Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 3505 - Riding on roadways and pedalcycle paths(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), every person operating a pedalcycle upon a highway shall obey the applicable rules of the road as contained in this title.(b) Operation on shoulder.--A pedalcycle may be operated on the shoulder of a highway and shall be operated in the same direction as required of vehicles operated on the roadway. All turns shall be made in accordance with section 3331 (relating to required position and method of turning).(c) Slower than prevailing speeds.--A pedalcycle operated at slower than prevailing speed shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of section 3301 (relating to driving on right side of roadway) unless it is unsafe to do so.(d) One-way roadways.--Any person operating a pedalcycle upon a roadway, which carries traffic in one direction only and has two or more marked traffic lanes, may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.(e) Limitation on riding abreast.--Persons riding pedalcycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of pedalcycles.Amended by P.L. 27 2012 No. 3, § 4, eff. 4/2/2012. 1976, June 17, P.L. 162, No. 81, § 1, effective July 1, 1977. Amended 1995, Dec. 15, P.L. 655, No. 72, § 4, effective in 60 days; 1998, Dec. 21, P.L. 1126, No. 151, § 33, effective in 60 days.