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Category: Definitions

Bicycles are vehicles, but not motor vehicles, but bicycles are traffic, as are other vehicles.

The roadway and sidewalk are included in the definition of street or highway.

The paved shoulder is not part of the roadway.

Power Generated by a Bicycle

By Geo Posted on August 15, 2019 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment, Definitions 3 Comments

Question Joel asked: Does a bicycle have to be a direct pedal drive to be a bicycle? Or can you pedal to generate electricity to power an electric motor, accessories, and charge batteries? Answer As long as the bicycle meets …

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Seat Height

By Geo Posted on June 25, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions No Comments

Question John asked: “The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position”.  Does this mean the vehicle seat CAN …

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eBikes on Beaches

By Geo Posted on April 29, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Misc, Motorized Bicycles 1 Comment

Question Robert asked: Are there any provisions in the law about motorized/electric bikes riding on the beach. With these newer fat tire electric bikes that can do 28mph this could be a problem.

Recumbent Drivers’ Rights and Duties

By Geo Posted on March 28, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Rights & Duties No Comments

Question Jeremy asked: What laws are different for a tricycle (I have a recumbent tadpole-style, not electric) than for a bicycle?

Motorized Recumbent

By Geo Posted on February 13, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Motorized Bicycles 2 Comments

Question John asked: The law says that an electric bike “The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position” …

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Maximum Bicycle Height

By Geo Posted on February 13, 2018 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions 1 Comment

Question Austin asked: How tall can a bike be before you cannot use it on roads/sidewalks?

Pedestrian Walking Bike

By Geo Posted on October 27, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions 2 Comments

Question Sandra asked: When walking your bicycle on a road are you considered a pedestrian?

Is a Xich lo a bicycle?

By Geo Posted on March 28, 2017 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Program Updates, Rights & Duties No Comments

Question Daniel asked: I have an actual Vietnamese xich lo. If unfamiliar with a xich lo, it is basically a bicycle frame that has a place for passengers to ride attached to its front. Its probably easier just to Google …

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Flashing Lights

By Geo Posted on May 27, 2016 Posted in Ask Geo, Bicycle Equipment, Definitions 4 Comments

Question Michael asked: I am a disabled veteran in a wheelchair, I ride a adaptive hand cycle that is a lay back position and in total it’s only 32″ high. I use 2 5′ safety flags and I have 2 …

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Motorized Three-wheel Vehicles

By Geo Posted on April 22, 2016 Posted in Ask Geo, Definitions, Motorized Bicycles No Comments

Question Werner asked: Please watch our video and advise us if we can ride this on public road? Sidewalks? Bike paths? We also have a electric pedelc = pedal assist motor (you still need to pedal the bike). We can …

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