A project to increase Bicycle Safety from Bike Walk Mississippi
Bike Law in Mississippi
Don't forget to download the Bike Law pocket guide to keep a copy of the law with you when you are riding!
For Bicyclists:
For Motorists:
Ride Right (and WITH Traffic)
Bicyclists must ride as close as practical to the right hand edge of roadway except when:
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Unsafe to do so
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When passing another bicycle or vehicle
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When preparing for a left turn
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When proceeding straight where right turns are permitted and
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When necessary to avoid hazardous conditions
No more than 2 abreast:
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Bicyclists may not ride more than two abreast except when on roads exclusively for bicycles (trails, paths, etc.)
Indicate Turns:
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Bicyclists shall indicate right turns, left turns and stops with hand signals before taking action.
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Right turn: left arm upward, left arm to square or right arm horizontal to right.
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Left turn: Left arm extended horizontally
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Stop: left arm or right arm downward.
Passing:
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When passing a bicyclist, motorists shall leave not less than three (3) feet between vehicle and bicycle
AND
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shall maintain three (3) feet minimum clearance until safely past the bicycle.
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Motorists may pass a bicycle in a non-passing zone ONLY when it is safe to do so.
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Motorists passing a bicycle may NOT make a right turn unless turn can be made with reasonable safety.
Anti-Harassment:
It is unlawful to harass, taunt or maliciously throw an object at or in the direction of anyone riding a bicycle. This is a fineable offense of up to $2,500 and 7 days jail time.
Please Note:
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When you are riding, please remember to ride as far right as is practical AND learn when to legally "take the lane."
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*PLEASE NOTE: ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, BICYCLISTS MUST RIDE IN SINGLE FILE. ON OTHER MISSISSIPPI ROADS, YOU MAY RIDE TWO ABREAST. *Bicycles are not allowed on the Interstate.
Motorists: If you don't have room to pass, just wait until it is safe....and CHANGE LANES TO PASS.