N.Y.S. Vehicle and Traffic Law
- 102-a – Definition of Bicycle Lane
- A portion of the roadway which has been designated by stripping, signing and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles.
- 102-b – Definition of Bicycle Path
- A path physically separated from motorized vehicle traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right–of-way or within an independent right-of-way and which is intended for the use of bicycles.
- 375(24-a) - Equipment
- Rider cannot wear more than one earphone attached to radio, tape player or other audio device while riding.
- 1231 - Traffic Laws Applicable to Persons Riding Bicycles
- Bicyclists are granted all rights and subject to all duties applicable to operator of vehicle except where not applicable.
- 1232 - Riding on bicycles
- Must ride on a permanent seat;
- Feet must be on pedals;
- Bike must carry only number of persons for which it is designed and equipped.
- 1233 - Clinging to vehicles
- No attaching bike or person to another vehicle being operated on the roadway.
- 1234 - Riding on roadways, shoulders, bicycle lanes and bicycle paths
- Must ride bicycle on the right side of the roadway (some conditions and exceptions
- No more than two abreast.
- 1235 - Carrying articles
- Rider must keep at least one hand on handlebars when carrying packages.
- 1236 - Lamps and other equipment
- White headlight and red taillight must be used from dusk to dawn;
- Bell or other audible signal (not whistle) required;
- Working brakes required;
- Reflective tires and/or other reflective devices required.
- 1237 - Hand and arm signals
- Bicyclists are required to use hand signals to turn left and right and to stop or decrease speed;
- Rider can use either hand to signal a right turn.
- 1238 - Helmets and carrying children
- A child under age one is not permitted to ride on a bicycle.
- A child one or more years of age but less than five years of age must wear an approved helmet and be carried in a properly affixed child carrier.
- A child five or more years of age but less than fourteen years of age must wear an approved helmet.