When approaching a place where a right turn is authorized. Tennessee, in conjunction with the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation, offers Share the Road license plates. Nevertheless bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of South Carolina are generally found in Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws (S.C. Code Ann. The operator of a bicycle yields the right-of-way to any vehicular or other traffic proceeding through a green signal at the intersection or crosswalk. 13 02.130, Alaska does not specifically provide for local authorities to regulate the operation of bicycles or require registration of bicycles, although such authorities may regulate the operation of bicycles through the exercise of their other legal powers. Source: Md. 40-6-296; 40-6-292, Georgia, in conjunction with Georgia Bikes!, offers Share the Road license plates. Wisconsin requires that an operator of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction exercise due care, leaving a safe distance, but in no case less than 3 feet clearance, when passing the bicycle and maintain such clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle. However, Texas has designated April as Child Safety Month which, amongst other things, promotes ways to reduce accidental injury and death through the use of bicycle helmets. ), available here http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/. In addition, Kentucky regulations provide thata bicycle operated in a highway lane with other vehicle types shall keep to the right unless: (a) Preparing for and executing a left turn; (c) The lane is too narrow to be considered a shared lane. New Mexico does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. 47 11-901b; 11-901c; 6-105. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.ncdot.gov/bikeped/safetyeducation/plates/, Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. Code tit. Iowa does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but protects bicyclists by providing that: A person who commits either above offense commits a simple misdemeanor. Illinois has no helmet law. Code 39-10-52.1; 39-07-01. 545.424; 545.425. Arizona does not restrict mobile phone use in a vehicle at this time. A person riding a bicycle shall dismount before entering any crosswalk where required by official traffic control devices or local ordinances. In West Virginia, bicycles are not defined as vehicles. Rev. No person shall use any wireless telecommunications device, whether handheld or otherwise, while driving a school bus. After stopping, the rider shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in or near the intersection or approaching on a roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard; and. Washington does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Source: Tex. No county, municipality or other political subdivision shall enact any ordinance restricting the use of cellular phones in any motor vehicle until such time as the state may authorize a county, municipality or other political subdivision to enact such an ordinance. In Ohio bicycles are vehicles according to the statutes that define what a vehicle is. For more information on such plates please visit: http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/spshareroad.html. Rev. Sources: Ark. Source: N.M. Stat. 42-4-1301; 42-1-102. When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. In Arkansas, the definition of vehicle excludes bicycles. Bodily injury is a $200 fine. 18-9-116; 42-4-1008.5; 42-4-1402; 42-4-1402.5. Gen. Laws. Stat. Rev. RSMO 307.180 et seq. If the violation results in the death of another person, the person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.00, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law. California provides that whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating a bicycle upon the roadway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at that time shall ride within the bicycle lane, except that the person may move out of the lane under any of the following situations: California specifically provides that it is unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle upon a highway while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or under the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug. However, the Indiana Drivers Manual does caution that, after parking and before opening vehicle doors, a motorist should first check for bicyclists: http://www.in.gov/bmv/files/Drivers_Manual_Chapter_5.pdf. http://www.ncdot.gov/bikeped/download/bikeped_laws_Guidebook-Full.pdf], http://www.ncdot.gov/download/dmv/handbooks_ncdl_english.pdf, http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl, http://www.ncdot.gov/bikeped/lawspolicies/, http://www.ncsu.edu/ncsu/public_safety/Department/bike/laws.htm, http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/statutes/cent-code.html, http://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/safety/bicycle-safety.htm, http://bmv.ohio.gov/sp_share_the_road.stm, http://www.ohiobike.org/bicycle-law-digest.html, http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/SPR/bicycle/Documents/ODOTCyclingSmarterGuide.pdf, http://www.ohiobikelawyer.com/bike-law-101/2011/04/new-summary-of-ohio-bike-laws-on-a-groovy-new-card/, http://www.monroeohio.org/bike-patrol-safety/item/309-ohios-bike-laws, http://www.oklegislature.gov/osstatuestitle.html, http://oklahomabicyclesociety.com/oklahoma-bicycle-manual/oklahoma-bicycle-manual-the-law-and-bikes/, http://www.tulsabicycleclub.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=539195&module_id=107737, http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/vehicle/platenonprof.aspx, http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/Pages/laws_regs.aspx, http://bikeportland.org/resources/bicyclelaws, http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/301187, http://www.dmv.pa.gov/VEHICLE-SERVICES/Registration%20Plates/Special-Fund/Pages/default.aspx, http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/docs/pamanual.pdf, http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/public/cons_index.cfm, http://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/PubsForms/Publications/PUB%20380.pdf, https://www.penndot.pa.gov/TravelInPA/active-transportation/Pages/Bicycle-Safety-and-Pennsylvania-Laws.aspx, http://www.pacommutes.com/biking/safety-and-laws/, http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/, http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE31/31-19/INDEX.HTM, http://www.dot.ri.gov/bikeri/bikelanelaws.asp, http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/title56.php, http://www.dot.state.sc.us/getting/pdfs/Bike_Ped/bike_laws.pdf, http://www.bikelaw.com/blog/south-carolina-bicycle-laws/, http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/index.aspx, http://www.sddot.com/travelers/docs/BICYCLElawsforSD.pdf, http://www.jeffrothcyclingfoundation.org/, http://www.tn.gov/safety/dlhandbook/DL_Manual2011.pdf, http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/tncode/, http://tntrafficsafety.org/involvement/laws, http://www.knoxtrans.org/plans/bikeprog/hb_view.pdf, https://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASApp/txdotrts/SpecialPlateOrderServlet?grpid=60&pltid=97, http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Search.aspx, http://www.biketexas.org/es/infrastructure/texas-bicycle-laws, http://bicycleaustin.info/laws/tx-bike.html, http://www.urbancycling.com/essays/lawsindex.html, http://www.houstonbicycleclub.org/Pages/SafetyBikeLaws.aspx, http://dmv.utah.gov/license-plates/special-group-plates#sharetheroad, http://www.le.state.ut.us/Documents/code_const.htm, http://health.utah.gov/vipp/bicycleSafety/bikelaws.html, http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0:::1:T,V:2549, http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutesMain.cfm, http://www.vtbikeped.org/resources/VTBikePedLaws.pdf, http://www.localmotion.org/resources/rules, http://www.crossvermont.org/images/page_guidebook/PoliceHandout09pdf.pdf, http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/exec/vehicle/splates/info.asp?idnm=BIKW, http://www.virginiadot.org/programs/bk-laws.asp, http://bikewalkvirginia.org/chapters/cycling-laws/, http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/spshareroad.html, http://bicyclealliance.org/index.php/growing-bicycling/washington-bike-laws/, http://www.washingtonbikelaw.com/amicus_personae/printer_layout/printer_bike_law_washington_state_different.html, http://www.mountainstatewheelers.org/advocacy/plates.htm, http://www.transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Vehicles/Pages/PersonalizedPlates.aspx, http://www.transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Manuals/Documents/Manuals/2013-Drivers-Handbook.pdf, http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm, http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/grant_administration/wvtrails/Pages/laws_bike.aspx, http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/vehicles/personal/special/harley-davidson.htm, at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing, https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/prefaces/toc, http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/vehicle/bicycle/rules.htm, http://www.cityofmadison.com/bikeMadison/getBiking/laws.cfm, http://www.co.sheboygan.wi.us/county_depts/planner/Non-Motorized_Project/facts/nmtpp-WISCONSIN%20BICYCLE%20LAWS.htm, http://legisweb.state.wy.us/statutes/statutes.aspx?file=titles/Title31/Title31.htm, http://legisweb.state.wy.us/statutes/statutes.aspx?file=titles/Title31/T31CH5AR7.htm, Active Transportation Leadership Institute, A roadway that has a marked bicycle lane, or. However, there are state laws that allow certain local authorities those regulatory powers. Missouri currently has the following law aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Missouri requires that a bicyclist, traveling at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as near to the right side of the roadway as safe, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction, except under any of the following circumstances: Missouri allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Missouri does not require that bicyclists use any lane or path other than a normal vehicular traffic lane. Code Ann. Compilation of Bicycle laws by South Dakota Department of Transportation: Every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care by operating the vehicle at a safe speed, by maintaining a safe lookout, by keeping the vehicle under proper control and by devoting full time and attention to operating the vehicle; No person while driving a motor vehicle on any public road or highway shall use a hand-held mobile telephone or a hand-held personal digital assistant to transmit or read a written message; No driver possessing a learner permit or intermediate driver license pursuant to this section shall operate a motor vehicle in motion on any highway while using a hand held cellular telephone, cellular car telephone, or other mobile telephone; and. When a bicyclist is operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk a bicyclist shall have the rights and duties of a pedestrian in the same circumstances. Washington defines a "vulnerable user of a public way" as: Washington protects vulnerable users of a public way by providing for the offense of negligent driving in the second degree with a vulnerable user victim. Source: Tenn. Code Ann. Money from such plates goes into a fund to enhance public awareness of the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and motorists and to promote bicycle use and safety. No pedals if powered solely by electrical energy (CVC 406 (a)). A motor-assisted bicycle doesn't qualify for a registration as a motorcycle, moped or ATV and doesn't have the same equipment. Georgia currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Ga. Code Ann. Virginia provides that the governing body of any county, city or town may, by ordinance, may require that any person 14 years of age or younger riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. Stat. New Hampshire provides that any city or town shall have the power to make ordinances, bylaws or regulations respecting the use and equipment of bicycles on its ways, provided that any such ordinances, bylaws or regulations are at least as stringent as state laws respecting bicycles. Ann. West Virginia currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: W. Va. Code 17C-14-15; 17B-2-3a. Engaging in any other activity which causes distractions; No person shall use a mobile telephone or other electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle in the District of Columbia unless the telephone or device is equipped with a hands-free accessory; A person shall not use a mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories, while operating a moving school bus that is carrying passengers; A person who holds a learner's permit shall be prohibited from using any mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories. Preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private roadway or driveway; Taking reasonably necessary precautions to avoid hazards or road conditions. When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions along the right-hand edge of roadway including a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. Source: R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(ee); 31-19-3. When preparing for a left turn or U-turn at an intersection or a left turn into a private road or driveway. 41-6a-1106; 41-6a-1702. After slowing or stopping, the bicyclist shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard; and. There are currently no national standards for laws protecting vulnerable road users, but the League of American Bicyclists has drafted a Model Vulnerable Road User statute, which you can find here. In addition, no person shall leave a door open upon the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. The requirement that an individual younger than 19 years old must wear a helmet if operating a moped on a public roadway is unchanged. Ohio does not provide any modifications to the requirement to come to a complete stop when directed to stop by traffic control devices and does not authorize bicyclists to disobey traffic lights that fail to detect bicyclists. Nevada currently has the following law aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Nevada requires that a bicyclist ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction, except: Nevada does not have a statute that specifically authorizes or prohibits the operation of a bicycle upon a sidewalk. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Tennessee are generally found in Title 55 of the Tennessee Code Annotated (Tex. Source: Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA) 14-298-238. A bicycle using a roadway that has a width of not more than one lane of traffic in each direction. Nebraska requires that the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall exercise due care, which shall include, but not be limited to, leaving a safe distance of no less than three feet clearance, when passing a bicycle and shall maintain such clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle. Continuing straight at an intersection where the bicycle lane or path is to the right of a lane from which a motor vehicle must turn right. Texas has no helmet law. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district; Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian; and. Illinois does not define who is a "vulnerable road user," but protects bicyclists by providing that: Illinois currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: 625 Ill. Comp. Any person convicted of the above offense shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days. Stat. Massachusetts does not provide any modifications to the requirement to come to a complete stop when directed to stop by traffic control devices and does not authorize bicyclists to disobey traffic lights that fail to detect bicyclists. In New Hampshire bicycles are vehicles and this prohibition applies to bicycles. Stat. In addition, no person shall leave a door open on a side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Nevada are generally found in Chapter 484B of the Nevada Revised Statutes (Nev. Rev. Any person riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, and shall travel at a speed no greater than the posted speed limit of the adjacent roadway; provided, that such speed is safe for the conditions then existing on the sidewalk. Don't go straight in a lane marked "right-turn only." Source: http://www.dmvnv.com/platescharitable.htm. Washington requires that the driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian or bicycle that is on the roadway, on the right-hand shoulder, or on a bicycle lane within the roadway shall pass to the left at a safe distance to clearly avoid coming into contact with the pedestrian or bicyclist, and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken pedestrian or bicyclist. E-bikes may also provide a more attractive and feasible choice to take short trips. No operator of a motor vehicle shall use a mobile telephone, or any handheld device capable of accessing the internet, to manually compose, send or read an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle; No person under 18 years of age shall use a mobile telephone, hands-free mobile telephone or mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle on any public way; and. Further, a person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. ), available here http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl. A moped;9. Regs. Stat. Massachusetts's law prohibiting driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances is written so that it applies to motor vehicles and therefore does not directly apply to bicyclists. Code Ann. 29-A 2070 (1-A). A person who commits the above offense is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. These states have almost identical defining language for e-bikes, as well as similar safety and operation requirements. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right curb or edge, including those caused by substandard width lanes; When avoiding riding in a lane that must turn or diverge to the right; and. In addition, at a place where a person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area, a person may also ride a bicycle on a crosswalk. Virginia currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Va. Code Ann. As of June 2015, all but three states have motorcycle helmet laws in place (GHSA, Helmet Laws, 2015). 46.2-1078; 46.2-1078.1; 46.2-334.01(C1); 46.2-919.1. Arizona does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. Except for a bicycle or device propelled by human power, a person may not operate a vehicle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area other than on a driveway. A bicyclist may, but is not required to, ride on the shoulder of the roadway; A bicyclist may ride in a lane other than the right-hand lane if only one lane is available that permits the bicyclist to continue on his intended route; and. These include: Source: S.C. Code Ann. No helmet law. There are currently no national standards for laws protecting vulnerable road users, but the League of American Bicyclists has drafted a Model Vulnerable Road User statute,which you can findhere. No law was found in Kentucky that requires persons opening the door of a motor vehicle to do so in a reasonably safe manner that does not interfere with the movement of traffic. Maryland also protects bicyclists specifically by providing that: Source: Md. There are currently no national standards for laws protecting vulnerable road users, but the League of American Bicyclists has drafted a Model Vulnerable Road User statute, which you can find here. Nevada's . But, groups of 10 or fewer people riding bicycles can proceed through stop signs as a group after stopping. 85, 11B. Minnesota currently has the following laws aimed at distracted driving, subject to limited exceptions: Source: Minn. Stat. You can pre-order a plate here:https://calbikeplate.com/. Law), available herehttp://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO: North Carolina does not have a law that sets a specific distance for a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle. Source: D.C. Code Mun. ), available here http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/Colorado/. The failure of a person to wear a bicycle helmet or the failure of a parent or guardian to prevent a child from riding a bicycle without a bicycle helmet may not be considered evidence of negligence or contributory negligence. Any driver of a motor vehicle who, in a careless and imprudent manner, drives the vehicle unnecessarily close to, toward, or near a bicyclist is guilty of the offense of careless driving, which is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense. 484A.320; 484B.763. Washington requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the side adjacent to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic. An investment in an electric bicycle is appealing to those who are looking to replace short trips typically made by car, therefore the investment can be justified if the buyer factors in the reduced cost of car maintenance and fuel. Have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. In West Virginia bicycles are not vehicles according to the statute that defines vehicles, but a person riding a bicycle has all of the rights and duties of a driver of a vehicle under Chapter 17C of the West Virginia Code, except for special regulations specific to bicycles and those provisions that by their nature can have no application. Source: Alaska Stat. E-bikes may also come equipped with a throttle that allows the bike to be propelled without pedaling. South Dakota does not offer Share the Road license plates at this time. Colorado, in conjunction with Bicycle Colorado, offers Share the Road license plates. The DMV of California defines a class 1 e-bike as an electric bicycle that can reach a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour while the rider pedals in addition to . 47-1-104. The operator of a motor vehicle shall not overtake or pass a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway at a distance of less than three feet between any part of the motor vehicle and any part of the bicycle or its operator. First offense shall result in a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $1,150. A person operating a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian. Source: Okla. Stat. tit. Source: 625 Ill. Comp. In Alabama, an electric bicycle is considered a "motor-driven cycle." Under the law, electric bicycles are not required to follow the same rules of the road as traditional bicycles. Vermont defines a "vulnerable user" as a pedestrian; an operator of highway building, repair, or maintenance equipment or of agricultural equipment; a person operating a wheelchair or other personal mobility device, whether motorized or not; a person operating a bicycle or other non-motorized means of transportation (such as, but not limited to, roller skates, rollerblades, or roller skis); or a person riding, driving, or herding an animal. Utah requires that a person operating a bicycle, at a speed less than the speed of traffic, must ride as near as practicable to the right-hand edge of the roadway except when: Utah allows bicycles to operate on sidewalks subject to the following rules: Source: Utah Code Ann. Rev. tit. Texas requires that no person open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic, unless the door may be opened in reasonable safety without interfering with the movement of other traffic. Georgia provides that its state traffic laws shall not be deemed to prevent local authorities with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power from requiring the registration and inspection of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee. When a roadway is designated and signposted to carry traffic in one direction only and has two or more marked traffic lanes, in which case a bicyclist may ride as near to the left-hand curb, on the edge of the roadway, or on the shoulder off of such roadway as practicable. Source: Utah Code Ann. without a reasonable margin of safety on the right side of the roadway. Training, workshops, educational materials, and media events. If two bicyclists arrive at an intersection where they can treat stop signs as yield signs at the same time, the bicyclist to the left should yield to the bicyclist to the right. A holder of a level two intermediate driver's license who is under the age of eighteen years shall be prohibited from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of Georgia are generally found in the Georgia Code (Ga. Code Ann. All Rights Reserved. 5-65-103; 27-49-219; 27-49-111. Code 46.04.670; 46.61.502; 46.61.790. In addition, no person shall allow any door on the side of a vehicle adjacent to moving traffic to remain open for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Code 46.68.420; 46.18.200; 46.04.535. New Jersey does not provide any modifications to the requirement to come to a complete stop when directed to stop by traffic control devices and does not authorize bicyclists to disobey traffic lights that fail to detect bicyclists. For more information on such plates please visit: http://bmv.ohio.gov/sp_share_the_road.stm. Persons less than eighteen years of age from using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. Stat. Florida, Maine and Maryland require any e-bike operator or passenger under 16 years of age to wear a helmet, while New Jersey requires any e-bike operator or passenger under 17 to wear a helmet and New York requires any e-bike operator or passenger under 14 to wear a helmet. Required by law with age restrictions Some states only require a helmet to be used up to a certain age. New Hampshire does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. Florida requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle, as an operator or passenger, must wear a protective bicycle helmet. Kansas requires that wherever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. The bicycles low-speed electric motor provides a boost of power to climb hills, extend the range of trips where a bicycle can be used, allow current bicycle users to bike more often and farther, provide a new recreation option for people who want to bike and in general, extend the range of any ride. Low-speed e-bikes are as safe and sturdy as traditional bicycles and move at speeds similar to conventional bikes. Idaho currently prohibits texting while driving a moving motor vehicle, unless accomplished voice or a hands free device. Source: Tex. The laws regulating the operation of bicycles in the state of New Mexico are generally found in Chapter 66 of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (N.M. Stat. Source: Haw. If you are interested in Share the Road license plates the following websites may be helpful: West Virginia does not have any vulnerable road user laws at this time. While driving a moving motor vehicle the right side of the above offense result! 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