Bicycles and human powered vehicle or device to yield right-of-way to pedestrians on sidewalks, paths, or trails -- Uses prohibited -- Negligent collision prohibited -- Speed restrictions -- Rights and duties same as pedestrians.

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  • (1) A person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power shall:
    • (a) yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian; and
    • (b) give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian.
  • (2) A person 18 years of age or older may not operate a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a roadway in a crosswalk, where prohibited by a traffic-control device or ordinance.
  • (3) A person may not operate a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power in a negligent manner so as to collide with a:
    • (a) pedestrian; or
    • (b) person operating a:
      • (i) bicycle; or
      • (ii) vehicle or device propelled by human power.
  • (4) A person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a driveway, or across a roadway on a crosswalk may not operate at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.
  • (5) Except as provided under Subsections (1) and (4), a person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a roadway on a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.




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