Failure to wear a protective helmet shall not limit or apportion damages. In North Dakota, bicycles are defined as vehicles for some purposes including North Dakota's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances. Hawaii currently has no laws to prevent or punish distracted driving. Source: Nev. Rev. 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. Required by law with age restrictions Some states only require a helmet to be used up to a certain age. Ride over or through hazards at the edge of a roadway, including but not limited to fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow lanes; or. Source: S.C. Code Ann. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. New York requires that the operator of a vehicle overtaking, from behind, a bicycle proceeding on the same side of a roadway shall pass to the left of such bicycle at a safe distance until safely clear. A person operating a bicycle upon on a one-way highway roadway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as close to the left side of the roadway as practicable judged safe by the bicyclist. Source: Ind. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; or. 21-901.3; 21-1209(b) & (c). E-bike means a bicycle with two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals for human propulsion, and an electric motor. Source: Me. In addition, no person shall leave open any door of a motor vehicle located on a highway for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Tennessee 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. A person shall not, while operating a motor vehicle on a highway : Manually type or enter text into a cellular telephone or other handheld wireless communications device, or send or read data using any such device to access or search the Internet or to engage in non-voice communications with another person, including, without limitation, texting, electronic messaging and instant messaging; or. does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Code 46.61.755; 46.61.261. 484C.110; 484A.320. 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. Compilation of Bicycle laws by Utah Department of Health: Compilation of Bicycle laws by Utah Bicycling Coalition: Utah Department of Transportation Bicycle & Pedestrian Guide: Salt Lake City Police Department Bicycling resources: A motorist to exercise due care in passing a vulnerable user, which includes increasing clearance, to pass the vulnerable user safely; A motorist to not, in a careless or imprudent manner, approach, pass, or maintain speed unnecessarily close to a vulnerable user; and. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. In Kansas 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 8 of the Kansas Statutes, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. A surcharge shall be imposed equivalent to one hundred per cent of the fine established or imposed for the violation of certain laws regulating the right of way at intersections when the driver of a vehicle fails to grant or yield the right-of-way to a person riding a bicycle. 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. Code Ann. When necessary to avoid hazardous conditions, including those caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side in the lane. Colorado defines a "vulnerable road user" as: (a) A pedestrian; (b) A person engaged in work upon a roadway or upon utility facilities along a roadway; (c) A person providing emergency services within a right-of-way; (d) A peace officer who is outside a motor vehicle and performing the peace officer's duties in a right-of-way; (e) A person riding or leading an animal; OR (f) A person lawfully using any of the following on a public right-of-way, crosswalk, or shoulder of the roadway: (I) A bicycle, electrical assisted bicycle, tricycle, or other pedal-powered vehicle; (II) A farm tractor or similar vehicle designed primarily for farm use; (III) A skateboard; (IV) Roller skates; (V) In-line skates; (VI) A scooter; (VII) A moped;(VIII) A motorcycle; (IX) An off-highway vehicle; (X) An animal-drawn, wheeled vehicle; (XI) Farm equipment; (XII) A sled; (XIII) An electric personal assistive mobility device; (XIV) A wheelchair; (XV) A baby stroller; OR (XVI) A nonmotorized pull wagon. Mississippi'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 applies to bicyclists. 28.35.030. In Kansas, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Code 46.61.667; 46.61.668; 46.20.075. Motorized bicycle need not be registered, titled, or display a license plate. North Dakota does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. Rev. When operating a bicycle upon a roadway, a bicyclist must exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. 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. 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. Stat. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Share the Road pamphlet: It shall be unlawful to harass, taunt, or maliciously throw objects at or in the direction of any person riding a bicycle; and. 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. Conditions that may require riding away from the edge of the roadway include including a lane that is too narrow for the bicycle and an overtaking vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. 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. Source: Ala. Code 32-5A-52; 22-27-90, Alabama requires that wherever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. In addition, the North Carolina Drivers Handbook does not advise motorists on the dangers of opening a door into traffic, although there is a chapter about sharing the road with bicyclists and other vehicles: http://www.ncdot.gov/download/dmv/handbooks_ncdl_english.pdf. 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. Maine Department of Transportation Compilation of laws: The Bicycle Coalition of Maine Compilation of laws: The bicycle rider fails to ride in conformance with the laws requiring riding to the right side of the roadway or riding within a bike lane paved to a smooth surface, A passing clearance of less than 3 feet is caused solely by the bicycle rider failing to maintain a steady course, or. Missouri Department of Transportation Compilation of laws: St. Joseph Area Transportation Study Organization Bicycle pamphlet: Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation Legal resources: Intentionally interfere with the movement of a person who is lawfully riding a bicycle; or. Code Ann. 85 11B. The driver of the motor vehicle shall maintain the required separation until safely past the overtaken bicycle. New Hampshire currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.H. Rev. A Class 3 felony if the violation results in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to another. 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 convicted person for the charge can be fined no more than $2,000 and additionally may be ordered to participate in a motor vehicle safety course, and perform up to 150 hours of community service. Provide for the public sale or donation to a charitable organization of any bicycle that has been in the possession of the police or sheriff's department, unclaimed, for more than thirty days; Require every resident owner of a bicycle to obtain a license therefore and a license plate, tag, to be substantially attached to the bicycle; Prescribe the license fee, the license application forms and the license form; and. Ann. ), available here http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter85/Section11B. California does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. 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In Oregon, bicycles are defined as vehicles. At least 75% of the funds generated by the plates must go to: For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/specialtytags/miscellaneous/share_the_road.html. Stat. 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. South Dakota requires that, when overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction, a person driving a motor vehicle shall allow a minimum of 3 foot separation between the right side of the drivers vehicle, including any mirror or other projection, and the left side of the bicycle if the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less and shall allow a minimum of 6 feet of separation if the posted speed limit is greater than 35 mph. Oregon protects vulnerable road users by providing increased penalties if the court determines that a person guilty of careless driving contributed to the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable user of a public way: In addition, Oregon provides that the offense of vehicular assault of a bicyclist or pedestrian is a Class A misdemeanor which occurs if: Source: Or. Stat. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a motor vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Stat. 63-3-103; 63-3-1303. Oregon requires that the driver of a motor vehicle pass a person operating a bicycle by driving to the left of the bicycle at a safe distance (a distance that is sufficient to prevent contact with the person operating the bicycle if the person were to fall into the driver's lane of traffic) and returning to the lane of travel once the motor vehicle is safely clear of the overtaken bicycle. Equip their bicycles with a front white light visible from 500 feet and either a red reflector or a lamp emitting a red light which . In Maryland, bicycles are defined as vehicles. Wisconsin does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. 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. Code tit. ), available here http://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll?clientID=410167&depth=2&expandheadings=off&headingswithhits=on&infobase=statutes.nfo&softpage=TOC_Frame_Pg42. 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. The traffic control signal continues to show a red light for an unreasonable time; The traffic control 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. ), available here http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1815&ChapterID=49. Texas provides that its state traffic laws shall not prevent a local authority, with respect to a highway under its jurisdiction and in the reasonable exercise of the police power, from the operation and requiring registration and licensing of a bicycle or electric bicycle, including payment of a registration fee. Owners of non-electric bicycles in Hawaii must register their bikes as well, but the fee is $15. Any driver of a motor vehicle who, in a careless and imprudent manner, drives the vehicle unnecessarily close to, toward, or near a bicyclist is guilty of the offense of careless driving, which is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense. 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. 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. Source: Kan. 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. 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. 801.608; 811.135; 811.060. Code 46.61.190;46.61.184;47.36.025. Rev. Even though your motorized bicycle isn't a traditional passenger vehicle or a full-on motorcycle, you still must follow state traffic laws and regulations while operating it. Delaware Bicycle Council Bike Law resources: Compilation of Bicycle Laws from Delaware Code: Distracted driving, meaning inattentive driving while operating a motor vehicle that results in the unsafe operation of the vehicle is prohibited where such inattention is caused by: Interacting with pets or unsecured cargo, Using personal communications technologies, or. When riding on a sidewalk a person has all the rights and all the duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. See our privacy policy. 21 4176B; 4176C. E-bikes are emissions-free, low impact and operate silently. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, pedestrian, or other vehicle within the bike lane if the overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the bike lane; When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway; When reasonably necessary to leave the bike lane to avoid debris or other hazardous condition; or. 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. Wisconsin requires that an operator of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction exercise due care, leaving a safe distance, but in no case less than 3 feet clearance, when passing the bicycle and maintain such clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle. Stat. North Carolina does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. No person operating a vehicle that overtakes and passes a person riding a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall make a right turn unless the turn can be made with reasonable safety and will not impede the travel of the person riding the bicycle. 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. 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. Due to Michigan's senseless motorcycle helmet repeal last . Colorado does not provide any modifications to the requirement to come to a complete stop when directed to stop by traffic control devices and does not authorize bicyclists to disobey traffic lights that fail to detect bicyclists. Two motorized bicyclists may ride abreast of one another, but may not ride in the same lane as motor vehicles. Engaging in any other activity which causes distractions; No person shall use a mobile telephone or other electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle in the District of Columbia unless the telephone or device is equipped with a hands-free accessory; A person shall not use a mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories, while operating a moving school bus that is carrying passengers; A person who holds a learner's permit shall be prohibited from using any mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories. District Department of Transportation Bicycle Law website: Washington Area Bicyclist Association Bike Law resources: Potomac Pedalers Summary of Bicycling Laws: Education and awareness programs, for bicycle safety and motorist safety, with emphasis on sharing the roadway by all users. Minnesota requires that bicyclists shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations: Minnesota allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Minnesota does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Kansas requires that wherever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. Source: Mo. Gen. Laws. However, no negligence or liability shall be assessed on or imputed to any party on account of the failure to wear a required helmet. Transp. The electric motor may not have a power output more than 750 Source: Alaska Stat. For any questions about this State's bike laws, or about your rights to the road, contact Florida's Bike Law Attorney Peter Wilborn directly. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Montana are generally found in Chapter 61 of the Montana Code Annotated (Mont. New Hampshire requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride with traffic on the right portion of the road as far as practicable except when it is unsafe to do so or: Source: N.H. Rev. 55-8-101(77); 55-8-172. Code 39-10-52.1; 39-07-01. When overtaking and passing another roller skier, bicycle or other vehicle proceeding in the same direction; When preparing for or making a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; When proceeding straight in a place where right turns are permitted; and. 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. In Rhode Island 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 Chapters 12 through 27 of Title 31 of the Rhode Island Statutes, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. This guidance is likely based on Pennsylvanias law regarding inoperable or malfunctioning signals, which instructs vehicular traffic facing a red or completely unlighted signal to stop in the same manner as at a stop sign and proceed in the same manner as one would proceed after making a stop at a stop sign. A person who commits the above offense is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. Duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same direction ; or person has all the duties applicable to certain. 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