More Info on New Bicycle Rules

As we previously reported on this blog (See our prior post New Ohio Law on Bicycle Operation, June 20, 2006), HB 389 mandates that local bicycle ordinances must comply with the rules of the road.  Municipalities can not ban bicycles from public streets other than freeways.  Bicycles must stay to right and give room to allow traffic to pass, with some exceptions.  The changes are effective September 21. See  Cyclists: Soon, Uniform Rules to Rule the Roadways in Ohio by Kaye Spector, The Plain Dealer, Aug. 30, 2006; Changes Afoot, The Plain Dealer, Aug. 30, 2006; Ohiobike.org, HB 389 Information.