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Sidewalk riding is a state-and-city question. Compare what Virginia, Minnesota, Florida and Oregon require of riders and where cities can restrict it.
BC law bars riding abreast on the roadway. The province's page adds "except to pass"; the Act's clause does not. What that means for group rides.
Queensland and Germany ban holding a phone while riding but treat a mount differently. Ireland's rule is less clear. Official wording compared.
Taking a pedal cycle without the owner's consent is an offense in England and Wales: fine only, no prison. How section 12(5) and its defense work.
A zebra-style crossing with a cycle route beside it. In Great Britain, drivers must give way to a cyclist on it, and should give way to one waiting.
Irish law doesn't require cyclists to wear a helmet, but e-scooter riders must, and e-moped riders need a motorcycle helmet. Rules as of October 2026.
In France, riders and passengers must wear a CE-marked high-visibility vest outside built-up areas at night or in poor visibility. Here is what qualifies.
Since 1 Oct 2026 Spanish drivers passing cyclists must leave 1.5 m, change lanes fully on multi-lane roads and, outside towns, go 20 km/h under the limit.
E-bikes are allowed in US national parks only where the superintendent designates them, on routes open to bicycles. What 36 CFR 4.30 says and how to check.
Stop at the end of the driveway, creep forward until you can see, look left-right-left, then go. Also covers sidewalk driveway crossings and teaching kids.
Salsa excludes internal rust on steel frames and Kona excludes corrosion, per terms read in October 2026. What that means and when rust means stop riding.
Queensland, WA, South Australia and Tasmania limit riding close behind a vehicle. How each source words the 2 m and 200 m tests, plus the ban on holding on.