New York City is putting 15 mph limits outside hundreds of schools in 2026, cutting speeds that had often been set at 20 mph. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the expansion in March, and city officials said on September 9 that more than 200 school locations already had new 15 mph zones. Roughly 800 locations are
Bike access on US roads depends on road type, state law, and posted signs. Most regular roads allow bicycles, including local streets, city roads, many state highways, and many U.S. routes. Restrictions are more common on interstates, expressways, freeways, ramps, tunnels, and certain bridges. One common source of confusion is the word “highway.” It can
Wake Forest police are warning young e-bike riders, parents, organizers, and spectators that future e-bike group rides that disrupt traffic may lead to arrests, citations, mandatory court appearances, fines, and bike impoundments. Officials issued that warning after a March 7, 2026, incident in Wake Forest’s Heritage subdivision involving a group of young e-bike riders. Police
Short answer: sometimes. Longer answer: It depends on how your local law is written and how it treats bicycles inside the traffic code. In some places, a cyclist can face a reckless driving charge on a public road. In others, the same behavior would trigger a different label, like dangerous cycling, careless cycling, reckless endangerment,
Police officers often confront questions about cell phone use by cyclists and the extent of their authority to issue tickets under distracted driving or related laws. Phone use while cycling has become common, including texting, checking messages, and using navigation apps. In many countries, road safety rules prioritize attention and control even when statutes do
Headphones on a bike feel ordinary now. Music during a long solo ride. A podcast on a commute. Turn-by-turn directions cutting through downtown traffic. What feels routine to riders has caught the attention of lawmakers, and the result is a patchwork of rules that can surprise even experienced cyclists. Some states focus on whether both
Red light cameras are automated enforcement tools that photograph vehicles entering intersections after the signal turns red. Systems operate without a police officer physically stopping a driver at the scene. Images and short video clips document the position of the vehicle and the traffic signal phase at the time of the violation. Public discussion often
For years, electric bicycles in New Jersey lived in a gray zone that felt friendly to riders. Buy an e-bike, charge it, ride it. Paperwork rarely entered the conversation. That world ended on January 19, 2026, when the state signed a law that quietly but decisively rewrote how e-bikes are treated under traffic and motor
Electric bikes feel like a friendly middle ground between cycling and motorized travel, but 2025 brings a tougher legal climate in several parts of the country. Some states are easing rules to boost commuter adoption, while others are tightening requirements around helmets, speed limits, registration, and classification. Riders often find themselves juggling national definitions, state
Indiana’s e-bike and bicycle access rules have matured into a statewide framework that’s clearer than ever. Yet, actual access still depends on who manages the trail. A Class 1 pedal-assist model may be welcome on one paved greenway but banned from another a few miles away. State law now provides a consistent baseline, while city