AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATION OF BICYCLES (Requires bicyclists to slow or stop at a stop sign and yield to vehicular traffic.)

H7670

2026 -- H 7670
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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A N A C T
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATION OF BICYCLES

Introduced By:
Representative Rebecca M. Kislak

Date Introduced:
February 11, 2026

Referred To:
House State Government & Elections
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
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SECTION 1. Section 31-19-14 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-19 entitled "Operation
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of Bicycles" is hereby amended to read as follows:
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31-19-14. Turn and stop signals.
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(a) Except as provided in this section, a person riding a bicycle shall comply with § 31-16-
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5.
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(b) A signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously
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during not less than the last one hundred feet (100′) traveled by the bicycle before turning, and shall
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be given while the bicycle is stopped waiting to turn. A signal by hand and arm need not be given
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continuously if the hand is needed in control or operation of the bicycle.
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(c) A person operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign shall slow down and, if required
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for safety, stop before entering the intersection. After slowing to a reasonable speed or stopping,
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the person shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another
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highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time the person is moving across
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or within the intersection or junction of highways. After slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding
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the right-of-way, if required, the person operating a bicycle may cautiously make a turn or proceed
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through the intersection without stopping.

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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATION OF BICYCLES
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This act would require bicyclists to slow or stop at a stop sign and yield to vehicular traffic.
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This act would take effect upon passage.
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