BICYCLING LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES

In passing the Highway Safety Act of 1973, Congress suggested that a complete investigation of bicycle and pedestrian safety be conducted. This document presents a review of the bicycle-related laws of 50 states and of 50 randomly selected communities. The authors site the Uniform Vehicle Code and Model Traffic Ordinance definitions, state laws and Municipal ordinances of each topic discussed. These topics include the legal status of bicycles, accident requirements and rules of the road, special rules for the operation of bicycles, bicycle registration, dealer regulation, special procedures and penalties, enabling legislation and miscellaneous bicycle laws.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Committee on Uniform Traf Laws & Ordin

  1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20036
• Authors:
  • English, J N
  • Conrath, C W
  • Gallavan, M L
• Publication Date: 1974-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 207 p.
• Serial:
  • Traffic Laws Commentary
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adolescents; Bicycles; Bikeways; City government; Cyclists; Equipment; Highway safety; Laws; Pedestrians; Registrations; Sidewalks; Traffic signs
• Identifier Terms: Uniform Vehicle Code
• Uncontrolled Terms: Violations
• Old TRIS Terms: Minors
• Subject Areas: Highways; Law; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00096462
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 13 1975 12:00AM