Iam not sure if bikes must come to a complete stop at a stop sign for safety reasons. I know that they have to obey rules of the road just like motorists do.
2007-11-25 12:53:59 · 26 answers · asked by morgan 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Stopping at the stop sign is one of the rules of the road. Yes, it is the law that a bicycle stops at a stop sign.
2007-11-25 12:58:46 · answer #1 · answered by Fred C 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Yes bikes should come to a complete stop just like all the motorists have to. Obeying the same rules is a must.
2007-11-30 06:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some of the errors that bike riders frequently commit which greatly increase the chances of a collision with a motor vehicle:
1. They do not follow the traffic laws for vehicles when operating a bicycle. Instead,
a) they may use the traffic laws for pedestrians and thus ride on the sidewalks or the wrong way on the streets,
b) they may follow the traffic code for vehicles part of the time but not all of the time,
c) they may adopt a policy of hiding from motor vehicles rather than riding in the traffic lanes,
d) they may be guerilla cyclists deliberately breaking the law,
e) or they just might not think about how they are behaving.
2. They don't have lights mounted on their bikes when riding at night.
3. They ride along in the gutter or weave in and out between cars.
4. They don't pay attention to nearby vehicles.
5. They haven't learned how to control their bicycles effectively.
6. They panic when motor vehicles approach.
7. They don't keep the bike in sound mechanical condition.
8. They ride when too tired (or even drunk) to do so safely.
2007-11-26 00:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes bikes need to stop just like a motorist. where i live in chicago the rules apply that a bicyclist is considered a motorist and must obey the laws or risk gettin a ticket (yes a ticket). so just play it safe act like a motorist and maybe we will get the respect bicyclist need.
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2007-11-25 13:00:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mona 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You have answered your own question:
"I know that they have to obey rules of the road just like motorists do".
Can't get a clearer answer than that. Unless you only want one word. In that case, yes.
2007-11-29 10:35:50 · answer #5 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bicycles and anything that uses the road MUST obey the rules of the road.
Be safe.
2007-11-25 13:02:56 · answer #6 · answered by Nikole 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You answered your own question.
In most states, bicyles are considered vehicles and must follow the same rules of the road as motor vehicles. That includes coming to a complete stop at stop signs and red traffic lights.
2007-11-30 08:28:17 · answer #7 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a bicycle is a type of vehicle and must obey all vehicle code laws that are applicable to them (this includes obeying all posted traffic signs).
2007-11-25 13:01:46 · answer #8 · answered by Al A 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes they should stop like all motorists on the road.
2007-11-26 04:09:07 · answer #9 · answered by theguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bikes are required to follow the normal road rules, same as cars.
Failing to stop can get you a ticket, or if you cause a crash you will be at fault.
2007-11-26 00:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by Showtunes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋