BE FAMILIAR WITH THESE WISCONSIN BICYCLE LAWS

Bicycles are considered vehicles and bicyclists are granted all the rights and subject to all duties which apply to operators of vehicles. WI Stat. 340.01 (5) and 346.02 (4) (a)

Bicyclists may ride two abreast on any street as long as other traffic is not impeded. If there are two or more lanes, then both bicyclists must ride within a single lane. WI Stat. 346.80 (3) (a).

No person may ride a bicycle during hours of darkness unless there is a white light visible from 500 feet to the front of the bicycle and a red reflector of at least two inches or reflective tape at least two inches in diameter and visible from all distances 50 to 500 feet to the rear when in front of lawful beams on a motor vehicle. A red or amber rear light may be used in addition to but not in lieu of a red rear reflector. WI Stat. 347.489 (1)

Bicyclists passing stopped cars shall allow a minimum of three feet between themselves and the car. WI Stat. 346.80 (2) (c)

The operator of a motor vehicle passing a bicyclist shall exercise due care and leave a safe distance, in no case less than three feet clearance when passing the bicyclist. WI Stat. 346.075

Bicyclists should ride as far to the ride as practicable except:

1. When overtaking a vehicle proceeding in the same direction
2. When preparing for a left turn
3. When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions including parked or moving vehicles WI Stat. 346.80 (2) (a)

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