§ 31-19-12. Bicycles on sidewalks and crosswalks — Rights and duties.
A person propelling a vehicle by human power or operating an electric personal assistive mobility device (“EPAMD”) upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances; provided, however, that a person riding an electric personal assistive mobility device (“EPAMD”) on a sidewalk or a bicycle path or trail shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians or give an audible signal before overtaking any passing pedestrian. Pedestrians using an EPAMD shall exercise a high degree of care when passing a pedestrian using a wheelchair, walker or other mobility aid and only pass when the width of the sidewalk exceeds five (5) feet. For purposes of this section electric personal assistive mobility devices (“EPAMD”) and electric motorized bicycles shall be prohibited from sidewalks and crosswalks in the town of New Shoreham.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 58, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 56, § 4; P.L. 2002, ch. 136, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 397, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-19 - Operation of Bicycles
Section 31-19-1. - Violations.
Section 31-19-1.1, 31-19-1.2. - Repealed.
Section 31-19-2. - Responsibility of parent or guardian.
Section 31-19-3. - Applicability of traffic laws.
Section 31-19-4. - Excessive number of persons on bicycle.
Section 31-19-5. - Clinging to vehicles.
Section 31-19-6. - Bicycles to right of road.
Section 31-19-7. - Number of bicycles abreast.
Section 31-19-9. - Carrying articles.
Section 31-19-10. - Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
Section 31-19-11. - Bicycles and motorized wheelchairs on sidewalks and crosswalks.
Section 31-19-12. - Bicycles on sidewalks and crosswalks — Rights and duties.
Section 31-19-13. - Bicycle parking.
Section 31-19-14. - Turn and stop signals.
Section 31-19-15. - Left turns.
Section 31-19-16. - Bicycle identifying number.
Section 31-19-17. - Inspecting bicycles.
Section 31-19-18. - Bicycle racing.
Section 31-19-19. - Use of coasters, roller skates, and similar devices restricted.
Section 31-19-20. - Sale of new bicycles.
Section 31-19-21. - Sale of used bicycles.
Section 31-19-22. - Use of pedal carriages and rickshaws in the town of New Shoreham.