If you are one of the many people who are unsure of the bicycle laws in
Lighting
- Idaho law 49-903 states that every bicycle who is riding in between sunset and sunrise should be equipped with an operating light emitting device that is visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front, attached to the bike or the rider, and with a reflector clearly visible from the rear of the bicycle.
- Having a rear light on your bike is never a bad thing I would highly recommend it. You can never have too many lights!
Stopping- Turn and Stop Signals
- Idaho law 49-720 states that a person operating a bicycle or human-powered vehicle approaching a steady red traffic-control signal shall stop before entering the intersection, except that a person after slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding the right-of-way if required, may cautiously make a right-hand turn without stopping or may cautiously make a left-hand turn onto a one-way highway without stopping.
- A signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given during not less than the last one hundred (100) feet traveled by the bicycle before turning, provided that a signal by hand and arm need not be given if the hand is needed in the control or operation of the bicycle.

- A person operating a bicycle or human-powered vehicle approaching a stop sign shall slow down and, if required for safety, stop before entering the intersection. After slowing to a reasonable speed or stopping, the person shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time the person is moving across or within the intersection or junction of highways, except that a person after slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding the right-of-way if required, may cautiously make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.
- Persons riding bicycles upon a highway shall not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of highways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Persons riding two (2) abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane.
Clothing
- There is no law of what you need to wear when riding a bike but wearing bright clothes is never a bad thing. There are lots of different items out on the market that will make you more visible for vehicles to see your presences on the road.

Helmets
- Wearing a helmet helps you protect one of the most vital organs in your body the brain! Research says that half of the biking injuries are received by cyclist are to face and head. The younger age might think that riding a bike with a helmet on might seem so called “uncool” when in reality you are being smart and making choices that could potentially save your life.











