[Vision2020] MPD Press Release

[Stephanie Kalasz]

MOSCOW POLICE DEPARTMENT
118 East 4th Street
Moscow, Idaho 83843
Tel: 208-882-COPS    Fax: 208-882-4020


PRESS RELEASE



Moscow Police have noticed an increase in the number of people that are enjoying the warmer weather by biking and commuting around town by bicycle.  We would like to remind all riders of some of the important rules of the road that are in place to keep them and everyone else safe.

One of the most important things for everyone to remember is to be courteous, have patience and use due care.  For example, a bicycle rider demonstrates due care when they are predictable to other vehicles by not driving out into traffic, off sidewalks or crossing streets without allowing enough time and distance for vehicles on the roadway to slow down or stop.  Also, the use of hand signals allows those traveling around you to know what your intentions are.

Please remember by Idaho Code 49-717, when traveling in the roadway, you are considered a vehicle, if you can not keep up with the flow of traffic then please ride close to the right side of the lane allowing others to safely pass you.  When in the roadway, including bike lanes, bicyclists may not ride against traffic.  If you are traveling on the sidewalk you are considered a pedestrian (Idaho Code 49-721) but are required to yield the right of way to the pedestrians on the sidewalk.

All bike riders riding any time from sunset to sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles at a distance of five hundred (500) feet ahead shall display a bike light from the front.  The bike light can be either attached to the rider or the bicycle.  All riders must also have a reflector visible from the rear of the bicycle.  Bike lights are required for all bicycles, even on the sidewalk.  Idaho Code 49-723




DANIEL L. WEAVER                                                                      Prepared by:
            Chief of Police                                                                                    Officer Jesse Applehans



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