Their are signs that say "bikes ride single file". Can you get pulled over or ticketed if you don't ride single file?
2007-04-13 15:45:26 · 5 answers · asked by <('_')> 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
short answer: yes, and I've seen it happen.
long answer: read up on the law in your local area.
ride safe.
Scott
2007-04-13 17:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state that you ride in. Some states have rules that say that you may only ride single file. Some states say you can ride double file. Still others say that you many ride double provided that you are not impeding the flow of traffic. This becomes confusing when other parts of the code say that you are traffic.
When there are signs that instruct you to ride single, yes you can be pulled over for not doing so. I have been pulled over several times for riding too far out or riding two abreast. I have never been ticketed yet, but it is possible.
2007-04-13 23:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scott it absolutely correct. You have to check the bylaws of your state. Every state is different, and there are allot of exceptions. Florida Issues a small manual you can Carry on your bike. I carry mine all the time because of some police men that do not know the laws pertaining to bicycles. I saw a friend get a ticket during a MS150 charity ride because he was crossing a steel grated bridge in the middle of the lane.
Florida State law says you may use the entire lane if conditions are unsafe for a vehicle to safely pass you inside the lane. Typically if the lane is to narrow ( less than 12' in Florida).
2007-04-14 21:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by D'Artagnan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, yes, if it is posted to ride single file. But from what I've seen police rarely enforce traffic laws on cyclists. I've seen people riding on the wrong side of the road, weaving in and out of traffic all while talking on a cell phone. A police car drives right by and doesn't do anything about it.
Even if the chance of getting ticketed might be remote, you should still follow all traffic laws, even if it's just for your own personal safety.
2007-04-14 07:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by crazydave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you talking bikes or motorcycles? It depends what state you are in
2007-04-13 22:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by jojo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋