motorized bicycle laws by state

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. No person who is 18 years of age or older or who has a Class C license shall operate a motor vehicle on any public road or highway of this state while using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, or read any text based communication, including but not limited to a text message, instant message, e-mail, or Internet data. "Safe distance" as used in this section means no less than three feet [0.91 meters] clearance. Source: Tenn. Code Ann. 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. 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. 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. Stat. Source: Colo. Rev. 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. Arkansas does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. Local authorities may prohibit the operation of bicycles on any sidewalk or crosswalk under their jurisdiction; and. 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. Cent. When necessary to avoid hazardous conditions, including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, surface hazards, opening doors of parallel-parked vehicles, and those caused by a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle or roller skier and a vehicle to travel safely side by side in the lane. In a no-passing zone, a driver of a vehicle can overtake a person on a bicycle if the bicycle is proceeding in the same direction, the driver provides at least 4 feet of space while passing or completely enters the left lane, and the bicyclist is not making or signaling a left turn. Source: Idaho Code Ann. A motorized bicycle is classed as a Motor-assisted Bicycle - a bicycle to which a small motor is attached. 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. In addition, at a place where a person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area, a person may also ride a bicycle on a crosswalk. Vermont 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 protects vulnerable users of a highway by making it a Class C misdemeanor if an operator of a motor vehicle knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly: If bodily injury occurs as a result of any of the actions above, then the driver may be charged with a class B misdemeanor. Source: Wash. Rev. In addition, Arkansas provides for certain age-based restrictions, subject to an emergency exception: Sources: Ark. 300.010(41); 307.188. [effective 8/1/21]. Source: N.M. Stat. 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. Laws. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Kansas are generally found in Chapter 8, Article 15 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated (Kan. Stat. 12-610.1; 12-610.2; 12-813.1; Public Act 097-0829. If you would like to find out more about state bicycling policies and efforts, check out our Bicycle Friendly State program. Tennessee requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. 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. No helmet law. 28.35.161; HB 255 (2012), Alaska requires that bicyclists ride as far to the right as practicable. 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. Pennsylvania requires that any person under the age of 12 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. Mississippi does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but has several statutes aimed at protecting bicyclists specifically. Oklahoma requires that every bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as close as is safe to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of the following situations: Oklahoma does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. ), available here: http://search.cga.state.ct.us/dtsearch_pub_statutes.html. Stat. Law 1225-c; 1225-d; New York City Administrative Code (NEW) 19-537. A subsequent offense must have been committed within 2 years of the prior offense. 46.2-100; 46.2-800. Att'yGen. Paths shall at a minimum be required to meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and such paths shall provide accessibility to destinations equivalent to the use of the roadway. New Jersey currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: N.J. Stat. 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. 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. California Vehicle Code section 406 defines a motorized bicycle as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle that has pedals for human propulsion and a motor (whether gas or electric). In addition, no person shall leave a door open on the side of a vehicle adjacent to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. In Florida 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 316 of the Florida Statutes, except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Connecticut currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Connecticut requires that any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic shall ride as close to the right side of the roadway as is safe, as judged by the bicyclist, except when: Connecticut allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Connecticut generally does not require bicycles to use bicycle paths where they are provided. Oregon also allows bicyclists and motorcyclists to proceed through a steady red light controlled by a vehicle detection device after coming to a complete stop and waiting one complete light cycle. 13 02.130, Alaska 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 motorized bicycle or moped is a two or three-wheeled device, capable of no more than 30 miles per hour (mph) on level ground, and equipped with: Fully operative pedals for human propulsion. Have his or her driving privileges suspended for ninety days. overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction; preparing to make a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; traveling straight through an intersection that has a right-turn only lane that is in conflict with the straight through movement; or. http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?SP=DCC-1000, http://www.dc.gov/DC/DDOT/On+Your+Street/Bicycles+and+Pedestrians/Bicycles/Bicycle+Laws, http://www.potomacpedalers.org/?page=bikelaws, http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/specialtytags/miscellaneous/share_the_road.html, http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm, http://www.dot.state.fl.us/safety/ped_bike/laws/ped_bike_bikeLaws1.shtm, http://www.floridabicycle.org/rules/bikelaw.html, http://georgiabikes.org/index.php/support/share-the-road-car-tag, http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/, http://www.gahighwaysafety.org/bikepedsafety/laws.html, 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