Idaho § 49-721 - Bicycles on sidewalks
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-721 — Bicycles on sidewalks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-721. Bicycles on sidewalks
(1) A person operating a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk, or across a highway upon and along a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian or another bicyclist.
(2) A person shall not operate a bicycle along and upon a sidewalk or across a highway upon and along a crosswalk, where the use of bicycles is prohibited by official traffic control devices.
(3) A person operating a vehicle by human power, or operating a motorized wheelchair or an electric personal assistive mobility device upon and along a sidewalk, or across a highway upon and along a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.
[49-721, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 210, p. 680; am. 2002, ch. 160, sec. 5, p. 473.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-721
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-721 cover?
Section 49-721 ("Bicycles on sidewalks") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 49-721?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 49-721 apply to my situation?
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