Bicycle Laws

Question 1

The operator of a bicycle shall not transport childon a bicycle unless this child is:

Answer 1

• • between the ages of 1 to 4 years old, or
• • weighing 40 pounds or less

EXCEPTIONS: permissable if in a “baby seat”, or astride a seat of a tandem bicycle equipped so that the other person can comfortably reach the handlebars and pedals.

NOTE: The operator shall not transport any person under the age of one year on a bicycle (even in a baby-seat or on a tandem bicycle as described above.)

Question 2

The operator shall not carry any package, bundle,or article unless,

Answer 2

inor on a basket, rack, trailer, or other device designed for such purposes

Question 3

Every bicycle operated upon a way shall be equipped with a braking system to enable the operator to bring the bicycle traveling at a speed of 15 MPH to a smooth, safe stop within ______ feet on a dry,clean, hard, level surface.

Answer 3

30 Feet

Question 4

What is the lighting requirement for a bicycle?

Answer 4

• • During the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise
• • FRONT WHITE LIGHT: The operator shall display to the front of his bicycle a lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet, and
• • REAR RED LIGHT/REFLECTOR: To the rear of said bicycle either a lamp emitting a red light, or a red reflector visible for not less than 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle.

Question 5

When must a bicycle operator report an accident?

Answer 5

1) when there is personal injury

or

2) property damage in excess of $100.00

Question 6

What is the strongest action that a police officer can take against a bicycle operator who disobeys a traffic rule?

Answer 6

Issue a $20.00 Citation

NOTE: if the bicycle operator refuses to give true name then he/she can be arrested without a warrant