§ 1136. Application of subchapter; rights and obligations of bicyclists under other laws (a) The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward may not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this subchapter. (b) This subchapter applies whenever a bicycle is operated upon […]
§ 1136a. Electric bicycles (a) Except as provided in this subsection, electric bicycles shall be governed as bicycles under Vermont law, and operators of electric bicycles shall be subject to all of the rights and duties applicable to bicyclists under Vermont law. (b) Electric bicycles and their operators shall be exempt from: (1) motor vehicle […]
§ 1137. Riding on bicycles (a) No individual propelling a bicycle may ride other than on or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle. (b) No individual may use a bicycle to carry more individuals at any one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (Added 1971, No. […]
§ 1138. Clinging to motor vehicles No person may attach himself or herself or any bicycle, wagon, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle upon which he or she is riding or will ride to any motor vehicle. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)
§ 1139. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths (a) A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Bicyclists generally shall ride as near to the right side of the improved area of the highway right-of-way as is safe, except […]
§ 1140. Carrying articles No person operating a bicycle may carry any package, bundle, or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)
§ 1141. Equipment on bicycles (a) A person shall not operate a bicycle at nighttime from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise unless the bicycle or the bicyclist is equipped with a lamp on the front which emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the […]
§ 1141a. Electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMD); required equipment; operation (a) Equipment. An electric personal assistive mobility device shall be equipped as follows: (1) with front, rear, and side reflectors; and (2) with a system that will enable the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop; and (3) if the device is […]
§ 1142. Penalties A person who violates any provision of sections 1136 through 1141 and subsection 1141a(a) of this title shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $25.00 for each offense, except that a person who violates subsection 1139(b) of this title shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than […]
§ 1143. Not evidence of negligence A violation of any provision of sections 1136 through 1141 of this title by any person under 16 years of age is not negligence or evidence of negligence. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)
