Illinois offers Share the Road license plates in partnership with the League of Illinois Bicyclists. For more information about these plates, see: www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/license_plate_guide/sharetheroad.html. The driver of a non-motor vehicle travelling on a vehicle lane or in an area, whether or not an official traffic control device is in place, shall slow down to a speed appropriate to the existing conditions and, if necessary for safety reasons, stop. After braking or stopping, the driver must yield the right of way to any traffic using one lane or approaching another lane so close that it presents an imminent danger. Source: Administrator of Alaska. Code tit. 13 §02.482; Administrator of Alaska. Code tit. 13 § 02.130 You`ll want to make sure you give the bikes plenty of space to avoid a collision – at least three feet. If the rider needs to move quickly to avoid anything on the road, you`re far enough away that it`s not a problem. Drivers must signal turns and drive with the flow of traffic. They should also give in if they are prompted by a return sign.
When entering a lane, the cyclist must give way to oncoming traffic in the lane. For more information about these plates, see: www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/specialtytags/miscellaneous/share_the_road.html In Kansas, a cyclist facing a constant red signal that does not turn into a green light within a reasonable time due to a malfunction of the signal or because the signal did not detect the arrival of the bike due to its size or weight has the right to proceed in the following way: Ohio provides that its transportation laws do not prevent local authorities from regulating the operation of bicycles with respect to roads and highways under their jurisdiction and in the proper exercise of police power; provided that no regulation is fundamentally incompatible with the State Highway Code and that no provision prohibits the use of bicycles on a roadway unless otherwise authorized. No local authority can require bicycles to be used on sidewalks. The North Carolina Department of Transportation currently points out in its “Guide to North Carolina Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws” that this law does not apply to cyclists. However, this guide was published in 2005 and in 2006 there was a change in the law. Utah offers Share the Road license plates. The money raised through license plates goes to non-profit organizations that promote safe riding of bicycles, safe operation of motor vehicles around bicycles and a healthy lifestyle. For more information about these plates, see: dmv.utah.gov/license-plates/special-group-plates#sharetheroad.
Maryland also specifically protects cyclists by providing the following: Arizona requires that a cyclist driving at a speed below the speed of traffic must move as far to the right as possible. However, the law provides exceptions to this requirement in any of the following situations: It is important to note that “highway” refers to most kentucky roads and does not mean that these regulations only apply to restricted access roads or high-speed roads. Therefore, cyclists should never assume that a motorist will act accordingly and give up the right-of-way. Cyclists should take steps to avoid right-of-way accidents where possible. Oregon also allows cyclists and motorcyclists to cross a fixed red light controlled by a vehicle detection device after coming to a complete stop and maintaining a full light cycle. If you move slower than traffic, you can “take the lane” if it is not wide enough for a bike and a vehicle to share side by side safely. The law stipulates that people who ride a bicycle must ride as close as possible to the right side of the road, except in the following conditions: when overtaking, preparation for a left turn, avoidance of dangers if the lane is too narrow to be divided, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed. (CVC 21202) Unfortunately, some motorists and even the police do not understand the right of cyclists to “take the lane”. If you have a legal problem based on this understanding, you should call one of the bike-friendly lawyers we identify below under Legal Resources. Being attentive and stating your intentions are two ways for cyclists to avoid right-of-way accidents. A driver should pay particular attention to traffic when approaching intersections. Look for turn signals that indicate that a vehicle could cut in front of your bike.
What about cyclists who “block” the road, even if the asphalt is soft on butter? Take a look at the future. Do you see sanctuaries placed in the middle of the street and placed there to protect pedestrians? Any avid cyclist knows that these islands can be death traps.