New York Laws
Article 34 - Operation of Bicycles and Play Devices
1230 - Effect of Regulations.

(b) These regulations applicable to bicycles or to in-line skates
shall apply whenever a bicycle is, or in-line skates are, operated upon
any highway, upon private roads open to public motor vehicle traffic and
upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, or in-line
skates, or both.