All Users

• Those riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters:
• Must ride with the flow of traffic.
• Must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian; slow down to 5 mph; and give an audible signal before passing.
• Those riding e-bikes and scooters are granted all of the rights of and are subject to all of the duties applicable to those riding bikes under applicable state and local laws.
• When riding within the roadway, those riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except under the following cases:
• If overtaking and passing a bike, e-bike, or scooter traveling in the same direction;
• If preparing for a left turn at an intersection or driveway;
• If to avoid hazardous conditions in the roadway; or
• If the lane is too narrow to travel safely side by side with another vehicle.

Adult Riders

• Those riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters:
• Are encouraged to ride in the bike lane when one is provided.
• Must ride in the street when the speed limit is 25 mph or below.
• May ride on the sidewalk if there is no bike lane available and the speed limit is greater than 25 mph.

• If riding on the sidewalk, e-bike motors must be disengaged.

Riders Under the Age of 18

• Minors, with the consent of, or accompanied by a parent or guardian, may ride on the sidewalk at all times. Parents and guardians may also ride on the sidewalk when accompanying a minor.
• Riders must be 16 years or older to operate an e-bike or scooter unless the rider has permission of a parent or guardian.
• Riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet if operating a bike, e-bike, or scooter.

Based on research by the Federal Highway Administration and guidance in the Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System), riding on the sidewalk increases a bicyclist’s risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash, due to greater potential conflict at driveways and intersections. Motorists exiting driveways often drive across the sidewalk to get a better view of traffic, which can lead to crashes with bicyclists riding on the sidewalk.  That risk increases even more when riding on the sidewalk against the flow of traffic.

When approaching a METRO light rail crossing: 

• Never try to beat the train
• Never stop on the tracks
• Be alert when near the tracks
• Look for flashing headlights and listen for warning bells and horns
• Look both ways before crossing the tracks

Three Foot Law: 

Bicyclists and motorists should treat each other with courtesy and respect by safely sharing the road. Passed in 2000, Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 28-735 states that motorists must provide a distance of at least 3 feet when passing a bicyclist. Fines for violating ARS 28-735 can be up to $500.

You may leave a bicycle lane when a road hazard or other obstruction exists in a bicycle lane, you may temporarily merge with caution into the adjacent automobile lane to avoid the hazard.