It is usually the responsibility of the homeowner if a person pulls into a driveway and runs over a bicycle. The homeowner's insurance might also pay for this accident. It might be the driver's fault if the bicycle was not in the driveway at the time or the driver was drinking.
When entering or crossing a road, street, or highway from a private road, alley, building, or driveway after stopping prior to the sidewalk, you shall yield the right-of-way to all approaching vehicles and pedestrians.
I was caught coasting down the sidewalk on my bicycle.
kinetic
Laws regarding riding bicycles on sidewalks vary by location. In some places, it is legal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk, while in others it is not. It is important to check local regulations to determine if it is allowed in your area.
This depends entirely on the nation, state/province, municipality, etc one resides in. In my home town, it's only illegal to operate a bicycle on a sidewalk "in a business district." While this definition remains unclear, I've heard it described as "if you see parking meters--get off the sidewalk!" Regardless of law, it is imperative to operate a bicycle in the manner that promotes your and others' safety. Often, that means the roadway; occasionally, that means the sidewalk.
Laws regarding riding bicycles on sidewalks vary by location. In some places, it is illegal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk, while in others it is allowed. It is important to check local regulations to determine if it is legal in your area.
Usually it's illegal for all but small kids on slow bikes to ride on the sidewalk, but there can be local differences. You have to check what's applicable for your city
This depends on where you live. In most states it is illegal to ride your bike on the side walk, you are supposed to be in the bike lane. But all truth being told with insurance companies it is the drivers fault for failing to notice the person on the side walk.
kinetic because it is using force. it would be potential if it was at the top of a hill.
Riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is more dangerous than on the street because drivers at intersections and driveways may not see the cyclist, increasing the risk of collisions. Additionally, pedestrians on the sidewalk may not expect a fast-moving cyclist, leading to potential accidents.
in orange county, florida, it is alright as long as you follow safety guidelines, pulled from the interent from some official orange county law pamphlet.
no, it is not, if ure riding on the street you have to obey the traffic laws, if ure riding on the sidewalk you must obey the pedestrian traffic laws.