Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide details on penalties beyond a fine of no more than $350 for violations.
Traffic Rules for Bicycles and Other Devices
This law adds rules about obeying bicycle signals at intersections and sets fines for not following them.
What This Bill Does
- Requires people riding bicycles or other devices in bike lanes to follow bicycle signals when they are near an intersection.
- Sets specific meanings for different colors of bicycle signals, such as green means go, red means stop, amber means be cautious, and flashing red means a complete stop before proceeding with caution.
- Establishes rules for what to do if traffic lights, including bicycle signals, don't work because there's no power or another reason.
- Makes it a traffic infraction not to follow the new rules about bicycle signals.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who ride bicycles or other devices in bike lanes and shared-use paths near intersections with bicycle signals.
Terms To Know
- Bicycle signal
- A special traffic light for bicycles that tells riders when to stop, go, or be cautious at an intersection.
- Shared-use path
- A road or pathway where people can ride bikes and walk without cars.
Limits and Unknowns
- The law does not specify what happens if a bicycle signal is broken or malfunctioning.
- It doesn't explain how to handle situations when there are no bicycle signals at an intersection.