True or False?
(answers below)

1. Cyclists must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and on sidewalks and multi-use paths.

2. Every intersection is legally a crosswalk whether there are lines painted or not.

3. Pedestrians always legally have the right of way.

4. Cyclists biking after dusk must legally have a front white light.

5. Drivers must yield to traffic in the bike line before entering the lane to make a turn, merge, or park.

6. It is legal for drivers to cross the centerline of a road to pass cyclists.

7. It is never legal for cyclists to pass on the right.







Answers:
1. True. 2. True. 3. False. 4. True. 5. True. 6. True. 7. False.

To learn why, check out these resources:

BTA Tips for Drivers and Bicyclists (PDF)

Oregon Crosswalk Law (PDF)

Bike Law Articles

Oregon Bicycling Manual (PDF)

Sharing Multi-Use Paths (PDF)

Stopping Distance: Where Will you Stop? (PDF)