Mississippi § 63-3-1305 - “Bicycle lane” defined; motor vehicle operator to avoid blocking lane and to yield to bicyclist in lane.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-1305 — “Bicycle lane” defined; motor vehicle operator to avoid blocking lane and to yield to bicyclist in lane., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-3-1305. “Bicycle lane” defined; motor vehicle operator to avoid blocking lane and to yield to bicyclist in lane.
For purposes of this section, “bicycle lane” means a portion of the roadway or a lane separated from the roadway that has been designated by striping, pavement markings and signage for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. Whenever a bicycle lane has been provided adjacent to a roadway, the operator of a motor vehicle may not block the bicycle lane to oncoming bicycle traffic and shall yield to a bicyclist in the bicycle lane before entering or crossing the lane. This section does not apply to vehicles engaged in providing public services, including, but not limited to, fire engines, police vehicles, ambulances, public utility vehicles, waste management trucks and tow trucks.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 63-3-1305
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 63-3-1305 cover?
Section 63-3-1305 ("“Bicycle lane” defined; motor vehicle operator to avoid blocking lane and to yield to bicyclist in lane.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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