NC State Law: A Bicycle is a Vehicle
All traffic laws apply to bicyclists
- Ride in same direction as other traffic
- Stop at red lights and stop signs
- Helmet required if under 16
- Ride as close to the right-hand edge as practical, except when making a left turn or avoiding hazards
- When riding at night, a bicycle must have a front lamp visible from 300 feet and a red light or reflector visible from 200 feet on the rear
- Yield right of way to vehicles and pedestrians when entering main road from side street, driveway or building entrance
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