Summarized for cyclists who want to know the real deal.
From the Vehicle and Traffic Law (New York State):
- Section 1231
Bicyclists are granted all of the rights and are subject to all of the duties as the driver of a motor vehicle. - Section 1232
Cyclists must ride on a permanent seat; feet must be on pedals; and bike must carry only the number of persons for which it is designed and equipped. From the New York City Administrative Code:
- Section 19-176
Riding bicycles on sidewalks is prohibited. Bicycles may be confiscated.
From Title 34, Rules of the City of New York:
- Section 4-12(p)(3)
Bicyclists may ride on either side of one-way roadways that are at least 40 feet wide. - Section 4-12 (e)
Cyclists must have at least one hand on handlebars at all times. - Section 4-12 (h)
Cyclists involved in accidents resulting in death or injury to person or damage to property must stop and make a report to the Police Department. (If you’re in an accident with a car, you should get a police report even if you don’t think you’re injured—bike accidents go underreported!) - Section 4-12 (o)
Bicycles are prohibited on expressways, drives, highways, interstate routes and thruways unless authorized by signs.
From the Vehicle and Traffic Law (New York State):
- Section 1237
When turn signals are required, left turns shall be signaled with the left hand, and right turns may be signaled with either hand. - Section 1233
Clinging to vehicles or attaching a bike to another vehicle being operated on a roadway is prohibited.
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