New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws Listed below are links to those sections of the New York State Vehicle and TrafficLaws, and New York State Highways Laws that pertain to the safe operation of a bicycle. Definitions • • • • • • • Traffic Laws for Cyclists • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Vehicle and Traffic Laws Applying To Motorists and Bicyclists • Vehicle and Traffic Laws Applying To Speed Contests and Races • • State And Local Authority Over The Operation Of A Bicycle • • • • Highway Laws That Apply To A Bicyclist Access • • Sections of the Vehicle & Traffic Law Pertaining to the Operation of a Bicycle § 102. Bicycle.Every two or three wheeled device upon which a person or persons may ride, propelled by human power through a belt, a chain or gears, with such wheels in a tandem or tricycle, exceptthatitshall notincludesuch a device having solid tires and intended for use only on a sidewalk by pre-teenage children. Bicycle lane. A portion of the roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles. 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. Firehouse Dog Dvdrip Aac Tva.

That portion of a highway improved, designated, marked or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the shoulder and slope. In the event a highway includes two or more separated roadways the term roadway as used herein shall refer to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively. That improved portion of a highway contiguous with the roadway. Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicle, bicycles, and other conveyances either singly or together while using any highway for purposes of travel. Every device in, upon, or by which a person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks § 375 (24 - a) It shall be unlawful to operate upon any public highway in this state a motor vehicle, limited use automobile, limited use motorcycle or bicycle while the operator is wearing more than one earphone attached to a radio, tape player or other audio device.

§ Section 1229 - a No person, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall (b) Occupy any space of a state expressway highway or state interstate route highway including the entrances thereto and exits therefrom with: an animal drawn vehicle; herded animals; a pushcart; a bicycle; except in the performance of public work or official duties, or on paths or parts of such highways provided for such uses. Highway Law Section 316 Entitled to free use of highway.

In addition to the, the Graduated License Law places restrictions on drivers under 18 years of age who have a junior learner permit or junior driver license (Class DJ, MJ or DJMJ). The restrictions depend on • whether you have a junior learner permit or a junior driver license • where and when you will be driving in New York State If you do not comply with these restrictions, your junior learner permit or junior driver license could be suspended or revoked for 60 days.