Any locality may provide that the license plates, tags, or adhesive decals shall be valid for the life of the bicycles to which they are attached or for such other period as it may prescribe and may prescribe such fee as it may deem reasonable. Source: N/A. Washington Department of Transportation Bicycle law resources: Bicycle Alliance of Washington Bicycle law resources: Washington Bike Law Highlights of the law: A person may not drive or operate a motor vehicle on a public street or highway while: Using a cell phone or other electronic communications device, unless the use is accomplished by hands-free equipment; A holder of a level one instruction permit who is under the age of eighteen years shall be prohibited from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; and. The person recklessly operates a vehicle upon a highway in a manner that results in contact between the person's vehicle and a bicyclist or a pedestrian; and. 4511.19; 4511.01. In Illinois, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Vermont are generally found in Title 23 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated (Vt. Stat. Compilation of Bicycle laws by Palmetto Cycling Coalition: Compilation of Bicycle laws by South Carolina Department of Transportation: Compilation of Bicycle laws by Bikelaw.com: When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or roadway; or. Source: Me. Missouri provides that any person operating a bicycle who enters or crosses an intersection against a red light shall have an affirmative defense to that charge if the person establishes all of the following conditions: Missouri 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. Ann. Utah requires that no person open the door of any vehicle in the path of any approaching vehicle or bicycle. Source: Ga. Code Ann. West Virginia 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. Iowa currently has the following law aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Iowa 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: Iowa does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. When reasonably necessary to leave the bike lane because the bike lane is overlaid with a right turn lane, merge lane, or other marking that breaks the continuity of the bike lane. 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. Codified Laws 32-20B-2; 32-20B-3. 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. A Class 3 felony if the violation results in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to another. The amended language has not yet been codified and made available through Alaska's state statute directory, although the amended language is nevertheless effective. You can pre-order a plate here:https://calbikeplate.com/. Source: Pennsylvania Bicycle Drivers Manual, available at http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/docs/pamanual.pdf. Bicycles are defined as vehicles and generally have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers. E-bikes also provide a new transportation and recreation option for people with disabilities and those with physical limitations. 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. 47 11-202.1 [Approved by Governor 5/10/21 not yet codified as of 7/7/21]. 316.003(75); 316.2065. New York Motorized Bicycle Laws. Use hand signals to communicate intended movements. New Jersey currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.J. Stat. Rhode Island has a vulnerable road user law. Code), available here http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd11c1a4.htm. 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. Arizona specifically provides that the driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection that has an official traffic control signal that is inoperative shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection and may proceed with caution only when it is safe to do so. 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. 85, 11B. The use of a wireless telephone or electronic communication device by an operator of a moving vehicle involved in the provision of public transportation service is unlawful. ), available here http://legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/TOC/IDStatutesTOC.htm. 41-6a-1106; 41-6a-1702. California Department of Motor Vehicles Safety Tips for Bicyclists and Motorists: California Department of Transportation Bicycle Codes, Laws, and Regulations: California Highway Patrol Bicycle Riding brochure: Compilation of laws by Sacramento Area Bicycling Advocates: Compilation of laws by Los Angeles Department of Transportation: Compilation of laws by California Bicycle Coalition: Any person who knowingly projects any object or substance at or against a bicyclist commits a class 2 misdemeanor. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ovs/plates/share.htm. Stat. 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. Oklahoma requires that no person shall the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so. Arizona Department of Transportation Bicycle & Pedestrian Program website: Local website with information and links related to Arizona bicycle laws: Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety Bike Safety website: Compilation of laws by the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists: Cannot use a handheld wireless telephone for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle, May use a hands-free wireless telephone or device for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle, Cannot use a wireless telephone for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle. 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. Ann. Georgia does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Kentucky offers Share the Road license plates. ), available here http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/. Illinois law allows local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles, low-speed gas bicycles and also require registration and licensing of the same, as well as requiring a registration fee. When the driver is passing a bicyclist's right side and the person operating the bicycle is turning left. Gen. Laws. Stat. No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon any public road or highway of this state while using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication; No person who holds a Class "E" learner's license or intermediate license shall operate a motor vehicle on any public road or highway of this state while using any wireless telecommunications device to engage in a call, unless the wireless telecommunications device is a hands-free wireless telephone; and. In Idaho, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Rev. tit. Rev. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Mississippi are generally found in Title 63 of the Mississippi Code (Miss. Source: N.J. Stat. Vehicles and horses generally cannot go on sidewalks, but bicycles are not vehicles under New Jersey law. Code Ann., Transp. ), available here: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/search.htm. No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon a highway while using a hand-held mobile telephone to engage in a call or while using a mobile electronic device while such vehicle is in motion, An operator of a motor vehicle may not type, send or read a text message with a hand-held mobile telephone or mobile electronic device while such vehicle is in motion, No person shall use a hand-held mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories, or a mobile electronic device while operating a moving school bus that is carrying passengers, No person under eighteen years of age shall use any hand-held mobile telephone, including one with a hands-free accessory, or a mobile electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle on a public highway. A person found guilty under this law shall be subject to the following punishments: Delaware allows people biking to treat a stop sign as a yield sign if the stop sign is on a roadway with two or fewer lanes. Source: W. Va. Code 17C-11A-4; 17C-11A-8; 17C-11A-6. In Oklahoma, a person operating a bicycle approaching a stop shall shall: slow down; if required to avoid an immediate hazard, stop at the stop sign before entering the intersection; and cautiously enter the intersection and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. West Virginia does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. Maine specifically provides that its traffic law governing where a bicycle should ride does not apply in a municipality that, by ordinance approved by the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Transportation, makes other provisions regarding the operating location of a bicycle on a roadway. Source: Tex. Stat. A person may not open the door of any motor vehicle with intent to strike, injure, or interfere with any person riding a bicycle. 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 receive or discharge passengers. 42-4-1301; 42-1-102. Code 46.61.755; 46.61.261. Maine does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. Transp. 13 02.065, Alaska has no helmet law. Idaho does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but requires that every driver of a vehicle exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle and give an audible signal when necessary. 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. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Minnesota are generally found in Chapter 169 of the Minnesota Statutes (Minn. preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private roadway or driveway; approaching an intersection with a right-turn lane if not turning right at the intersection; taking reasonably necessary precautions to avoid hazards or road conditions. Universal Citation: 47 OK Stat 47-1-104 (2020) A. New York'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. Maryland requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. 28.35.030. 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. 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. Source: Tenn. Code Ann. 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. Michigan does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. Colorado, in conjunction with Bicycle Colorado, offers Share the Road license plates. 504.633; 504.648. (16) The court may waive, reduce, or suspend payment of any fine imposed under subsection (3) or subsection (15) and may impose any other . Capital Region Planning Commission Compilation of laws: New Orleans Bicycle Club Compilation of laws: Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets Compilation of laws: A person who has not attained 18 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone or handheld electronic device. Iowa does not have a law that sets a specific distance for a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle. Gen. Laws. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Montana are generally found in Chapter 61 of the Montana Code Annotated (Mont. Nebraska repealed its law that required the use of a sidepath in 2016 thanks to LB716. 39:1-1; 39:4-14.1. Kansas does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. For example, Idahos law specifically states mopeds and motorcycles are not e-bikes and explicitly exempts e-bike operators from licensure, registration and titling requirements. Rhode Island currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: R.I. Gen. Laws 31-22-30; 31-22-11.8; 31-22-11.9; 31-23-51. Slow to the speed of an ordinary walk where pedestrians are present or reasonably expected to be present or if approaching a crosswalk, driveway, or other crossing where a motor vehicle is expected; Not suddenly leave the sidewalk or crosswalk and move into the path of another vehicle that is close enough to constitute an immediate hazard; and. 13 02.400, In Alaska, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Ann. Wisconsin currently has the following restrictions on distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Wisconsin requires that any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb of the unobstructed traveled roadway, except: Wisconsin provides that when local authorities permit bicycles on the sidewalk, every person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall exercise due care and give an audible signal when passing a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device rider, or a pedestrian proceeding in the same direction. The failure of a person to wear a bicycle helmet or the failure of a parent or guardian to prevent a child from riding a bicycle without a bicycle helmet may not be considered evidence of negligence or contributory negligence. Any person convicted of the above offense shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days. Code), available here: http://search.leg.wa.gov/. Massachusetts does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but has several rules aimed at protecting bicyclists specifically. The overtaking of a bicycle by a motor vehicle, or vice versa, is governed by general traffic laws and, in most circumstances, such overtaking must be done to the left at a safe distance. Regulating the operation of bicycles and requiring their registration and inspection, and the payment of a reasonable registration fee is presumed to be reasonable exercises of police power. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of New Mexico are generally found in Chapter 66 of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (N.M. Stat. If there was an alcohol concentration of less than 0.05, it shall be presumed that the defendant was not under the influence of alcohol; If there was an alcohol concentration of 0.05 or greater but less than 0.08, such fact shall not constitute a presumption that the defendant either was or was not under the influence of alcohol, but such fact may be considered, together with other competent evidence, in determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant; and. This requirement is currently scheduled to expire in 2018. Ann. Two motorized bicyclists may ride abreast of one another, but may not ride in the same lane as motor vehicles. Stat. Wisconsin 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. Let's consider an overview of the ones you need to keep in mind. No county, municipality or other political subdivision shall enact any ordinance restricting the use of cellular phones in any motor vehicle until such time as the state may authorize a county, municipality or other political subdivision to enact such an ordinance. 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. 23 4(21) & (82); 1136. 801.590; 814.400(2). bicycle with an electric motor is a motor vehicle and, if such a bicycle were used in the motorized mode, it could not be "operated on the highways of this state if unable to meet the requirements of 321.382." See 1980 Op. Sources: Conn. Gen. Stat. In addition, an individual operating a bicycle on a bikeway shall leave a safe distance when overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction on the bikeway, and shall maintain clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle or individual, Source: Minn. Stat. In Mississippi, there is no clear designation for an electric bicycle, but anattorney general opinionindicates that an electric bicycle would be considered a bicycle. 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. Yield to pedestrians using the sidewalk or crosswalk. Tennessee requires that the operator of a motor vehicle, when overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on the roadway, shall leave a safe distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than three feet and shall maintain the clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle. 29-A 2070 (1-A). When operating a bicycle upon a roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement and which has two or more marked traffic lanes, in which case a bicyclist may ride as near to the left-hand curb or left-hand edge of the roadway as practicable. Never ride against traffic - Motorists aren't looking for bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the road. Source: Ariz. Rev. 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. A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or pushing a bicycle across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. 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. 11-306(3.5), Illinois 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 regulating the operation of bicycles and requiring the registration and licensing of same, including the requirement of a registration fee. Source: Haw. Source: Utah Code Ann. North Dakota has no helmet law. Stat. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-11; 31-19-12. When preparing for or making a left turn at an intersection or into a driveway; When necessary to avoid hazardous conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, broken pavement, glass, sand, puddles, ice, or opening doors of parked vehicles. 55-8-101(77); 55-8-172. Connecticut requires that any person fifteen years of age or under riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. 28-101; 28-1381; 28-812. A person operating a bicycle my proceed through an intersection without stopping if they do those three steps. Source: N/A, Alaska prohibits the driving of a motor vehicle with an operating video display displaying non-authorized information that is in full view of a driver in a normal driving position while the motor vehicle is being driven. In North Carolina, bicycles are defined as vehicles. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Washington are generally found in Title 46 of the Revised Code of Washington (Wash. Rev. However, a majority of states only require use of a helmet up to a certain age, varying from age 17 to 20 years, or have . At least 25 states and D.C. have some sort of helmet requirement for e-bike riders and passengers. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection, an alley, private road or driveway. In Ohio bicycles are vehicles according to the statutes that define what a vehicle is. This requirement does not apply to a driver operating a motor vehicle: Oregon requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. ), available here http://legisweb.state.wy.us/statutes/statutes.aspx?file=titles/Title31/Title31.htm. A court may also impose: 1) License suspension; and 2) An order of restitution. 47 11-901b; 11-901c; 6-105. 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. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district; Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian; and. ), available here: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/prefaces/toc. Stat. Gen. Laws. ), available here http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/statutes.htm. 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. In Delaware, Iowa and Nebraska, electric bicycles are defined within the existing definition of a bicycle, therefore there is not a distinction when it comes to operation on trails. Ann. 85 11B. Michigan does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle adjacent to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Utah requires that in all circumstances, including when overtaking a bicyclist, an operator of a motor vehicle may not knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operate a motor vehicle within three feet of a moving bicycle, unless the operator of the motor vehicle operates the motor vehicle within a reasonable and safe distance of the bicycle. However, it isn't without some risk. Code tit. A bicyclist approaching a steady red traffic control light shall stop before entering the intersection and shall yield to all other traffic. 32:1(92); 32 194. Source: Nev. Rev. 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. Utah has no helmet law. New Hampshire does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. 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. In Oregon, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Kansas 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: Kansas does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. A person operating a moving motor vehicle while holding a wireless communications device to his or her ear is guilty of a traffic infraction; A person operating a moving motor vehicle who, by means of an electronic wireless communications device, sends, reads, or writes a text message, is guilty of a traffic infraction; and. New Hampshire currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.H. Rev. Laws), available here http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28awasi3bkmkduuvfsexvoryai%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=mclbasicsearch. In Arkansas, the definition of vehicle excludes bicycles. Arizona requires that no person open a door on a motor vehicle unless it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. Code Ann. 18-8004; 49-114; 49-123. If reasonably necessary to avoid conditions, including fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals or surface hazards. For the purposes of a vehicle overtaking and passing a bicycle, a safe distance shall mean not less than three feet on any of the following: Alabama law states that the definition of a safe distance as not less than three feet when passing a bicyclist shall only apply when a cyclist is riding within two feet of the right shoulder of the roadway.Source: COA 32-5A-82, Alabama requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet.Sources: COA 32-5A-283; 32-5A-285, Alabama began offering "I Share the Road" license plates in 2017. Source: Alaska Stat. 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. A school bus driver may not operate a school bus while communicating over, or otherwise operating, a cellular phone for personal reasons, whether handheld or hands free, when the vehicle is in motion. Oregon defines a "vulnerable user of a public way" as a pedestrian, a highway worker, a person riding an animal or a person operating any of the following on a public way, crosswalk or shoulder of the highway: (1) a farm tractor or implement of husbandry; (2) a skateboard; (3) Roller skates; (4) In-line skates; (5) a scooter; or (6) a bicycle. Kentucky provides that regulations promulgated by the Transportation Cabinet pre-empt municipal and other local government regulations concerning safety equipment but not method of operation. 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