Selected Laws Related to Bicycling

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Utah

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	10-8-69	Annoying Pastimes in the Streets
	11-21-1	Cities and counties to require licensing of cycles by dealers
		State Bicycle License Law
	17B-2a-819(3)	Traffic Laws Apply to Transit Authorities
	41-6a-1008	Vehicle crossing sidewalk
		Vehicle operator's duty to stop before sidewalk
	41-6a-1011	Pedestrian vehicles
	41-6a-102(21)	Highway Definition
		Highway includes the entire right-of-way
	41-6a-102(51)	Roadway Definition
		Roadway is between the white lines or normal place of travel, bicycle MAY use the shoulder
	41-6a-1102	Bicycle and device propelled by human power and moped riders subject to chapter
		Cyclists operate under the same traffic rules as other vehicles, except DUI
	41-6a-1103	Carrying more persons than design permits prohibited
	41-6a-1104	Persons on bicycles, mopeds, skates, and sleds not to attach to moving vehicles
	41-6a-1105	Operation of bicycle or moped on and use of roadway
		Cyclist's right to use the roadway
	41-6a-1106	Bicycles and human powered vehicle or device to yield right-of-way to pedestrians on sidewalks, path
		Riding on the sidwalk
	41-6a-1107	Bicycles, Parking on sidewalk, roadway
	41-6a-1108	Bicycles and mopeds, Turns, Designated lanes
		Corner-to-corner left turn option
	41-6a-1109	Bicycles and mopeds, Turn signals, Exceptions
		Either hand for right turn signal
	41-6a-1110	Bicycle and moped inspections
	41-6a-1111	Bicycle racing
	41-6a-1112	Bicycles and mopeds - Carying bundle
	41-6a-1113	Bicycle, Prohibited equipment, Brakes required
	41-6a-1114	Bicycles, Lamps and reflective material required
	41-6a-1715	Careless driving defined and prohibited
		2 continuous infractions or 1 + distraction (cell phone)
	41-6a-406	Statistical information regarding accidents
	41-6a-520	Implied consent to chemical tests for alcohol or drug
	41-6a-528	Reckless driving
		3 continuous infractions or reckless-disregard
	41-6a-701	Duty to operate vehicle on right side of roadway
		General rule
	41-6a-704	Overtaking and passing vehicles proceeding in same direction
	41-6a-705	Passing upon right -- When permissible
	41-6a-706	Limitation on passing
	41-6a-706.5	Operation of motor vehicle near bicycle prohibited
		3' Law
	41-6a-708	Signs and markings on roadway
	41-6a-801	Turning, Manner, Traffic-control devices
	41-6a-804	Turning or changing lanes
		Left turn can be made from left turn lane, 500' travel in 2-way LT lane
	72-7-409	Loads on vehicles
		Responsibility for debris on roadway

Utah Local Ordnances

• SLCBAC Model Bike Parking Ordinance (pdf)
  • A Mayor or Council could also pass a "resolution" for encouraging business to adopt such policies while the codifying process is in the works.
• Salt Lake County (un-incorporated areas) (as of 6/2006)
  • Bicycle Laws - Laws | Summary 11.32
    • 11.32.010 Bicycle dealer defined.
    • 11.32.020 License--Required--Fee.
    • 11.32.030 Inspection and licensing regulations.
    • 11.32.040 Dealer required to license and inspect bicycles.
    • 11.32.050 Serial number required.
    • 11.32.060 Unlawful to sell without title.
    • 11.32.070 Dealing with minors restricted.
    • 11.32.080 Bicycle rider subject to traffic regulations.
    • 11.32.090 Equipment.
    • 11.32.100 Prohibited acts.
    • 11.32.110 License--Removal or alteration prohibited.
    • 11.32.120 License--Revocation or suspension.
    • 11.32.130 Parental responsibility for violation by minor.
  • Bicycle Parking - Law | Summary - 19.80.34.D
  • Street or Highway Definition - Law | Summary - 11.04.010
  • Passing through a park after hours - Law | Summary - 13.04.040
• Alta
• Bluffdale (as of 6/2006)
  Trails & Sidewalks Law (pdf)| Summary - 11.17.8
• Cottonwood Heights
• Draper (as of 6/2006)
  • State and County Codes Adopted
• Bicycle Parking - Law | Summary 9.5.090.e.2.i.G
• Herriman
  County Codes Adopted
• Holladay (as of 6/2006)
  • Bicycle & Other Definitions Law | Summary - 11.04.010
  • Bicycle Laws - Same as county - 11.32
  • Bicycle Parking (Off-Street Parking) No Requirements - 13.80.020
• Midvale (as of 6/2006)
  • State Laws Adopted
  • Bicycle in Improvement Zones - Bingham Junction | Jordan Bluffs | Mixed Use | Summary
    17.7.9.4, 17.7.9.10, 17.7.9.5
• Murray City (as of 6/2006)
• State Laws Adopted
• Riverton (as of 6/2006)
  • Bicycle Parking (Off-Street Parking) No Requirements - 12-115
• Sandy (as of 6/2006)
  • Bicycle Laws, Traffic Code - Law (pdf) | Summary - 17
  • Bicycle Parking (Off-Street Parking) No Requirements - 12-115
• Salt Lake City (1/2006)
  • Bicycle Lanes - Law | Summary - 12.52.140
  • Bicycle Laws - Search - 12.80
  • Riding on Sidewalks in Central Business District - Law | Summary - 12.80.070.6
    (N Temple & 4th W to 5th S & 2nd E)
  • Bicycle Parking - Law | Summary - 21a.44.040.A
  • Disposing of bicycles - Law | Summary - 2.10.150.A
  • Transportation Advisory Board and MBAC seat - Law | Summary - 2.23.030
• Yet to be codified (3-foot law etc.) - Law
• South Jordan (6/2006)
  • State Laws Adopted
  • Bicycle Lanes - Law | Summary - 12.28.010
  • Planned Communities - Law | Summary - 17.72.010 & 17.72.090
  • Bicycle Parking (Off-Street Parking) No Requirements
    However reference is made to Envision Utah's Walkable Communities in several places
• South Salt Lake (as of 6/2006)
  • State Laws Adopted
  • Riding on Sidewalk Prohibited - Law | Summary - 12.08.070
  • Gateway District Development, Racks and Paths - Law | Summary - 17.36.040.8.F.1.a
  • Transit Oriented Development District - Law | Summary - 17.36.050.G.2.a
• Taylorsville (as of 6/2006)
  • Bicycle & Other Definitions Law | Summary 11.04.010
  • Bicycle Laws - Same as county - 11.32
  • Bicycle Parking (Off-Street Parking) No Requirements - 13.44.020
• West Jordan (as of 6/2006)
  • Bicycle Traffic Laws - Law (pdf) | Summary - 16-5-101
  • Zoning in Transit Oriented Development - Law (pdf) | Summary - Title 89
    • Bicycle Parking - 89-4-810
    • Landscaping - 89-4-515
    • Development Plan - 89-4-818
    • Design Standards 89-6-606-4-g
• West Valley City (as of 6/2006)
  • Bicycle Laws Law | Summary - 22-6
  • Commercial Bicycle Parking - Law | Summary - 7-14-207
  • Residential Bicycle Parking - Law | Summary - 7-14-304
  • Bicycle Paths in Condominium Development - Law | Summary - 9-4-105

Other Utah Rules

• Utah Department of Transportation
• Utah Transit Authority
  • Traffic Laws Apply to Trasit Authorities - Law | Summary - 17A-2-1027
• International Building Codes www

Idaho

• (as of 6/2006)
• Stop Signs& Signals - Law | Summary

Other

• Nationwide Helmet Law Comparisons
  Comparison of Motorcycle and Bicycle helmet laws by state. (pdf click here)
• Nationwide Bicycle Passing Laws
  Comparison of 3' and simular laws across the US (click here)
• Bicycle Themed Motor Vehilce License Plates (Share the Road Plates)
  List of states with the STR Plates (pdf click here)
  Map of states with plates (pdf click here)