A court may also impose: 1) License suspension; and 2) An order of restitution. The legislature then modified its motorized bicycles definition by stating that such device is one that operates in excess of 20 MPH with a maximum motor-powered speed of 28 MPH. 85 11B. Maine requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the side of moving traffic unless opening the door is reasonably safe to do and can be done without interfering with the movement of traffic. Mississippi requires that every bicyclist operating a bicycle, at a speed less than the speed of traffic, upon a roadway ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of the following conditions: Mississippi does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. Arkansas does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. Regs. The governing body of any county, city, or town may by ordinance prohibit the riding of bicycles on designated sidewalks or crosswalks. Private donations to the fund may be made through the Commissioner of Transportation. In Arkansas, a person operating a bicycle approaching a stop shall shall: slow down; if required to avoid an immediate hazard, stop at the stop sign before entering the intersection; and cautiously enter the intersection and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. However,a studyof the University of Tennessee-Knoxvilles e-bike sharing system did not find much difference in the average travel speeds and the average top speeds for e-bikes versus traditional bikes and stated in its finding that With few exceptions, riders of e-bike behave very similarly to riders of bicycles. A2016 studyexamining the relative probability of an e-bike versus a conventional bike to be involved in a traffic conflict did note that there was a higher risk of conflict at an intersection for e-bikes, because of higher speeds approaching an intersection. Source: Utah Code Ann. "Safe distance" as used in this section means no less than three feet [0.91 meters] clearance. Illinois, in conjunction with the League of Illinois Bicyclists, offers Share the Road license plates. Wyoming does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; or. The bicycles low-speed electric motor provides a boost of power to climb hills, extend the range of trips where a bicycle can be used, allow current bicycle users to bike more often and farther, provide a new recreation option for people who want to bike and in general, extend the range of any ride. When operating upon a one-way highway with two or more marked traffic lanes, in which case a bicyclist may ride as near to the left side of the roadway as practicable. E-bikes have even been embraced by the nations rapidly expanding bike-share systems. Utah defines a vulnerable user of a highway as a pedestrian, including a worker upon a highway or providing emergency services; a person riding an animal; or a person operating any of the following on a highway: (1) a farm tractor or implement of husbandry, without an enclosed shell; (2) a skateboard; (3) Roller skates; (4) In-line skates; (5) a bicycle; (6) an electrically-assisted bicycle; (7) a moped; (8) a motor-driven cycle; (9) a motorized scooter; (10) a motorcycle; or (11) a manual wheelchair. Electric bicycles cost on average $2,000 - $3,000, versus a $1,000 average investment for a mid-range traditional commuter bicycle. 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. 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, Source: N.M. Stat. 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. Texas has no helmet law. In Nevada, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Source: N.M. Stat. A bicyclist may keep to the left side of the roadway subject to the conditions in paragraphs (b) through (e) of this subsection; (g) It is necessary for a cyclist to use a lane other than the right lane to continue his or her route; (h) Preparing for and executing a left turn; or, (i)The bicycle is operating at or near a speed consistent with the prevailing flow of traffic. Ann. ), available here http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/indexes/search.html. In Iowa, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. In the remaining states, electric bicycles lack a specific definition and may be included within another vehicle class such as moped or motorized bicycle.. 24 13-103, granting powers to the City of South Burlington. Stat. Code Ann. For Classes 1-3, the motor's electrical output is generally limited to 750W (1 HP) but a few states allow 1000W motor. 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. However, Utah law also specifically provides that a person operating a non-motorized bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power is not subject to the penalties related to operator licenses under alcohol and drug-related traffic offenses. Source: Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA) 14-298-238. Further, the law states that no peace officer or State Police officer shall fail to rigidly enforce this law. moped, defined by the state as having an engine displacement of 50 cc or less, brake horsepower of 2 or less, and maximum speed of 30 mph: Louisiana: all riders: all are covered: Maine: 17 and younger Footnote 5: motorized bicycle, defined by the state as having brake horsepower of 1.5 or less and maximum unassisted speed of 25 mph; may have . ), available here: http://www.le.state.ut.us/Documents/code_const.htm. Ohio provides that no person shall drive any vehicle, other than a bicycle, upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway. No operator of a motor vehicle shall use a mobile telephone, or any handheld device capable of accessing the internet, to manually compose, send or read an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle; No person under 18 years of age shall use a mobile telephone, hands-free mobile telephone or mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on any public way; and. A person shall not knowingly project any object or substance at or against a person riding a bicycle on a highway. Recent changes to Georgia laws maintained by Atlanta Bicycle Coalition: A pedestrian legally within a street or public highway; A roadway worker actually engaged in work upon a street or public highway or in work upon utility facilities along a street or public highway, or engaged in the provision of emergency services within a street or public highway, including but not limited to: Construction and maintenance workers; and, Police, fire, and other emergency responders; or. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Indiana are generally found in Title 9, Article 21 of the Indiana Code (Ind. Montana requires that a person operating a bicycle upon on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic shall ride in the right-hand lane of the roadway subject to the following provisions: Montana allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Montana does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Code tit. Vermont's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies only to motor vehicles and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. Gen. Laws. New Hampshire does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. 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 receive or discharge passengers. Code Ann. Further, a person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. Yield to pedestrians using the sidewalk or crosswalk. Wisconsin does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. In Wyoming 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, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. 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. North Dakota does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Making or attempting to make a left turn; Passing a stopped or slower moving vehicle; The right lane is a right turn only lane; or. Indiana does not have a law that sets a specific distance for a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle. 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. Rev. Code 46.61.755; 46.61.261. Owners of non-electric bicycles in Hawaii must register their bikes as well, but the fee is $15. Code 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 find here. ), available here http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/Colorado/. Source: Tenn. Code Ann. Ch. Stat. 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. 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. The District of Columbia does not require that a bicyclist ride as near to the right side of the road as practicable. In California 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 Division 11 Rules of the Road and certain other enumerated Divisions of the California Vehicle Code, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection, an alley, private road or driveway. In addition, the driver of a vehicle may pass a bicycle proceeding in the same direction in a no-passing zone with the duty to execute the pass only when it is safe to do so. Colorado, in conjunction with Bicycle Colorado, offers Share the Road license plates. As "motorized bicycles," electric bicycles are subject to some motor vehicle laws, including requirements for licensing, registration, and insurance. Pennsylvania 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. When a roadway is designated and signposted to carry traffic in one direction only and has two or more marked traffic lanes, in which case a bicyclist may ride as near to the left-hand curb, on the edge of the roadway, or on the shoulder off of such roadway as practicable. 66-8-102; 66-1-4.19. Stat. Too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to safely travel side by side. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of New Mexico are generally found in Chapter 66 of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (N.M. Stat. In Arizona, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Of which, at least eight, including Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming, have enacted specific e-bike laws without such requirements. Indiana has no helmet law. Local authorities may prohibit the operation of bicycles on any sidewalk or crosswalk under their jurisdiction; and. 47 11-901b; 11-901c; 6-105. Ann. tit. 66-1-4.19(B); 66-3-702. When a one-way roadway with two or more marked traffic lanes, in which case a bicyclist may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway as practicable. When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions, including fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to ride along the right-hand edge or curb. Stat. No person shall ride a motorized bicycle upon a sidewalk. Gen. Laws. Arizona does not restrict mobile phone use in a vehicle at this time. Texas does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. 5570 [awaiting Governor's signature as of 7/7/2021]. North Dakota Department of Transportation Bicycle Safety page: No person shall drive a motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar on any street, highway, or property open to the public for vehicular traffic while using a handheld electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication; and. A bicyclist may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and move into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard; A bicyclist upon a sidewalk shall give an audible warning before overtaking and passing a pedestrian and yield the right of way to all pedestrians on the sidewalk; A bicyclist may not operate on a sidewalk in a careless manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property; A bicyclist may not operate at a speed greater than an ordinary walk when approaching or entering a crosswalk or potentially crossing motor vehicle traffic; A bicyclist may not operate an electric assisted bicycle on a sidewalk; and. In an accident involving a bicycle, the nonuse of a helmet by the operator or passenger is not admissible as evidence in a civil or criminal trial. Connecticut Department of Transportation Share the Road Resources: List of Local Traffic Authorities in Connecticut: Compilation of Laws by Connecticut Department of Transportation: If on a roadway having at least 4 lanes with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle, proceeding with caution and making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the bicyclist, if possible; or. ), available here http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl. 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. Georgia requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. 55-52-105; 55-52-106(c). North Dakota 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. 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. However, evidence of a lack of protective headgear shall not be admissible, applicable or effective to reduce the amount of damages or to constitute a defense to an action for damages brought by or on behalf of an injured bicyclist or bicycle passenger or the survivors of a deceased bicyclist or passenger if the bicyclist or passenger was injured or killed as a result in whole or in part of the fault of another. Tennessee currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Tenn. Code Ann. Deemed a motor vehicle with respect to homeowner's/renter's insurance. 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. Wisconsin, in conjunction with Harley-Davidson, offers Share the Road license plates. 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