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September 2, 2010

Your View: Bike riders have road rules to follow, too

Beth Johnson, North Mankato

WASECA — Hey, bike riders, here’s a reminder to follow the rules of the road.

There is no need to ride in the middle of the street, forcing cars to pass you, when there is a wide shoulder or a sidewalk a few feet away.

Minnesota law states that when riding on a roadway or shoulder, you should ride as close as practicable to the right hand curb. This means using a sidewalk, shoulder or bike path, not the middle of the lane.

If you are going to ride in the street you are required to follow the same rules as a vehicle, such as stopping at stop signs, obeying traffic laws and signaling your intentions.

 

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