In most places it is illegal to bike on the sidewalk. Cyclists are subject to the same laws on the road as a vehicle, someone that is also illegal to drive on the sidewalk (no surprise there). Some cities have local ordinances that allow cycling on sidewalks but from what I have seen this is not very common.
Cyclists on the road are subject to all laws of the road as well. That is to say, they must stop at stop signs, obey speed limits (a cyclists could potentially be pulled over for speeding) and can't cycle on the freeway if it is posted. Also in the state of Michigan cyclists are required to wear helmets due to a helmet law. Of course most people don't do this.
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A bike won't go anywhere, at any speed unless it has a rider, and for a human powered vehicle the rider is crucial - so the question is quite pointless. Besides, you're not telling for what kind of riding.
Yes, it is legal. In Alberta anyway.
In Florida, it is generally legal to ride a bike on the sidewalk unless there are local ordinances that prohibit it. However, cyclists must yield to pedestrians and exercise caution to avoid accidents.
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.
There should not be a ticket issued for riding on the sidewalk according to the LAPD: http://www.lapdonline.org/prevent_crime/content_basic_view/7745 UNLESS, you are riding "in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property (56.15.1 LAMC)."
No. Anything that is not human powered, or in other words has a motor, is illegal to operate upon a sidewalk.
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No, but it is frowned upon. Some cities have bike lanes to stop people from riding on sidewalks.
absolutely. riding an unregistered dirt bike is illegal, unless on your own private property
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.
If you're under 18, yes.
Cruising in their cars (illegal today) Riding in the back of pick-up trucks (illegal today) Dirt bike (motorcycle) riding on public lands with-out permits (illegal today) Driving a hot rod (car) without seat belts (illegal today) Riding a motorcycle without a helmet (illegal today)
In Virginia, it is illegal for anyone 13 years or older to ride their bike on the sidewalk, except for designated areas. Bicyclists are required to ride on the road and follow the same rules as other vehicles. Prior to operating a bicycle, it is advisable to familiarize oneself with local laws and regulations.
im 16 and i went down the hill and back on the sidewalk real fast and i got a ticket... and i got my permit