Bicycles are vehicles when ridden on roads and streets:
- Obey all traffic signs, signals, lights, and markings
- Ride on the right side, with traffic
- When turning, use motor vehicle turn lane
- Stay as far to the right as safely practicable or use the
shoulder - Ride no more than two side by side
- Ride single file when moving slower than traffic
- Obey signs that restrict riding on interstate highways and
limited access roads - Yield to pedestrians
- When riding on the sidewalk, call to pedestrians when
approaching from behind and to pass, and give right of way
to pedestrians
Always:
- Use hand signals for turns and stops
- When turning or crossing, look LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT
- Keep one hand on the handlebars when carrying articles
- Carry children securely in special seats or trailers
- Use white headlamps visible 500 feet, rear reflectors, and a
red taillight when bicycling between sunset and sunrise
Don’t:
- Don’t carry passengers on bicycles built for one rider
- Don’t wear earphones in both ears
Pedestrians have rights and responsibilities:
- Always watch for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists, and
make sure they can see you - Use sidewalks if available
- Use crosswalks wherever possible
- Look LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT when crossing
- If walking on roads, walk facing traffic and travel on
extreme edge/shoulders - Obey Walk/Don’t Walk control signals or countdown timers
- Use caution when crossing highways
Motorists, respect bicyclists’ and pedestrians’ rights:
- Approach and pass bicyclists at a reasonable speed
- Allow at least two feet, preferably three feet or more at
higher speeds between you and bicyclists when passing - Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in a crosswalk
- When turning, yield to pedestrians and bicyclists
- Permit pedestrians to cross roads safely
- Come to a full stop for a blind pedestrian with a cane or
guide dog (Class 3 misdemeanor)
If involved in a crash:
- Stop to determine injury or damage
- Report name, etc.to police or others involved
- Report property damaged from a crash to police within 24
hours
“Violation of traffic law is a civil penalty or traffic infraction
punishable by a fine or points against your driver’s license.”
Code of Virginia § 46.2