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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATION OF BICYCLES

     

     Introduced By: Representative Rebecca M. Kislak

     Date Introduced: February 11, 2026

     Referred To: House State Government & Elections

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Section 31-19-14 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-19 entitled "Operation

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of Bicycles" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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     31-19-14. Turn and stop signals.

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     (a) Except as provided in this section, a person riding a bicycle shall comply with § 31-16-

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     (b) A signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously

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during not less than the last one hundred feet (100′) traveled by the bicycle before turning, and shall

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be given while the bicycle is stopped waiting to turn. A signal by hand and arm need not be given

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continuously if the hand is needed in control or operation of the bicycle.

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     (c) A person operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign shall slow down and, if required

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for safety, stop before entering the intersection. After slowing to a reasonable speed or stopping,

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the person shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another

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highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time the person is moving across

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or within the intersection or junction of highways. After slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding

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the right-of-way, if required, the person operating a bicycle may cautiously make a turn or proceed

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through the intersection without stopping.

 

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATION OF BICYCLES

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     This act would require bicyclists to slow or stop at a stop sign and yield to vehicular traffic.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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