The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of South Dakota are generally found in Title 32 of the South Dakota Codified Laws (S.D. 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. An operator of a motor vehicle may pass a bicycle traveling in the same direction in a no-passing zone only when it is safe to do so. E-bikes are emissions-free, low impact and operate silently. New Mexico does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Indiana has no helmet law. Maine does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Source: Ky. Rev. 23 1033; 1035. 291C-1; 291C-142. 18 2214. 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. Has 1.5 brake horsepower or less. 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: D.C. Code Mun. Stat. Codified Laws), available here: http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/index.aspx. The general rule is that: If the right-hand lane then available for traffic is wide enough to be safely shared with overtaking vehicles, a bicyclist shall ride far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of such overtaking vehicles unless other conditions make it unsafe to do so. Source: N.D. In Colorado, bicycles are defined as vehicles. 28.35.030. State traffic laws and vehicle codes remain the sole domain of states and state legislatures. New Jersey 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. 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. Source: N.M. Stat. This guide also features laws from the Alaska Statutes (Alaska Stat. Laws), available here http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28awasi3bkmkduuvfsexvoryai%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=mclbasicsearch. No operator of a commercial motor vehicle shall engage in texting while driving. New Jersey currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.J. Stat. 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 load or unload passengers. Sign up to receive our e-news in your inbox. 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 an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian. 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. Colorado Department of Transportation Bike-Ped Manual: A person using a skateboard, roller skates or in-line skates. New Hampshire does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. These include: Massachusetts currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Mass. Code Ann., Transp. Code Ann. 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. Source: Idaho Code Ann. 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. Code Ann. 56-5-3445; 56-5-3230. Motorized bicycles cannot be registered in New York according to state law. A bicyclist operating on a crosswalk or sidewalk shall yield the right of way to a vehicle if crossing the road at a point other than within a marked crosswalk or withing an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. An important consideration for Class 1-3 electric bikes is that they are generally on parity with bicycles in terms of being allowed in bike lanes, sidewalks, bike paths and national parks. When a bicyclist is operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk a bicyclist shall have the rights and duties of a pedestrian in the same circumstances. Source: N/A, Authorization for Local Regulation of bicycles, Alabama 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 any unsafe condition or potential conflict, including one caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane; or, A person propelling a vehicle by human power upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances; and. The holder of an intermediate license may not operate a moving motor vehicle while using a wireless communications device unless the holder is using the device to report illegal activity, summon medical or other emergency help, or prevent injury to a person or property. 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. To travel no more than two abreast when traffic is not impeded. ), available here: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutesMain.cfm. ), available here http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/mscode/. In addition no person shall transport a child under the age of one year as a passenger on a bicycle except on a bicycle trailer or in an infant sling and such child transported in a bicycle trailer or infant sling is wearing a bicycle helmet. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Georgia are generally found in the Georgia Code (Ga. Code Ann. In addition, South Carolina provides that: South Carolina does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. 40, 22; Mass. In addition there are the following specific restrictions: Sources: Cal. Stat. West Virginia does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. 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. Delaware provides that the driver of a motor vehicle, when approaching a bicyclist traveling in the same direction, shall ensure the safety and protection of the bicyclist by: Delaware requires that any person under the age of 18 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to operate a motor vehicle in a careless or distracted manner such that the careless or distracted operation is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury to a vulnerable road user who is lawfully present on the highway at the time of injury. 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. These devices must still register with the state Motor Vehicle Commission and riders must also be at least 15, have a valid license, insurance and wear a helmet. Source: Wash. Rev. Ch. Nevada'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. Colorado 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. 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: Alaska Admin. Rev. In Alabama, an electric bicycle is considered a "motor-driven cycle." Under the law, electric bicycles are not required to follow the same rules of the road as traditional bicycles. Arkansas gives a person biking in a crosswalk the rights and duties of a pedestrian. 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. Code Ann. Nevada does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. 300.010(41); 307.188. In Alabama 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 32-5A. However, in 2000, in State v. Carr, 761 So.2d 1271 (2000),the Louisiana Supreme Court held that this law was not applicable to a bicycle because both the interpretation and intention of the law was ambiguous in its application to bicycles. However, Texas has designated April as Child Safety Month which, amongst other things, promotes ways to reduce accidental injury and death through the use of bicycle helmets. Source: S.C. Code Ann. Grab a copy of the Missouri Driver Guide and Motorcycle Operator Manual and study up. 42-4-1301; 42-1-102. That means that a motor- whether electric or gas-powered - is attached to a regular bike that propels the bike just by pulling on a throttle. Hawaii requires that every bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as near to the right-hand curb, on the edge of the roadway, or on the shoulder off of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction; except under any of the following situations: Hawaii provides that unless otherwise prohibited, a bicycle may be driven at a speed of ten miles per hour or less on a sidewalk or sidewalk area; provided that the driver of the bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and that bicycle riding shall be prohibited on sidewalks in business districts. Regs. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, motorized pedal cycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction; When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions including those caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle or motorized pedal cycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane; When approaching a place where a right turn is authorized; or. However, the failure of any person to wear a required helmet shall not constitute negligence per se, contributory negligence or assumption of risk, and shall not in any way bar, preclude or foreclose an action for personal injury or wrongful death by or on behalf of such person. There are many different local laws concerning what constitutes a motorized bike, and the regulations for use vary widely in different areas. The District of Columbia does not require that a bicyclist ride as near to the right side of the road as practicable. In Nevada, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Code), available here http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/statutes/cent-code.html. If you are interested in Share the Road license plates the following websites may be helpful: West Virginia does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Stat. Alabama 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. Code Ann., Transp. Source: Me. South Carolina requires that every bicyclist operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable. West Virginia does not specifically provide for local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles or require registration of bicycles, although such authorities may regulate the operation of bicycles through the exercise of their other legal powers. In addition, every driver must exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused, incapacitated or intoxicated person. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of New Hampshire are generally found in Chapter 265 of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes (N.H. Rev. The governing authority may be petitioned to remove restrictions upon demonstration that the path has become inadequate due to capacity, maintenance, or other causes. A person may not drive a school bus or transit vehicle while using a wireless telephone. States with a three-tiered classification system typically exempt an e-bike from registration, licensure and insurance requirements to differentiate between e-bikes and other motorized vehicles such as mopeds and scooters. Georgia requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. 24 13-103, granting powers to the City of South Burlington. Mass. Nebraska currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Neb. Ann. In West Virginia, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Stat. Code Ann. Wyoming does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. New Mexico 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 their registration and licensing, including the requirement of a registration fee. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. Rhode Island does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Ann. To throw any stone, rock, missile or any substance at any bicycle; or, Wrongfully to injure, deface or damage any bicycle or any part thereof, If a driver violates certain laws related to driving in a school zone and is the proximate cause of a collision with a pedestrian or a person riding a bicycle there are increased penalties due to such collision; 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. 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. 21-902; 11-176. 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. There has been a steady stream of legislative action at statehouses regarding e-bikes since 2015. However, the rider of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk. Michigan does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. North 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. ), available here: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-484B.html, or here: http://search.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS.html. 13 02.400, Alaska generally allows bicycles on sidewalks, but no person may ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk in a business district or where prohibited by an official traffic-control device. The bicycle has been brought to a complete stop; The traffic-control signal continues to show a red light for an unreasonable time; The traffic-control signal is apparently malfunctioning or, if programmed or engineered to change to a green light only after detecting the approach of a motor vehicle, the signal has apparently failed to detect the arrival of the bicycle; and. Tennessee 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: Tennessee does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway must obey all traffic rules applicable to vehicles. Approaching a driveway or intersection where vehicles are permitted to turn right from a lane to the left of the bicycle lane. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. Source: http://www.dmvnv.com/platescharitable.htm. 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. tit. 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). Oklahoma'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. In fact a new law was passed in 2000 which specifically addresses law enforcement interactions with bicyclists who are under the influence. Source: Colo. Rev. Mississippi does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but has several statutes aimed at protecting bicyclists specifically. 3; Minn. Stat. Louisiana does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but protects bicyclists by providing that: Louisiana currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: La. 291C-150; 74 H. 308, 844 P.2d 670. Source: Me. In Michigan 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 257 of the Michigan Code, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. 18 1201.9-13. Ann. 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. Source: Va. Code Ann. Louisiana requires that any person under the age of 12 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. Tennessee requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. A bicyclist may use a lane other than the right-hand lane when: overtaking and passing another a slower vehicle proceeding in the same direction; preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; the right-hand lane is a dedicated right-turn lane and the bicyclist does not intend to turn right; 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. In New Hampshire bicycles are vehicles and this prohibition applies to bicycles. Deemed a motor vehicle with respect to homeowner's/renter's insurance. Compilation of bicycling laws by KRQE news: No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon a public highway while using a mobile telephone to engage in a call while such vehicle is in motion. No person shall ride a bicycle equipped with a motor on any sidewalk. Arkansas requires that the driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a roadway shall exercise due care and pass to the left at a safe distance of not less than three feet and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle. However, at this time no Share the Road plates are offered. A skateboard;5. However, Arizona's law requiring three feet between an overtaking motor vehicle and a bicycle provides penalties for a violation of that requirement that results in injury and those penalties do not apply if the bicyclist who is injured was in a vehicular traffic lane when a designated bicycle lane or path is present and passable. Stat. In Wisconsin 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 under Chapter 346 of the Wisconsin Statutes, except for those provisions that by their express terms apply only to motor vehicles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. Minnesota currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Minn. Stat. Florida defines a vulnerable road user as: Florida protects vulnerable road users by providing that a driver who is convicted of a hit and run: Florida currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Florida 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: Florida allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Florida 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 in the lane marked for bicycle use if a lane is marked for bicycle use. 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. The manual further states that [i]f you ever have a crash or get a traffic ticket because a trafficlight won't turn green, it's the fault of whoever installed the detector. This guidance is based on the light being defective due to its inability to detect and accommodate bicyclists. Stat. Obey all traffic signs and signals. Source:Alaska Stat. West Virginia requires that the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle traveling in the same direction shall pass to the left of the bicycle at a distance of not less than three feet at a careful and reduced speed, and may not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle. Texas 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. 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