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Tickets for Breaking Bicycle Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Hannah Hilst<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Bicycle safety has been a contentious subject in many cities. Residents have criticized local governments for building bicycle lanes and setting laws that fail to improve safety.<\/p>\r\n

As a bicyclist, you must follow all the rules regardless of your opinion of the law. Bicycle laws can differ by municipality and are not always intuitive.<\/p>\r\n

All bicyclists should know the regulations along their routes to prevent accidents. Though rare, getting a traffic ticket for breaking bike laws is possible. Read on to learn more about how bicycle laws and biking violations work.<\/p>\r\n

Common Bicycle Traffic Rules<\/h2>\r\n

Like most traffic laws<\/a>, cities and states enforce bicycle laws. Bicyclists mainly follow the same traffic laws that apply to motorists. You’ll match the traffic flow and obey the traffic signals like a driver.<\/p>\r\n

But, many areas of the country also have specific rules for riding bicycles on public roads. This section covers a few basic types of laws for biking.<\/p>\r\n

Signaling Rules for Cyclists<\/h3>\r\n

Some bicycles have built-in turn signals. Otherwise, bicyclists must use hand signals when turning, changing lanes, or stopping.<\/p>\r\n

Proper bike signals usually follow the pattern below:<\/p>\r\n