Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/12/1995

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MINNESOTA BICYCLE TRAFFIC LAWS AND REGULATIONS Although a bicycle is not a motor vehicle, by Minnesota law it is a vehicle and laws governing operation of motor vehicles on the public streets and highways also apply to the driving of bicycles on such roadways. Any person driving a bicycle on a public street or highway has the same rights and responsibilities as the driver of any motor vehicle. Bicycle drivers must be familiar with and obey all signs, signals and other traffic control devices just as the operators of motor vehicles. I I I I Drive on the right side of the road WITH traffic and obey all traffic signs and signals. It is safer for youngsters to drive single file, although the law allows bicycles to be driven no more than two abreast. On busy streets, driving single file may be necessary and safer even for more experienced bicyclists. When preparing to turn, give a hand signal continuously before turning unless the hand is needed to control the bicycle. Do not carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars or from properly operating the brake. Do not operate upon a highway any bicycle of such a size as to prevent the operator from stopping the bicycle, supporting it with at least one foot on the rad surface and restarting it in a safe manner. I I I I I When entering a roadway from some place other than an intersection, yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching the roadway to be entered or crossed. Carry only the number of persons for which the bicycle is designed and equipped. Never hitch onto a truck, car or other moving vehicle. Do not drive a bicycle on a sidewalk within a business district. 10. Do not operate upon a highway any bicycle equipped with handlebars so raised that the operator must elevate his/her hands above the level of his/her shoulders in order to grasp the normal steering grip area.