Thursday, August 31, 2006
Changes to state law governing Ohio bicyclists include:
Local governments can no longer require cyclists to ride on sidewalks or ban bicycles from certain streets, other than freeways.
Wheel and front reflectors are no longer required.
Cyclists are no longer required to give a continuous turn signal.
Bicyclists are allowed to ride on the left side of a lane to make a left turn, to stay out of a right-turn-only lane or to avoid potholes, road debris or stopped vehicles.
Cars are allowed to pass bicycles in no-passing zones under certain conditions.
Courts are given sentencing discretion, including remedial bicycle training.
Source: The Ohio Bicycle Federation