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. Due to Michigan's senseless motorcycle helmet repeal last . You can't drive faster than 25 miles per hour. Virginia provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a bicycle rider approaches an intersection that is controlled by a traffic light, the rider may proceed through the intersection on a steady red light if, and only if, the rider: Virginia provides that any locality may, by ordinance: The ordinance shall require the license plates, tags, or adhesive decals to be provided by and at the cost of the locality. ), available here: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-484B.html, or here: http://search.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS.html. 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. tit. Stat. Some states, including Alabama and Alaska, that define e-bikes in some manner still nonetheless require an operators license to ride an e-bike. Delaware 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. 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. For more information on such plates please visit: http://web01.dps.louisiana.gov/omv1.nsf/58c968bd569b099986256cdc000806eb/2f7d84fe6d8a49ab862578a8005d4e96?OpenDocument. 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. California does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Florida 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. 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. In Alaska 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 13-02. reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand edge of the roadway, including those caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. Required by law with age restrictions Some states only require a helmet to be used up to a certain age. Indiana currently has the following law aimed at distracted driving: Indiana 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: Indiana does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. A person lawfully operating a bicycle on a sidewalk, or on a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. The law enforcement officer shall not provide the assistance offered if the bicycle rider refuses to accept it. 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. If you are interested in bicycling education videos, check out our Smart Cycling videos. The current law requires all motorcycle riders to wear a helmet, but Tennessee Representative Jay Reedy and Senator Kerry Roberts are looking to change that. When preparing for a left turn or U-turn at an intersection or a left turn into a private road or driveway. Stat. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. As part of a2015 surveyof Americans regarding their opinions about e-bikes, 72 percent of respondents stated their top concern was safety. The legislature then modified its motorized bicycles definition by stating that such device is one that operates in excess of 20 MPH with a maximum motor-powered speed of 28 MPH. While exercising due care, treats the traffic control device as a stop sign, and determines it is safe to proceed. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Ohio are generally found in Title 45 of the Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Rev. 29-A 2411; 101. Codified Laws), available here: http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/index.aspx. 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. Arkansas does not specifically provide for local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles or require registration of bicycles, although such authorities may regulate the operation of bicycles through the exercise of their other legal powers. 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. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. tit. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. Vermont requires that the operator of a motor vehicle approaching or passing a vulnerable user, including a bicyclist, shall exercise due care, which includes increasing clearance, to pass the vulnerable user safely. A person who caused the death of a vulnerable user by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner may be charged with negligent homicide in the first degree, a class B felony. Montana currently has no laws that prohibit the use of devices associated with distracted driving. Persons eighteen years of age or older are prohibited from using a wireless telephone for the purpose of engaging in text messaging or other similar forms of manual data entry or transmission while operating a motor vehicles. In Wyoming bicycles are vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles and a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of a driver of a vehicle, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. In addition, a motor vehicle operator may pass a bicycle traveling in the same direction in a non-passing zone with the duty to execute the pass only when it is safe to do so. 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. In Wyoming, bicycles are defined as vehicles. 41-6a-1105 [effective May 5, 2021]. 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. There has been a steady stream of legislative action at statehouses regarding e-bikes since 2015. In that case the law enforcement officer shall: In addition, the law enforcement officer may impound the bicycle operated by an intoxicated bicycle rider if the officer determines that impoundment is necessary to reduce a threat to public safety, and there are no reasonable alternatives to impoundment. Ann. Arizona requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as far to the right as practicable. 2. The League is a 501(c)(3) organization. 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. 265:26-a; 259:122. Tennessee, in conjunction with the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation, offers Share the Road license plates. Louisiana requires that any person under the age of 12 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. No person under the age of 18 years shall operate a motor vehicle on a public street or highway or public vehicular area while using a mobile telephone or any additional technology associated with a mobile telephone while the vehicle is in motion. 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. 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. If the careless driving results in serious injury or death then it is a class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense. Ride without a reasonable safety margin on the right-hand side of the roadway. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of New Jersey are generally found in Chapter 39 of the New Jersey Permanent Statutes (N.J. Stat. Ohio currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Ohio Rev. Idaho currently prohibits texting while driving a moving motor vehicle, unless accomplished voice or a hands free device. A person riding a bicycle shall dismount before entering any crosswalk where required by official traffic control devices or local ordinances. These mandates usually cover both operators and passengers on the motorcycle. 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. Utah provides that if a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, a bicycle rider may be directed by a traffic-control device to use the path and not the roadway. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. Comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection for one hundred twenty seconds; and. Stat. With respect to speed, the research is mixed and somewhat inconclusive thus far with regards to the typical speed of e-bikes and how much that differs from traditional bicycles. Twenty-two states and D.C. have helmet laws that apply to all bicyclists, including e-bike riders, under a certain age, ranging from under 12 to 18 years of age. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Florida are generally found in Title XXIII of the Florida Statutes (Fla. ), available here http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/indexes/search.html. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Virginia are generally found in Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia (Va. Code Ann. Rev. Stat. New Hampshire currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.H. Rev. A person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk, or on a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal when necessary before overtaking and passing any pedestrian; No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district unless permitted by local authorities. Laws. Oklahoma currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Okla. Stat. 47-1-104. Source: Tex. Code 23110; 670; 21200. & Traf. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Alaska are generally found in Title 13, Chapter 2, of the Alaska Administrative Code (Alaska Admin. This law preempts local regulation of bicycles, except for local regulation of sidewalk riding as specifically provided in the law. It is important to note that "highway" refers to most roads in Kentucky and does not mean that these regulations only apply to limited-access or high-speed roads. The North Carolina Department of Transportation in its "Guide to North Carolina Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws" currently advises that this law does not apply to bicyclists. 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. Hawaii requires that whenever a usable bicycle lane has been provided on a highway, any person operating a bicycle at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time shall ride within such bicycle lane, except that such person may move out of the lane under any of the following situations: In Hawaii, bicycles are defined as vehicles. League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Summit, Bike League, Bicycle Friendly , Bicycle Friendly America, Bicycle Friendly State, Bicycle Friendly Community, Bicycle Friendly Business, Bicycle Friendly University, and BF, BFA, BFS, BFC, BFB and BFB are service marks of League of American Wheelmen, Inc.dba League of American Bicyclists. Code Ann. Washington currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Wash. Rev. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Utah are generally found in Title 41 of the Utah Code (Utah Code Ann. When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions, including fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to ride along the right-hand edge or curb. Ch.90, 13B; Mass. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Nebraska are generally found in Chapter 60 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes (Neb. 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. Riding a bike is a healthy, fun and safe activity. A person operating or riding on an agricultural tractor, A person using a wheelchair or motorized chair, or. Stat. Rev. Tennessee does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Source: N/A, Alaska 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. The following information highlights 13 areas of law that may minimize that risk and have the potential to reduce conflicts between bikes and cars (and other traffic). But, in Florida, when cyclists rides on sidewalks, they are . Washington provides that every city and town may by ordinance: Source: Wash. Rev. Code Ann. This front light must be turned on at all times when the bike is used on the highway. 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. A person who is authorized to drive under an intermediate license, a temporary learning permit or a temporary driving permit shall not operate a motor vehicle on a highway while using a wireless communication device to send or receive a written message while the motor vehicle is in motion; A person shall not use a wireless communication device while operating a passenger bus with a minor passenger on the bus; and. 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. A person may not throw any object at or in the direction of any person riding a bicycle, and. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge, including narrow width lanes. Cent. North Dakota requires that the driver of a vehicle shall leave a safe distance when overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a roadway and shall maintain clearance until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. New Jersey 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. Persons less than eighteen years of age from using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. Source: Ga. Code Ann. 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. In Illinois bicycles are not vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles, but a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of the driver of a vehicle as provided in the Illinois Vehicle Code, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. New Hampshire does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Kentucky are generally found in the Kentucky Administrative Code (KAR), available here: http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/601/014/020.htm. tit. In addition, no person shall leave a door on the side of a vehicle next to moving traffic open for longer than is necessary to load or unload a passenger. Arkansas has no helmet law. 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. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Arkansas are generally found in Title 27 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official Edition (Ark. Since that decision there has been no amendment to make the law mentioned in this section applicable to bicyclists. 40-6-165(e); 40-6-241.1; 40-6-241.2. 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.Source: N/A, Alabama has passed a law prohibiting writing, sending, or reading text messages on an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Nevada's . No person shall use any wireless telecommunications device, whether handheld or otherwise, while driving a school bus. 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. Utah currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Utah Code Ann. The League of American Bicyclists is not responsible for any exclusions, omissions, deletions, or changes of relevant laws. ), available here: http://search.cga.state.ct.us/dtsearch_pub_statutes.html. 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