Never ride against traffic - Motorists aren't looking for bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the road. These include: Massachusetts currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Mass. Codified Laws), available here: http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/index.aspx. Wyoming 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. New Mexico's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to vehicles and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. Oregon requires that no person open any door of a vehicle unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so and it can be done without interference with the movement of traffic, or with pedestrians and bicycles on sidewalks or shoulders. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. In 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. 41-6a-1106; 41-6a-1702. These include: Sources: Conn. Gen. Stat. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. In Idaho, bicycles are defined as vehicles. 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. Code), available here http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/statutes/cent-code.html. 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. Texas requires that a person operating a bicycle on a roadway, at a speed less than the speed of traffic, shall ride as near as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway, unless: Texas does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. 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. 40-6-165(e); 40-6-241.1; 40-6-241.2. Deemed a motor vehicle with respect to homeowner's/renter's insurance. Code Ann., Transp. Shall come to a full and complete stop at the intersection, and. A motorized bicycle or tricycle, including an electric-assisted bicycle;3. 18 1200; 1201. Hawaii requires e-bikes to be registered and to pay a one-time fee of $30. In New Mexico, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. 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. Owners of non-electric bicycles in Hawaii must register their bikes as well, but the fee is $15. Approaching a driveway or intersection where vehicles are permitted to turn right from a lane to the left of the bicycle lane. Wyoming provides that its state traffic laws do not prevent local authorities, with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of their police power, from regulating the operation of bicycles and requiring the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee. Signs indicating such prohibition shall be conspicuously posted in general areas where the riding of bicycles, is prohibited; No person shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk, or across a roadway on a crosswalk, where such use of bicycles is prohibited by official traffic control devices; A person riding a bicycle on a sidewalk, shared-use path, or across a roadway on a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian; and. 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. When operating on a bicycle lane or bicycle path. 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. Failure to wear a helmet shall not be considered as evidence of negligence per se, contributory negligence, or assumption of the risk in any civil suit arising out of any accident in which a person under 16 years of age is injured. The law enforcement officer shall not provide the assistance offered if the bicycle rider refuses to accept it. ), available here: http://leg1.state.va.us/000/src.htm. 21 4176B; 4176C. Source: Ind. Specifically in the motorized bike law. In Arizona 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 Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of Title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Missouri'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. tit. ), available here: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/LawSearch.aspx. 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. Therefore bicycles are to be driven upon the right half of the roadway except under the following circumstances: Source: Ark. New Hampshire requires that no person open the door of a 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. Code), available here: http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/folioproxy.asp?url=http://wwwjnu01.legis.state.ak.us/cgi-bin/folioisa.dll/aac. 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. Nebraska requires that the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall exercise due care, which shall include, but not be limited to, leaving a safe distance of no less than three feet clearance, when passing a bicycle and shall maintain such clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle. South Dakota 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. 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 does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. 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. Veh. ), available here http://kslegislature.org/li/b2011_12/statute/. It does not provide a maximum speed when the bicycle is being propelled by a combination of human and motor power, which is how e-bikes are predominantly ridden. New Hampshire does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Code Ann. Ohio currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Ohio Rev. Louisiana has a law that makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, vessel, or other means of conveyance while intoxicated. 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. 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 court may also impose: 1) License suspension; and 2) An order of restitution. Texas, in conjunction with the Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund, offers Share the Road license plates. 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. Massachusetts provides that except where its state traffic laws provide a rule, a city or town may make ordinances or bylaws, or the board of aldermen or the selectmen or the town council may make rules and orders, for the regulation of carriages and vehicles, and may set penalties for the violation thereof; and may set and receive an annual fee for each license granted to a person to use any such carriage or vehicle. California requires that the driver of a motor vehicle shall not overtake or pass a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway at a distance of less than three feet between any part of the motor vehicle and any part of the bicycle or its operator. No law was found in North Carolinathat 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. ), available here: http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/tncode/. 31-5-102(a)(lviii); 31-5-702. Stat. Regs. Yields the right of way to the driver of any vehicle approaching on such other highway from either direction. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on a side of a motor vehicle exposed to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload a passenger. without a reasonable margin of safety on the right side of the roadway. Bodily injury is a $200 fine. 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. 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. In addition, no person may leave a door open on the side of a vehicle nearest to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Stat. Minnesota's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to motor vehicles, which does not include vehicles moved by human power, and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. 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. Assuming the continued robust growth of the e-bike industry, state legislatures will likely continue to grapple with defining e-bikes, clarifying operation, safety and equipment standards and further distinguishing from motorized vehicles such as mopeds and scooters. Failure to wear a protective helmet shall not limit or apportion damages. Ohio does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Pennsylvania are generally found in Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (Pa. Cons. Ride without a reasonable safety margin on the right-hand side of the roadway. Source: Nev. Rev. 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. Stat. Local authorities may prohibit the operation of bicycles on any sidewalk or crosswalk under their jurisdiction; and. ), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 mph. The federal law permits e-bikes to be powered by the motor alone (a throttle-assist e-bike), or by a combination of motor and human power (a pedal-assist e-bike). The District of Columbia does not require that a bicyclist ride as near to the right side of the road as practicable. For more information on such plates please visit: https://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASApp/txdotrts/SpecialPlateOrderServlet?grpid=60&pltid=97. Utah allows a person bicycling approaching a stop sign to proceed through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign if: A person bicycling must treat a stop sign at an intersection with an active railroad grade crossing as a stop sign. An occupant of a vehicle to not throw any object or substance at a vulnerable user. 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. E-bikes vary widely in terms of shape and size, but the different types closely align with those of regular bicycles. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of North Dakota are generally found in Title 39 of the North Dakota Century Code (N.D. 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. Maine currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Me. When the lane is too narrow to share safely with a motor vehicle, When traveling at the same speed as traffic, or. Mass. Source: Okla. Stat. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian within the lane or about to enter the lane if such 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; or. A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian; A person propelling a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Kansas has no helmet law. Any city or town may require that be licensed and may charge reasonable fees for such licensing. 21-901.3; 21-1209(b) & (c). Colorado has codified a three foot passing requirement in three rules to address the variety of circumstances in which a bicyclist may be overtaken by a motorist. 21 101; 4193. No person shall use any wireless telecommunications device, whether handheld or otherwise, while driving a school bus. An investment in an electric bicycle is appealing to those who are looking to replace short trips typically made by car, therefore the investment can be justified if the buyer factors in the reduced cost of car maintenance and fuel. 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. Arizona requires that, when overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction, a person driving a motor vehicle shall exercise due care by leaving a safe distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than three feet until the motor vehicle is safely past the overtaken bicycle. Code Ann. Iowa'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. State legislation has focused on three dynamics: The District of Columbia (D.C.) and 44states in some manner define an electric bicycle: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Overtaking or passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; Preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; Reasonably necessary to avoid conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or lanes that are too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to travel safely side by side within such lanes; Approaching an intersection where right turns are permitted and there is a dedicated right turn lane, in which case a bicyclist may ride on the left-hand side of such dedicated lane, even if the bicyclist does not intend to turn right; Riding on a roadway designated for one-way traffic, when the bicyclist may ride as near to the left-hand curb or edge of such roadway as judged safe by the bicyclist; or. 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. Rhode Island does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. ), available here http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter85/Section11B. However, no negligence or liability shall be assessed on or imputed to any party on account of the failure to wear a required helmet. Stat. 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. Therefore, bicycles may be driven on sidewalks. Generally, Illinois 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), available here: http://search.leg.wa.gov/. A pedestrian, including a person on or within a public way engaged in work or the provision of emergency or roadside assistance; B. Motorized Bicycles are not considered to be mopeds or motorcycles. A subsequent offense must have been committed within 2 years of the prior offense. These include: Source: S.C. Code Ann. However, in New York City no person shall ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk unless permitted by an official sign. Source: Idaho Code Ann. 811.055; 814.410. No holder of a temporary instruction permit who has not attained the age of eighteen years and no holder of a probationary driver's license shall drive a motor vehicle on any street, highway, or property used by the public for purposes of vehicular traffic or parking while using in any manner an electronic wireless communications device. For Classes 1-3, the motor's electrical output is generally limited to 750W (1 HP) but a few states allow 1000W motor. 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. No law was found inNew Jerseythat 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. Doesn't exceed 50 cc. In Montana 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 in Chapters 7, 8, and 9 of the Montana Code, except for certain enumerated regulations and as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Use a cellular telephone or other handheld wireless communications device to engage in voice communications with another person, unless using a hands-free device, other than to activate, deactivate or initiate a feature or function on the device. These mandates usually cover both operators and passengers on the motorcycle. Source:https://www.pmc.org/license-plate. For more information on such plates please visit: http://mvl.ky.gov/MVLWeb/PIServlet?PlateId=7D&PersonalizeIndicator=Y, Source: Ky. Rev. A person operating a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that bicyclists must stop before entering a crosswalk or highway from a sidewalk or sidewalk area; and. tit. State Bike Laws Riding a bike is a healthy, fun and safe activity. 29-A 2070 (1-A). Ann. Ch.90, 14; Mass. Sources: Colo. Rev. State traffic laws and vehicle codes remain the sole domain of states and state legislatures. A person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk or a crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian; A person may not ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk or a crosswalk where the use of a bicycle is prohibited by official traffic control devices. Nebraska 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. Utah requires that no person open the door of any vehicle in the path of any approaching vehicle or bicycle. Source: D.C. Code Mun. South Carolina does not explicitly address the distance to be maintained by motorists while passing a bicycle, but requires that a driver of a motor vehicle must at all times maintain a safe operating distance between the motor vehicle and a bicycle. In Vermont there is no statute that generally defines what is considered a vehicle. Sources: Ariz. Rev. 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. Stat. ), available here http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=28. 18-9-116; 42-4-1008.5; 42-4-1402; 42-4-1402.5. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/vehicle/platenonprof.aspx. 66-1-4.19(B); 66-3-702. Please help us keep them up to date by contacting ken@bikeleague.org with any updates. 42-4-710; 42-4-1412(10). 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. 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