7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-12.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 9201-12.0 - Bicycles and Skating Equipment- Environmental D Violations

12.1 Anyone riding a bicycle or propelling a vehicle by human power shall have all the rights and all the duties applicable to the operator of any other vehicle referenced within these Regulations and shall be in compliance with all State laws, rules and regulations when operating on lands administered by the Division.

12.1.1 Bicycling is permitted only on roadways designated for public use, designated and signed bike paths and multiple-use trails designated and signed for such use. Bicycles with electric motors are prohibited on all trails except with written permission from the Director.

12.1.2 Bicycles must be ridden as far to their right as possible on roadways and trails.

12.1.3 Bicyclists must give hand signals when stopping or turning on Park roadways and trails.

12.1.4 Bicycles operated on designated bike trails/paths shall yield right of way at all locations where the trail or path intersects with any roadway. Bicycle riders shall yield to horseback riders and/or hikers encountered on multiple use trails administered by the Division. Bike riders shall come to a complete stop and allow horseback riders and/or hikers to pass.

12.1.5 Bicycles operated at night shall be equipped with:

12.1.5.1 a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light and be visible for 500 feet, and;

12.1.5.2 Reflectors or reflectorized material on the rear and both sides visible from 600 feet.

12.1.6 No one shall operate a bicycle on Park roadways with ear plugs in both ears or while wearing a headset covering both ears.

12.1.7 Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway or trail shall not ride more than 2 abreast. Persons riding 2 abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.

12.1.8 Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway or trail shall obey the instructions of any traffic control device, including traffic signal lights, traffic signs, traffic markings, and trail markings.

12.1.9 Bicycles operated upon lands administered by the Division shall not be operated in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property, in a careless or imprudent manner, or without due regard for road, weather and traffic conditions then existing, or in an aggressive manner.

12.2 Using roller skates, skateboards, roller skis or similar devices is prohibited on lands administered by the Division except in areas which may be designated for such use.

12.3 No person shall operate a motorized scooter, moped or similar device not defined in 21 Del.C. § 101(35).

12.4 Persons on skateboards, roller skates, coasters, sleds or toy vehicles are prohibited from being towed or propelled by a motorized vehicle on lands administered by the Division.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-12.0

7 DE Reg. 1768 (6/1/04)<linebreak/> 19 DE Reg. 854 (4/1/2016) (Final)