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MISC LAW
TN Code
TN Code: Operation of bicycles
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(Editors note: most of the verbage that follows is not unique to the
State of Tennessee, and can be found verbatim in the bicycle codes of
some other states.)
(c) These regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply
whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon
any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles subject
to those exceptions stated herein.
History
[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 71; T.C.A., § 59-872; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.]
55-8-172. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles - Penalty.
Statute text
(a) Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway is granted all
of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable
to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter and chapter 10,
parts 1-5 of this title, except as to special regulations in
§§ 55-8-171 - 55-8-177, and except as to those provisions of
this chapter and chapter 10, parts 1-5 of this title which
by their nature can have no application.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
History
[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 72; T.C.A., § 59-873; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.]
55-8-173. Riding on bicycles - Playing and use of play vehicles - Penalties.
Statute text
(a) A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than
upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached
thereto, except for a certified police cyclist who is
performing duties that require riding in a side dismounting
position.
(b) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one (1)
time than the number for which it is designed or equipped.
(c) No person shall play on a highway other than upon the
sidewalk thereof, within a city or town, or in any part
of a highway outside the limits of a city or town, or use
thereon roller skates, coasters or any similar vehicle or
toy or article on wheels or a runner, except in such areas
as may be specially designated for that purpose by local
authorities.
(d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
History
[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 73; T.C.A., § 59-874; Acts 1985,
ch. 138, § 3; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1995, ch. 140, § 4.]
55-8-174. Clinging to vehicles - Penalty.
Statute text
(a) No person riding upon any bicycle, roller skates, sled
or toy vehicle shall attach such bicycle, roller skates,
sled or toy vehicle, or such person's own body, to any
streetcar or vehicle upon a roadway.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not be construed
to prohibit the attachment of a bicycle trailer or
bicycle semitrailer to a bicycle if such trailer or
semitrailer is designed specifically for such purpose.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
History
[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 74; T.C.A., § 59-875; Acts 1985,
ch. 138, § 4; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.]
55-8-175. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths - Penalty.
Statute text
(a) (1) Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway
at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time
and place and under the conditions then existing
shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand
curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of
the following situations:
(A) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding
in the same direction;
(B) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or
into a private road or driveway; or
(C) When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including,
but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or
moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards,
or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to
continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For
purposes of this section, "substandard width lane"
means a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and
another vehicle to travel safely side by side within
the lane.
(a standard width lane is elsewhere defined as 12')
(2) This subsection does not apply to a certified police
cyclist engaged in the lawful performance of duty
relating to traffic control.
(b) (1) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not
ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or
parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use
of bicycles. Persons riding two (2) abreast shall
not impede the normal and reasonable movement of
traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride
within a single lane.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a certified police
cyclist engaged in the lawful performance of duty
relating to traffic control or in pursuit of an
actual or suspected violator of the law.
(c) (1) This subsection (c) shall be known and may be cited as the
"Jeff Roth and Brian Brown Bicycle Protection Act of 2007.”
(2)The operator of a motor vehicle, when overtaking and
passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on the
roadway, shall leave a safe distance between the motor
vehicle and the bicycle of not less than three feet (3')
and shall maintain the clearance until safely past the
overtaken bicycle.
(d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
History
[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 75; T.C.A., § 59-876; Acts 1985, ch. 138, § 5;
1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1995, ch. 140, §§ 5, 6; 2007, ch. 81, § 1.]
55-8-176. Carrying articles on bicycles - Penalty.
Statute text
(a) No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package,
bundle or article which prevents the driver from keeping
at least one (1) hand upon the handlebars.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
History
[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 76; T.C.A., § 59-877; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.]
55-8-177. Bicycle lamps and brakes - Penalties.
Statute text
(a) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped
with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light
visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet
(500') to the front and with a red reflector on the rear
of a type approved by the department of safety which shall
be visible from all distances from fifty feet (50') to
three hundred feet (300') to the rear when directly in
front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor
vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a
distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear may be
used in addition to the red reflector.
(b) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes
which will enable its driver to stop the bicycle within
twenty-five feet (25') from a speed of ten miles per hour
(10 mph) on dry, level, clean pavement.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
History
[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 77; T.C.A., § 59-878; Acts 1985,
ch. 138, § 6; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.]
55-8-178. Regulations governing nonmotor vehicles and animals - Penalty.
Statute text
(a) Every driver or person having charge of any nonmotor
vehicle, on any of the public roads in or of this state,
on meeting and passing another vehicle, shall give one
half (1/2) of the road by turning to the right, so as not
to interfere in passing.
(ed. note: this same verbage in one other state code is
clarified as meaning simply to ride on the right -side-
of the road)
(b) When nonmotor vehicles on such roads are traveling in the
same direction, and the driver of the hindmost desires to
pass the foremost, each driver shall give one half (1/2)
of the road, the foremost by turning to the right, and the
hindmost to the left.
(c) (1) No driver shall stop a nonmotor vehicle on any of the
public roads, for any cause or pretense whatever, without
turning so far to the right as to leave at least one half
(1/2) of the road free, open, and unobstructed for other
travelers and vehicles.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a certified police
cyclist engaged in the lawful performance of duty relating
to traffic control.
(d) Drivers of nonmotor vehicles on public roads shall pass
each other in a quiet, orderly, and peaceable manner, and
shall not make any noise intended to disturb or frighten
the driver or the animals drawing nonmotor vehicles.
(e) No person shall willfully, by noise, gesture or by other
means, on or near public roads, disturb or frighten the
driver or rider or the animals ridden or drawing vehicles
thereon.
(f) (1) An intentional or careless violation of this section
is a Class C misdemeanor.
(2) A willful or malicious violation of this section, whereby
the death of any person is occasioned, is a Class E felony.
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55-8-117. Overtaking a vehicle on the left. --
The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of
vehicles proceeding in the same direction. subject to those
limitations, exceptions and special rules hereinafter stated:
(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding
in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe
distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway
until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle: and
(2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted,
the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in
favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not
increase the speed of the overtaken vehicle until completely passed
by the overtaking vehicle [Acts 1955, ch. 329, && T.C,A., § 59-817.]
55-8-119, Limitations on overtaking on the left. -- No vehicle shall
be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking
and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless
such left side is clearly visible and is free from oncoming traffic
for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing
to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of
any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle
overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to the
right-hand side of the roadway before coming within one hundred feet
(100') of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 18; T.C.A., B 59-819.]
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55-52-105. Child bicycle safety rules and regulations.
55-52-106. Penalty - Defense - Inadmissibility as evidence in civil action.
55-52-101. Short title.
Statute text
This chapter is and may be cited as the "Child Bicycle Safety Act."
History
[Acts 1993, ch. 399, § 2.]
55-52-102. Legislative findings and declarations.
Statute text
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:
(1) Disability and death of children resulting from injuries
sustained in bicycling accidents are a serious threat to
the public health, welfare, and safety of the people of
Tennessee, and the prevention of such disability and
death is a goal of such people;
(2) Head injuries are the leading cause of disability and
death from bicycling accidents;
(3) The risk of head injury from bicycling accidents is
significantly reduced for bicyclists who wear proper
protective bicycle helmets; yet helmets are worn by
fewer than five percent (5%) of child bicyclists
nationwide; and
(4) The risk of head injury or of any other injury to a
small child who is a passenger on a bicycle operated
by another person would be significantly reduced if
any such child-passenger sat in a separate restraining
seat.
History
[Acts 1993, ch. 399, § 3.]
55-52-103. Definitions.
Statute text
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Bicycle" means a human-powered vehicle with two (2) wheels
in tandem designed to transport, by the action of pedaling,
one (1) or more persons seated on one (1) or more saddle
seats on its frame. "Bicycle" also includes a human-powered
vehicle designed to transport by pedaling which has more
than two (2) wheels where the vehicle is used on a public
roadway, public bicycle path or other public right-of-way,
but does not include a tricycle.
(2) "Operator" means a person who travels on a bicycle seated
on a saddle seat from which that person is intended to
and can pedal the bicycle.
(3) "Other public right-of-way" means any right-of-way other
than a public roadway or public bicycle path that is
under the jurisdiction and control of the state or a
local political subdivision thereof and is designed for
use and used by vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic.
(4) "Passenger" means any person who travels on a bicycle
in any manner except as an operator.
(5) "Protective bicycle helmet" means a piece of headgear
which meets or exceeds the impact standards for
protective bicycle helmets set by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Memorial
Foundation, or which is otherwise approved by the
commissioner of safety.
(6) "Public bicycle path" means a right-of-way under the
jurisdiction and control of the state or a local
political subdivision thereof for use primarily by
bicycles and pedestrians.
(7) "State roadway" means a right-of-way under the
jurisdiction and control of the state for use
primarily by motor vehicles.
(8) "Restraining seat" means a seat separate from the
saddle seat of the operator of the bicycle that is
fastened securely to the frame of the bicycle and is
adequately equipped to restrain the passenger in such
seat and protect such passenger from the moving parts
of the bicycle.
(9) "Tricycle" means a three-wheeled human-powered vehicle.
History
[Acts 1993, ch. 399, § 4.]
55-52-104. Purpose.
Statute text
The purpose of this chapter is to reduce the incidence of
disability and death resulting from injuries incurred in
bicycling accidents by requiring that, while riding on a
bicycle on state roadways, all bicycle operators and
passengers under the age of twelve (12) years wear
approved protective bicycle helmets; that all bicycle
passengers who weigh less than forty pounds (40 lbs.) or
are less than forty inches (40") in height be seated in
separate restraining seats; and that no person who is
unable to maintain an erect, seated position shall be a
passenger in a bicycle restraining seat.
History
[Acts 1993, ch. 399, § 5.]
55-52-105. Child bicycle safety rules and regulations.
Statute text
With regard to any bicycle used on a state roadway,
it is unlawful:
(1) For any person under the age of twelve (12) to
operate or be a passenger on a bicycle unless at
all times when so engaged such person wears a
protective bicycle helmet of good fit fastened
securely upon the head with the straps of the helmet.
(2) For any person to be a passenger on a bicycle unless,
with respect to any person who weighs fewer than
forty pounds (40 lbs.), or is less than forty inches
(40") in height, the person can be and is properly
seated in and adequately secured to a restraining seat.
(3) For any parent or legal guardian of a person below the
age of twelve (12) to knowingly permit such person to
operate or be a passenger on a bicycle in violation of
subdivision (1) or (2).
(4) To rent or lease any bicycle to or for the use of any
person under the age of twelve (12) unless:
(A) The person is in possession of a protective bicycle
helmet of good fit at the time of such rental or lease; or
(B) The rental or lease includes a protective bicycle
helmet of good fit, and the person intends to wear the
helmet, as required by subdivision (1), at all times
while operating or being a passenger on the bicycle.
History
[Acts 1993, ch. 399, § 6.]
55-52-106. Penalty - Defense - Inadmissibility as evidence in civil action.
Statute text
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) below, any adult
person violating any requirement set forth in § 55-52-105
shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction
sentenced to pay a fine of two dollars ($2) and court costs.
(b) Upon commission of the first offense within a
twelve-month period under § 55-52-105(3), it shall be
a defense that the accused has since the date of the
violation purchased or provided a protective bicycle
helmet or a restraining seat, and uses and intends to use
or causes to be used or intends to cause to be used the
same as the law requires.
(c) In no event shall failure to wear a protective bicycle
helmet or to secure a passenger to a restraining seat be
admissible as evidence in a trial of any civil action.
History
[Acts 1993, ch. 399, §§ 7, 8.]
55-8-123. Driving on roadways laned for traffic. —
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two (2) or more
clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in
ddition to all others consistent herewith, shall apply:
(1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely
within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until
the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made
with safety;
(4)(A) Where passing is unsafe because of traffic in the opposite
direction or other conditions, a slow-moving vehicle, including a
passenger vehicle, behind which five (5) or more vehicles are formed
in line, shall turn or pull off the roadway wherever sufficient area
exists to do so safely, in order to permit vehicles following it to
proceed. As used in this subdivision (4), a slow-moving vehicle is
one which is proceeding at a rate of speed which is ten (10) miles
per hour or more below the lawful maximum speed for that particular
roadway at that time.
(B) Any person failing to conform with the provisions of subdivision
(4)(A) shall receive a warning citation on first offense and be liable
for a fine of twenty dollars ($20.00) on second offense, and fifty
dollars ($50.00) on third and subsequent offenses.
[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 22; T.C.A., § 59-823; Acts 1983, ch. 172, §§ 1,
2; 1984, ch. 518, § 1.]
55-8-101. Chapter definitions. —
(4) "Bicycle” means every device propelled by human power upon which any
person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, either of which is more
than twenty inches (20²) in diameter;
(7) "Certified police cyclist” means any full time, sworn law enforcement
officer who is certified by the International Police Mountain Bike
Association or has otherwise been certified by the Tennessee peace
officer standards and training commission as having received and
successfully completed appropriate bicycle training in the performance
of law enforcement functions;
(34) "Motorized bicycle” means a vehicle with two (2) or three (3) wheels,
an automatic transmission, and a motor with a cylinder capacity not
exceeding fifty cubic centimeters (50cc) which produces no more than
two (2) brake horsepower and is capable of propelling the vehicle at a
maximum design speed of no more than thirty miles per hour (30 mph) on
level ground. The operator of a motorized bicycle must be in possession
of a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, and shall be subject to
all applicable and practical rules of the road. A motorized bicycle may
not be operated on a highway of the interstate and defense highway
system, any similar limited access multilane divided highway, or upon
sidewalks;
(51) "Roadway” means that portion of a highway improved, designed or
ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder.
In the event a highway includes two (2) or more separate roadways,
"roadway” refers to any such roadway separately but not to all such
roadways collectively;
(67)"Traffic” means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles,
streetcars and other conveyances either singly or together while using
any highway for purposes of travel;
(73) "Vehicle” means every device in, upon or by which any person or property
is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks
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44-8-408. Dogs not allowed at large - Exception.
Statute text
a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “owner”
means a person who, at the time of the offense, regularly harbors, keeps or
exercises control over the dog, but does not include a person who, at the
time of the offense, is temporarily harboring, keeping or exercising control
over the dog.
(b) The owner of a dog commits an offense if that dog goes uncontrolled by
the owner upon the premises of another without the consent of the owner of
the premises or other person authorized to give consent, or goes uncontrolled
by the owner upon a highway, public road, street or any other place open to
the public generally.
(e) It is not a defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection (b) and
punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) that the dog owner
exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog.
(f) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection
(b) and punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(4) or (g)(5) that the dog owner
exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog.
(g)(1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by fine only($50).
(2) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by fine($500)
only if the dog running at large causes damage to the property of another.
(3) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by fine($2500)
only if the dog running at large causes bodily injury, as defined by
§ 39-11-106, to another.
(4) A violation of this section is a Class E felony if the dog running at
large causes serious bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106, to another.
(5) A violation of this section is a Class D felony if the dog running at
large causes the death of another.
History
[Acts 1901, ch. 50, § 1; 1903, ch. 419, § 1; Shan., § 2853a4; Code 1932,
§ 5086; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1408, 44-8-108; Acts 2007, ch. 533,
§ 1; 2007, ch. 556, § 1.]
39-11-106. Title definitions. —
(2) "Bodily injury” includes a cut, abrasion, bruise, burn or disfigurement,
and physical pain or temporary illness or impairment of the function of a
bodily member, organ, or mental faculty;
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[Acts 1989,ch.591,§ 1;1996, ch.927,§§ 1,2; 2004,ch.957,§1;2007,ch.466,§1.]
39-14-205. Intentional killing of animal.
Statute text
(a) (1) A person who intentionally or knowingly unlawfully kills
the animal of another, with the intent to deprive the owner
of the right to the animal's life and without the owner's
effective consent commits theft of that animal and shall be
punished under § 39-14-105.
(b) A person is justified in killing the animal of another if
such person acted under a reasonable belief that the animal
was creating an imminent danger of death or serious bodily
injury to such person or another or an imminent danger of
death to an animal owned by such person. A person is not
justified in killing the animal of another if at the time
of the killing such person is trespassing upon the property
of the owner of such animal.
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Kingsport City Ordenances Nov. 15, 1994. From web site.
FULL MUNICIPAL CODE
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Code 1981, 14-125 sec 102-106
No person shall drive any VEHICLE upon a sidewalk....
Code 1981, 14-281 sec 102-262
No person shall stop, stand or park a VEHICLE on a sidewalk.
(TN Code allows bicycles to be parked on a sidewalk IF it does
not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestridans
or other traffic or such parking is not prohibited by ordinance.)
Code 1981 14-211 sec 102-464
b) No VEHICLE shall be equipt with nor shall any person use upon
a vehicle any siren, whistle or BELL, except authorized
emergency vehicles.
Dogs
Article II Section 14-36
Dogs are not permited to run at large except on owners premises.
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End of Laws Section
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2007 TN Drivers Manual
TN Drivers Manual / Study Guide
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(--- Below from Tennessee Drivers Manual, pages 84-86, June 1996 ----)
Similar sections in manuals until 2005 then totally removed in 2007 with
no direct mention that bicyclist are even legal road users!
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SHARING THE ROAD WITH BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES
Many drivers have trouble adjusting to bicycles and motorcycles
operating on our streets and highways. Cyclist have the same
rights and responsibilities on public roadways as other drivers.
Lane Positions
Both bicycles and motorcycles are required to travel on the
right hand side of the road with other traffic. Bicycles are
not allowed to travel facing traffic, since this is far less
safe. They must ride as near to the right hand side of the
road as practical, while avoiding road hazards that could
cause them to swerve into traffic.
To avoid gravel, debris, sewer grates and the like, experienced
cyclist tend to pick a line on the road that is far enough on
the right to avoid obstructing traffic, while not being so
close to the shoulder or curb that they would have to swerve
suddenly to avoid a hazard. Cyclist who are not on the extreme
right hand side of the lane are not being careless, but are in
fact attempting to account for traffic conditions.
Similarly, when cyclist are traveling past parked cars, they
tend to move away from the cars, toward the center of the lane.
This is to avoid injuring, or being injured by, persons getting
out of those cars. In such cases, the cyclist is operating
the bicycle properly. If possible, give the cyclist the entire
lane. When road conditions prevent this, pass the cyclist with
caution.
Motorcycles need a full lane width like other vehicles. A
skilled motorcyclist is constantly changing positions within a
lane to increase his ability to see and be seen, and to avoid
objects on the road. Never move into the same lane with a
motorcycle, even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding
to one side. It is not only illegal, it is extremely hazardous.
Special Conditions
Special conditions and situations may cause problems for cyclist,
which drivers need to anticipate. Drivers should be aware of
these problems, so they can help share the road safely with
cyclist. Here are a few examples:
* The speed and distance of cyclists are not easily identified
in traffic. Even when the drivers see them, many say it's
difficult to judge how far away cyclists are or how fast they
are traveling.
* This may be more of a problem for judging the speed of
bicyclist. People know that motorcycles can keep up with
automobiles, but the speeds of bicyclist bay vary greatly. With
todays improved equipment, some bicyclist may be travelling 25
or 30 miles per hour, if not faster. Others will be travelling
at much slower speeds. No cyclist's speed can be taken for
granted.
* Cyclist riding at night create visibility problems. Cyclists
are required to have proper illumination to ride at night, but
motorists should be aware that cyclists are not easily seen.
* Children riding bicycles create special problems for motorists.
Children are not capable of proper judgement in determining
traffic conditions, therefore motorists should be alert to the
possibility of erratic movement and sudden changes in direction
when children on bicycles are present.
* Drivers turning left in front of oncoming cyclist cause a
large percentage of car/cycle accidents. Drivers often fail to
pick the cyclist out of the traffic scene, or inaccurately
judge the speed of the oncoming cycle. Overtaking, then making
a right turn in front of the cyclist is also a cause of many
accidents. LOOK ONCE, THEN AGAIN. MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE CYCLE
AND KNOW ITS SPEED BEFORE YOU TURN.
* Cyclists maintain eye contact with the drivers of the
automobiles around them, particularly when the cyclist or the
automobile is making a turn. So too, before turning, a driver
should attempt to gain and maintain eye contact with the
cyclist.
* Bad weather and slippery surfaces cause greater problems for
cyclists than for cars. These conditions create stability
problems for all vehicles. Allow more following distant for
cyclist when the road surface is wet and slippery. Also be
alert to the problem of glare that rain and wet surface create,
especially at night.
* Strong cross winds can move a cycleout of its lane of travel.
Areas where this can happen are wide open, long stretches of
highways and bridges. Large, fast moving trucks sometimes
create wind blasts which, under certain conditions, can move
the cyclist out of his or her path of travel.
* Railroad grade crossings are a particular hazard to cyclists,
and will usually cause them to slow down and possibly zigzag
to cross the tracks head on.
* Metal or grated bridges cause a cycle to wobble much more
than a car. An experienced cyclist shows down and moves to
the center of the lane to allow room for handling the uneven
surface. An inexperienced cyclist may become startled and
try to quickey change directions. Be prepared for either
reaction.
* Being aware of these situations and consciosly looking for
cyclists can help you share the road safely.
To learn more specifically how to ride a bicycle safely,
contact:
The League of American Wheelmen
Suite 209, 6707 Whitestone Road
Baltimore, MD 21207-4106
301-944-3399
To learn about motorcycle safety, pick up a Tennessee
Motorcycle Operator Manual at any Driver License Station.