<div dir="ltr"><div>One important point regarding Idaho code impacting bicycles riding on sidewalks is the requirement for a front light and back reflector for bicycles from sundown to sunrise still applies, even if the bicyclist is only using sidewalks.<br>
<br>Pedestrians are not required by code to carry lights at all, though I think the code should require pedestrians to do so... <br><br>If a bicyclist presents a hazard on the sidewalk or crosswalk or in drive-ins where motor vehicles cross sidewalks, to enter parking areas, so does a pedestrian, and even more so would someone running fast, or on a skateboard or roller blades. But if a bicyclist without a front light is hit by a motor vehicle, while cyclilng on the sidewalk after sunset before sunrise where a sidewalk crosses a drive-in, the bicyclist is in violation of code, but a pedestrian in the exact same circumstance is not... I've never seen a Idaho Code reference to runners or roller bladers but an inattentive skateboarder on a sidewalk at night can be hazard, no doubt.<br>
<br></div>I was basing these comments on this 2010 Vision2020 post indicating this Idaho code from<br><div class=""><span name="Stephanie Kalasz" class="">Stephanie Kalasz</span> <span class=""><a href="mailto:skalasz@ci.moscow.id.us">skalasz@ci.moscow.id.us</a></span> <span class=""><br>
</span></div><br><a href="http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/vision2020/2010-March/068854.html">http://mailman.fsr.com/pipermail/vision2020/2010-March/068854.html</a><br><br><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"><span style="font-size:20pt">MOSCOW POLICE DEPARTMENT</span></font><br>
<div><p class="" style="text-align:justify"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-size:12pt">-<span class="">Idaho</span> <span class="">Code</span>: 49-723</span></font></p>
<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-size:12pt">Bicyclists must use a <span class="">headlight</span>
at night, visible 500 feet to the front. The light may be attached to rider or
bicycle. The bicycle must also be equipped with a reflector clearly visible to
the rear. Headlights are required for <span class="">bicycles</span>, even on the <span class="">sidewalk</span>.
</span></font><br>------------------------------<br></div><div>However, right now Idaho Code: 49-723 does not contain this wording, according to this source. The "even on the sidewalk" clause is missing:<br>
<br><a href="http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title49/T49CH7SECT49-723.htm">http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title49/T49CH7SECT49-723.htm</a><br><br><span class="">49-723. </span><span class="">Light and reflector required at night. </span><span class=""><span class="">Every bicycle in use at the times described in section <a class="" href="http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title49/T49CH9SECT49-903.htm">49-903</a>,
Idaho Code, shall be operated with a light emitting device visible from
a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to
the front, attached to the bicycle or the rider, and with a reflector
clearly visible from the rear of the bicycle.</span></span><br>------------------------------<br></div><div>So, masters of the Idaho Code, please explain? Why is the wording different from these two sources for the same 49-723 code? Is a front light still required by Idaho Code for bicyclists riding only on sidewalks between sundown and sunrise?<br>
------------------------------------------<br></div><div>Vision2020 Post: Ted Moffett<br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 9:01 AM, Stephanie Kalasz <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:skalasz@ci.moscow.id.us" target="_blank">skalasz@ci.moscow.id.us</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">PRESS RELEASE<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Bicycle and Pedestrian Enforcement Mobilization</b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>July 30, 2013 (Moscow, Idaho) -
</b>The Moscow Police Department, in conjunction with agencies throughout the state, is focusing our efforts to ensure that motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists are aware of and complying with Idaho State Laws regarding roadways, crosswalks and traffic control
devices. Our hope is that this campaign will heighten awareness and encourage safe and positive interactions between drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">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. The use of hand signals also allows those traveling around bicyclists to know what the rider’s intentions are. Please remember that according to Idaho Code 49-717, a bicyclist, when traveling in the roadway, is considered
a vehicle, if a bicyclist cannot keep up with the flow of traffic then please ride close to the right side of the lane allowing others to safely pass. When in the roadway, including bike lanes, bicyclists may not ride against traffic. If a bicyclist is traveling
on the sidewalk or in a crosswalk, a bicyclist has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstance, Idaho Code 49-721, but is required to yield the right of way to pedestrians on the sidewalk.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">For pedestrians, be aware of your surroundings, obey pedestrian control signals and don’t cross against red lights. Although pedestrians have the right of way in the crosswalk in most circumstances, please make
sure it is first safe to enter the crosswalk. Sudden entry onto the roadway or crosswalk is prohibited and dangerous.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Finally for motorists, please avoid distractions, stay alert and keep an eye out for pedestrians and bicyclists, especially near crosswalks. One of the most important things for everyone to remember is to be courteous,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Story Contact:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> Lt. Paul Kwiatkowski<b><u></u><u></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Phone:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> <a href="tel:208.883.7067" value="+12088837067" target="_blank">208.883.7067</a><b><u></u><u></u></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources.
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