia provides that its state 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 from requiring the registration and inspection of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee. Texas does not have a law that sets a specific distance for a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle. tit. Alaska's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to only "motor vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft" and therefore does not apply to bicyclists. New Mexico does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. For more information on such plates please visit: http://bmv.ohio.gov/sp_share_the_road.stm. A person shall not ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk in a business district unless permitted by official traffic-control devices, or when a usable bicycle-only lane is available adjacent to the sidewalk. New Hampshire prohibits any vehicle from driving upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except when a permanent or authorized temporary driveway crosses the sidewalk area. A person may not operate a motor vehicle while engaging in text messaging. 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. Oklahoma currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Okla. Stat. The operator of a vehicle that passes a bicyclist proceeding in the same direction may not make a right turn at any intersection or into any highway or driveway unless the turn can be made with reasonable safety. Transp. If you are interested in bicycling education videos, check out our Smart Cycling videos. Veh. Continuing straight at an intersection where the bicycle lane or path is to the right of a lane from which a motor vehicle must turn right. Louisiana does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. 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. 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. 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