Progress is being made regarding laws that protect us as cyclists. 3-FOOT PASSING LAW: Ohio’s three-foot minimum safe distance passing requirement, ORC § 4511.27 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.27 (A) (1) became effective March 21, 2017. DEAD RED EXCEPTION: The
1. A bicycle is a “vehicle”. Bikes don’t BLOCK traffic, they ARE traffic! http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4501.01(A) (K) 2. Riding your bike the way you drive your car: “Vehicular Cycling” http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.01 (A) (G) 3. Bikes are lawfully ridden on
Highly qualified Super Lawyer & Experienced Cyclist Kenneth Knabe – Protecting Cyclists in Ohio through injury representation, sponsorships, education and Vision Zero safety legislation. Knabe Law Firm Co., LPA: 14222 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Phone: 216-228-7200.
In Solon whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, the person, before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white or metallic cane, shall give an audible signal and the right-of-way to the blind person. Click to find out more!
In University Heights whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk or street, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle. Click to learn more!
In Cleveland Heights you are to use both hands upon the handle grips except when necessary to give the required hand and arm signals.
If you break the law while enjoying a nice ride in Bay Village, the Police can impound your bicycle. Click to learn more!
In Cleveland you may not operate a bicycle without due regard for the safety and rights of pedestrians and drivers and occupants of all other vehicles, and so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets or sidewalks or any other public or private property.
In Euclid riding your bicycle in the business district is not permitted. Click on the blog to learn more laws!
Lights and reflectors are required to ride your bicycle in Rocky River, Ohio.
Progress is being made regarding laws that protect us as cyclists. 3-FOOT PASSING LAW: Ohio’s three-foot minimum safe distance passing requirement, ORC § 4511.27
1. A bicycle is a “vehicle”. Bikes don’t BLOCK traffic, they ARE traffic! http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4501.01(A) (K) 2. Riding your bike the way you drive your
Highly qualified Super Lawyer & Experienced Cyclist Kenneth Knabe – Protecting Cyclists in Ohio through injury representation, sponsorships, education and Vision Zero safety legislation. Knabe
In Solon whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, the person, before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white or metallic cane, shall give an audible signal and the right-of-way to the blind person. Click to find out more!
In University Heights whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk or street, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle. Click to learn more!
In Cleveland Heights you are to use both hands upon the handle grips except when necessary to give the required hand and arm signals.
If you break the law while enjoying a nice ride in Bay Village, the Police can impound your bicycle. Click to learn more!
In Cleveland you may not operate a bicycle without due regard for the safety and rights of pedestrians and drivers and occupants of all other vehicles, and so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets or sidewalks or any other public or private property.
In Euclid riding your bicycle in the business district is not permitted. Click on the blog to learn more laws!
Lights and reflectors are required to ride your bicycle in Rocky River, Ohio.
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