Bicycle
Failure to signal turn (on bicycle)
(1) it's a violation of this statute to do any of the following:
(a) stop without giving appropriate hand & arm signal continuously 100ft or more before stopping
(b) turn without giving appropriate hand & arm signal for turn 100ft or more before turning
(c) turn after being stopped without giving, appropriate hand & arm signal for turn.
(2) it's not a violation of this statute if a person is operating a bicycle & doesn't give the appropriate signal continuously for a stop or turn because circumstances require that both hands be used to safely control or operate the bicycle
(3) the appropriate hand & arm signals for indicating turns and stops are the same as those for other vehicles per 811.395 (appropriate signals for stopping, turning, changing lanes and decelerating) & 811.400 (failure to use appropriate signal for turn, lane change, stop or exit from roundabout)
Failure to use bicycle lane or path
(1) except as in paragraphs (2) & (3), it's a violation of this statute to operate a bike on any part of a roadway not a bike lane or bike path when a bike lane or bike path is adjacent to or near the roadway
(2) no one is required to comply with this statute 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
(3) it's not a violation of this statute if a rider can safely move out bike lane or bike path when:
(a) overtaking or passing a bike, vehicle, or pedestrians in the bike lane or bike path & the bicyclist can't safely stay in the bike lane or bike path to do so
(b) preparing to turn left at an intersection or into a private road or driveway
(c) avoiding debris or other hazardous condition
(d) preparing to turn right when allowed
(e) going straight through an intersection where the bike lane or bike path is to right of the lane where motor vehicles must turn right
Failure to use bicycle seat
(1) it's a violation of this statute to operate a bike & not riding on or astride a permanent & regular seat attached to it
Improper entry into intersection controlled by flashing red signal
(1) a person operating a bicycle who is approaching an intersection where traffic is controlled by a flashing red signal may, without violating 811.265 (driver failure to obey traffic control device), do any of the following without stopping if the they slow the bicycle to a safe speed:
(a) proceed through the intersection
(b) make a right or left turn into a two-way street
(c) make a right or left turn into a one-way street in the direction of traffic upon the one-way street.
(2) a person violates this statute if they do any of the following while proceeding as described in paragraph (1):
(a) fails to yield the right of way to traffic lawfully within the intersection or approaching so close as to constitute an immediate hazard
(b) disobeys the directions of a police officer or flagger
(c) fails to exercise care to avoid an accident OR
(d) fails to yield the right of way to a pedestrian in an intersection or crosswalk under 811.028 (failure to stop & remain stopped for pedestrian)
Improper entry into intersection controlled by stop sign
(1) a person operating a bicycle who is approaching an intersection where traffic is controlled by a stop sign may, without violating 811.265 (driver failure to obey traffic control device), do any of the following without stopping if the they slow the bicycle to a safe speed:
(a) proceed through the intersection
(b) make a right or left turn into a two-way street
(c) make a right or left turn into a one-way street in the direction of traffic upon the one-way street.
(2) a person violates this statute if they do any of the following while proceeding as described in paragraph (1):
(a) fails to yield the right of way to traffic lawfully within the intersection or approaching so close as to constitute an immediate hazard
(b) disobeys the directions of a police officer or flagger
(c) fails to exercise care to avoid an accident OR
(d) fails to yield the right of way to a pedestrian in an intersection or crosswalk under 811.028 (failure to stop & remain stopped for pedestrian)
Improper use of lanes
(1) it's a violation of this statute to operate a bike on roadway less than the normal speed of traffic using roadway & not ride as close as practicable to right curb/edge of roadway
(2) it's not a violation of this statute when:
(b) preparing to turn left
(c) it's reasonably necessary to avoid hazardous conditions or other conditions that make continued operation along the right curb or edge unsafe or to avoid unsafe operation in a lane on the roadway that is too narrow for a bike & a vehicle to travel safely side by side. Nothing in this paragraph excuses the operator of a bicycle from the requirements of 811.425 (failure of slower driver to yield to overtaking vehicle) or from the penalties for failure to comply with those requirements
(d) 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 way along the roadway. A bicycle that is operated under this paragraph is subject to the same requirements & exceptions when operating along the left curb or edge as are applicable when a bicycle is operating along the right curb or edge of the roadway.
Unlawful passenger on bicycle
Unsafe operation of bicycle on sidewalk
(1) it's a violation of this statute to do any of the following while operating a bike on a sidewalk:
(a) suddenly leave a curb or safe place & move into a vehicle's path close enough to constitute immediate hazard
(b) fail to give audible warning before overtaking & passing a pedestrian & fail to yield right of way to all pedestrians on sidewalk
(c) in a way that carelessly endangers or would likely endanger any person or property
(d) operate at a speed greater than ordinary an walk when: approaching or entering a crosswalk, approaching or crossing a driveway, or crossing a curb cut or a pedestrian ramp & a motor vehicle is approaching. This paragraph doesn't require reduced speeds for bicycles at places on sidewalks or other pedestrian ways other than places where the path for pedestrians or bicycle traffic approaches or crosses that for motor vehicle traffic
(e) operate an eBike on a sidewalk
(2) except as otherwise specifically provided by law, a bicyclist on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk has the same rights & duties as a pedestrian on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk
Violation of bicycle equipment requirements
(1) it's a violation of this statute to do any of the following:
(b) being a parent or guardian of a minor child or ward and knowingly permits the child or ward to operate a bicycle on any highway in violation of the requirements of this statute
(2) a bike is operated in violation of the requirements of this statute if any of the following requirements are violated:
(a) failing to equip the bike with a brake able to stop the bike within 15ft from 10mph on a dry, level, clean pavement.
(b) installing or using any siren or whistle
(c) failing to equip a bike or its rider with lighting equipment that must:
(A) be used in limited visibility conditions
(B) show a white light visible from a distance of 500ft or more from the front
(C) have a red reflector or a lighting device or material visible at distances up to 600ft to rear when directly in front of a motor vehicle's low beams
(3) nothing contained in this statute will be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any bike consistent with this statute
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