Hawaiis law does not include restrictions on where e-bikes may operate. Ann. Illinois Department of Transportation Bicycling Laws site: Illinois Bicycle Rules of the Road pamphlet: Compilation of laws by League of Illinois Bicyclists: A person may not use a telecommunications device to: type a text message or an electronic mail message; transmit a text message or an electronic mail message; or. Hawaii requires that whenever a usable bicycle lane has been provided on a highway, any person operating a bicycle at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time shall ride within such bicycle lane, except that such person may move out of the lane under any of the following situations: In Hawaii, bicycles are defined as vehicles. In Maryland, bicycles are defined as vehicles. 39:4-97.3; 39:3B-25; 39:3-13.2a; 39:3-13.4; 27:25-5.18. This guide also features other laws from the District of Columbia Official Code (D.C. Code), available here http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?SP=DCC-1000. Code Ann., Transp. Rev. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Texas are generally found in Titles 545 and 551 of the Texas Statutes (TS), available here: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Search.aspx. tit. In addition, no person may leave a door open on any side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for any period longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Washington provides that every city and town may by ordinance: Source: Wash. Rev. Arizona specifically provides that the driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection that has an official traffic control signal that is inoperative shall bring the vehicle to a complete stop before entering the intersection and may proceed with caution only when it is safe to do so. A bicyclist approaching a steady red traffic control light shall stop before entering the intersection and shall yield to all other traffic. New Jerseys two-tiered classification system exempts low-speed e-bikes, which have a maximum operating speed of 20 MPH, from registration, licensure and insurance requirements. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Utah are generally found in Title 41 of the Utah Code (Utah Code Ann. 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. No person who holds a probationary license or an instruction permit may drive any motor vehicle while using a cellular or other wireless telephone. Oklahoma does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but provides the following penalties for violations of the 3 foot passing law: Source: Okla. Stat. 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. Missouri does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. 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. A left-hand turn onto a one-way highway may be made on a red light after stopping and yielding to other traffic. Any licensee issued a restricted license shall not operate a wireless communication device while driving a motor vehicle. Oregon requires that a bicyclist must use a bicycle lane or bicycle path when a bicycle lane or bicycle path is adjacent to or near a roadway, except that a bicyclist is able to safely move out of the bicycle lane or path for the purpose of: However, a person is not required to comply with this law unless the state or local authority with jurisdiction over the roadway finds, after public hearing, that the bicycle lane or bicycle path is suitable for safe bicycle use at reasonable rates of speed. ), available here http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/index.htm. West Virginia requires that every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Tennessee does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Source: N.J. Stat. A bicyclist is not expected or required to 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. 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. 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. Nebraska does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Operates a motor vehicle within three feet of a vulnerable user of a highway; Distracts or attempts to distract a vulnerable user of a highway for the purpose of causing violence or injury to the vulnerable user of a highway; or. In Missouri, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Montana currently has no laws that prohibit the use of devices associated with distracted driving. Wisconsin provides that no bicyclist facing a steady red signal shall enter the roadway unless he or she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic. Moreover, Delaware requires any e-bike operator or passenger under 18 to wear a helmet. Bodily injury is a $200 fine. tit. Wisconsin does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Rhode Island requires that the driver of a motor vehicle must pass a bicyclist by driving to the left of the bicycle at a safe 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. Yields the right of way to the driver of any vehicle approaching on such other highway from either direction. A bicycle may be ridden far enough to the left to provide a reasonable safety space to the right; (f) The bicycle is operating on a one (1) way street with two (2) or more marked traffic lanes. Sources: Ark. Colorado has some of the most specific laws regarding where a bicyclist should ride, and just as importantly, where a bicyclist should not be obligated to ride in the nation. Source: La. As of June 2015, all but three states have motorcycle helmet laws in place (GHSA, Helmet Laws, 2015). 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. In addition, Arkansas's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to anyone in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. Every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle and shall give an audible signal when necessary. ), available here http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/folio.asp. First offense shall result in a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $1,150. Sources: Colo. Rev. nor shall any person ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk in any area outside of the Central Business District if it is expressly prohibited by Order of the Mayor and appropriate signs to such effect are posted. Iowa does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. When operating upon a roadway or a highway, where there are two or more marked traffic lanes and traffic travels in only one direction, in which case a bicyclist may ride as near the left-hand curb or shoulder of that roadway as practicable when preparing for a left turn. Source: Tex. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the District of Columbia are generally found in the District of Columbia Municipal Code (D.C. Mun. 484C.110; 484A.320. ), available here http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1815&ChapterID=49. Have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. 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. 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. All 26 states with a three-tiered classification system require an e-bike to be affixed with a label that states the classification number, top-assisted speed and motor wattage. North Carolina'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 likely applies to bicyclists. Therefore bicycles are to be driven upon the right half of the roadway except under the following circumstances: Source: Ark. Rev. Massachusetts General Law Part I, Title XIV, Chapter 85, Section 11B sets out state traffic laws that regulate the use of bicycles. Source: Wash. Rev. But, groups of 10 or fewer people riding bicycles can proceed through stop signs as a group after stopping. Vermont specifies that motor-assisted bicycles are governed as bicycles and have the same rights and duties applicable to bicyclists. 47 47-1-186; 47-11-1202. A person who is authorized to drive under an intermediate license, a temporary learning permit or a temporary driving permit shall not operate a motor vehicle on a highway while using a wireless communication device to send or receive a written message while the motor vehicle is in motion; A person shall not use a wireless communication device while operating a passenger bus with a minor passenger on the bus; and. Sources: Colo. Rev. Pay a monetary penalty of five thousand dollars, which may not be reduced to an amount less than one thousand dollars; and. No person shall use a wireless handset to compose, read or send text messages while operating a motor vehicle on any public street or public highway within the state of Rhode Island; The use of a cell phone by a minor while said minor, any person less than 18 years of age, is operating a motor vehicle shall be prohibited, except in the case of an emergency; The use of a cell phone by a school bus driver shall be prohibited, while the bus is transporting children except in the case of an emergency; and. 29-A 2323; 2328. In addition, no person shall allow any door on the side of a vehicle adjacent to moving traffic to remain open for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. New York Motorized Bicycle Laws. Alaska does not explicitly 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. Ann. Georgia requires that whenever a usable path has been provided adjacent to a roadway and designated for the exclusive use of bicycle riders, then the appropriate governing authority may require that bicycle riders use such path and not use those sections of the roadway as specified by such local governing authority. Code 39-07-01; 39-10.1-02. 85 11B. In Idaho, bicycles are defined as vehicles. 2. Code 46.61.190;46.61.184;47.36.025. 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. Mopeds are subject to all traffic laws just like any other motor vehicle. Except as otherwise provided, a person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk or a crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. 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. When overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian within the lane or about to enter the lane if the overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the lane; When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; When reasonably necessary to leave the bicycle lane to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions; or. Ann. If two bicyclists arrive at an intersection where they can treat stop signs as yield signs at the same time, the bicyclist to the left should yield to the bicyclist to the right. Rev. 811.055; 814.410. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions and while exercising due care; and. Ohio does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Ann. Code 46.61.755; 46.61.261. ), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 mph. The federal law permits e-bikes to be powered by the motor alone (a throttle-assist e-bike), or by a combination of motor and human power (a pedal-assist e-bike). Source: Ariz. Rev. Minnesota 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. 265-A:2; 259:122. Nebraska provides that a local authority may by ordinance regulate the operation of bicycles and may provide for the registration and inspection of bicycles. In Iowa, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Source: N.M. Stat. New Jersey 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. When preparing for a left turn or U-turn at an intersection or a left turn into a private road or driveway. In other words, the manufacturing and first sale of an e-bike is regulated by the federal government, but its operation on streets and bikeways lies within a states control. Rev. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of North Dakota are generally found in Title 39 of the North Dakota Century Code (N.D. 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. Maryland requires that the driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle pass safely at a distance of not less than 3 feet, unless, at the time: Drivers can cross to the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone, typically marked by a double yellow line, in order to provide a safe passing distance to bicyclists. Code Ann. It is legal for all persons of any age to operate a bicycle without wearing a helmet unless otherwise provided by a municipal regulation. 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