Pocket Guide to Cincinnati Bike Laws
This guide has been produced by the City of Cincinnati and Queen City Bike, and is designed to help inform both cyclists and law enforcement officers of the rights and responsibilities of cyclists on Cincinnati streets. The Table of Contents is listed below. To view or download the guide, click here.
Table of Contents
Traffic Laws
- Does a cyclist have to obey traffic laws?
- Does a cyclist have to ride in the same direction as traffic?
- Does a cyclist always have to ride to the right?
- Does a cyclist have to ride in a bike lane if one is present?
- Is it legal for cyclists to ride two abreast?
- Is it legal to ride on the sidewalk?
- Can cars be parked in a bike lane?
- Does Cincinnati have a 3-foot passing law?
- Passing too closely
- Dooring
- Left-turning vehicle
- Right-turning vehicle
- Does a bicycle need a bell?
- Does a bicycle with a fixed gear need a brake?
- Does a bicycle need lights when being driven at night?
- Are cyclists required to wear helmets?
- Where can a bicycle be locked?
- What is the best way to lock a bicycle?
- How does a citizen request that a bike rack be installed in a specific location?
- Are buildings required to have bicycle parking?
Common Crash Types
What to Do in Case of a Bike Crash
Safety Equipment
Bike Parking or Security
Bicycles on Metro and TANK Buses
