Stat. Source: Ohio Rev. California specifically provides that statewide laws do not prohibit local authorities, by ordinance, from regulating the registration of bicycles and the parking and operation of bicycles on pedestrian or bicycle facilities, provided that such regulation is not in conflict with the provisions of the California Vehicle Code. New York Motorized Bicycle Laws. Georgia currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Ga. Code Ann. An electric personal assistive mobility device; that 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. In addition, every person riding a bicycle upon a public way has all of the rights and duties of a driver of a vehicle, except those provisions that by their nature can have no application and when otherwise specified under the vehicle code. Maryland requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less that the speed of traffic, ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable and safe, except when: Maryland generally prohibits the operation of vehicles on sidewalks, but specifically provides that where allowed by local ordinance, a person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area. Kansas requires that the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a 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. 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: Wash. Rev. Georgia'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. When riding upon a one-way street or highway with two or more marked lanes of travel, in which case a bicyclist may ride as close as is safe to the left-hand curb or edge of the street or highway. A motorized bicycle or tricycle, including an electric-assisted bicycle;3. Illinois has no helmet law. 169.011(92); 169.222. 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. 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. Delaware prohibits any person from riding a bicycle on a roadway while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or narcotic drugs to a degree which renders such person a hazard. This law distinguishes, at the federal level, e-bikes that can travel 20 mph or less under motor power alone from motorcycles, mopeds and motor vehicles. tit. Money from such plates goes into a fund to enhance public awareness of the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and motorists and to promote bicycle use and safety. 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. Indiana does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Nevada provides that any local authority may enact by ordinance traffic regulations which cover the same subject matter and which are not in conflict Nevada's traffic laws or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Colorado has no helmet law. Mississippi, in conjunction with the Bicycle Advocacy Group of Mississippi, offers Share the Road license plates. 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. Once the person has yielded, he may proceed through the steady red light with caution; However, a person making a right-hand turn must only slow to a reasonable speed and yield the right-of-way if required before cautiously making such a turn; and. 90 1; Ch. 21-902; 11-176. Source: Md. Texas has no helmet law. In South Carolina 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 5 of Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. 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. tit. An operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle within a school crossing zone unless the vehicle is stopped; or the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device. The person is operating a bicycle on a one-way roadway with two or more marked traffic lanes, in which case they may ride as near as practicable to the left curb or edge of the roadway. Source: Utah Code Ann. Code Ann. In Georgia, bicycles are defined as vehicles. New Jersey Department of Transportation Compilation of laws: Safe Routes to Schools New Jersey Compilation of laws: It is a traffic violation for any holder of a provisional license to use a mobile communication device while driving a motor vehicle. Stat. South Dakota 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. 577.010; 300.010. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle that is proceeding in the same direction; When reasonably necessary to avoid hazardous conditions including a lane on the roadway that is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side by side; When operating within a city as near as practicable to the left curb or edge of a roadway that is designated to allow traffic to move in only one direction along the roadway; When operating a bicycle alongside not more than one other bicycle as long as the bicycles are both being operated within a single lane and in a manner that does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic; and. Stat. The person is passing another vehicle moving in the same direction; The person is preparing to turn left at an intersection or onto a private road or driveway; There exists a condition on or of the roadway that prevents the person from safely riding next to the right curb or edge of the roadway; or. 29-A 2323; 2328. Since this holding the Washington State legislature has not attempted to change the DUI law so that it more readily applies to bicyclists. New Jersey requires that any person under the age of 17 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. 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. Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic. In addition, no person may leave a door open on a side of a vehicle adjacent to moving traffic for a period of time longer than is necessary to load or unload passengers. Idaho has modified its laws to accommodate bicyclists approaching stop signs and red lights as follows: Idaho 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. Source: Idaho Code Ann. In addition, if there is a license, tag, or adhesive license decal affixed to the bicycle the record owner shall be notified directly. 28-904; 28-101. A person operating a bicycle my proceed through an intersection without stopping if they do those three steps. Grab a copy of the Missouri Driver Guide and Motorcycle Operator Manual and study up. Code Ann. Source: Ariz. Rev. 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. 46.2-1078; 46.2-1078.1; 46.2-334.01(C1); 46.2-919.1. Stat. Code Ann., Transp. Wyoming also empowers localities to enact a registration fee as part of any local ordinances governing the operation, registration and licensure of non-electric bicycles and e-bikes. 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. 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. Since that decision there has been no amendment to make the law mentioned in this section applicable to bicyclists. Compilation of Bicycle laws by Bicycle Texas: Compilation of Bicycle laws by Bicycle Austin: Compilation of Bicycle laws by Houston Bicycle Club: A person operating a motor vehicle is guilty of careless driving if the person: commits a moving traffic violation, that is not a speed limit violation, while being distracted by one or more activities taking place within the vehicle that are not related to the operation of a motor vehicle, including: using a wireless telephone or other electronic device unless the person is using hands-free talking and listening features while operating the motor vehicle; attending to personal hygiene or grooming. & Traf. Wisconsin does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. 41-6a-208; 10-8-69. Source: Ark. 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Source: Md. As of June 2015, all but three states have motorcycle helmet laws in place (GHSA, Helmet Laws, 2015). 291C-148; 291C-145(g). A person commits criminal homicide, a third degree felony, if the person operates a moving motor vehicle in a negligent manner: while using a handheld wireless communication device as described above; and. 13 02.495(d). A person biking in a crosswalk must also yield to a person walking and give an audible signal when passing. Regs. 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. Law 1225-c; 1225-d; New York City Administrative Code (NEW) 19-537. Ohio has no helmet law. Gen. Laws. Stat. South Carolina does not restrict mobile phone use in a vehicle at this time. 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. 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. 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. However, if the driver of a motor vehicle cannot pass a bicycle at a distance of three feet or greater, the driver may slow and pass if doing so will not endanger the safety of the operator of the bicycle. 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. In Virginia, no operator shall open the door of a parked motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving vehicular traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so. Rev. 3112(c)(2). Operator must have valid driver's license (but a motorcycle endorsement is not required). These often apply to riders under a certain age. 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. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. 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. 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. Stat. 4511.204; 4511.205. 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