Definitions & Abbreviations
Equitable – The state has no discriminatory bicycle-specific laws and does not allow local regulation of bicyclist road use.
Uniform – The state does not allow local regulation of bicyclist road use.
FTR (Far to Right) Law – Statute or ordinance requiring bicyclists to ride as far right as practicable (usually with exceptions)
MBL (Mandatory Bike Lane) Law – Statute or ordinance requiring bicyclists to use bike lanes where present (similar exceptions to FTR law).
MSU (Mandatory Shoulder Use) Law – Statute or ordinance requiring bicyclists to use the road shoulder where present (similar exceptions to FTR law).
MSP (Mandatory Side Path) Law – Statute or ordinance requiring bicyclists to use a side path where present (similar exceptions to FTR law).
TAR (Two Abreast Riding) Law – Statute or ordinance governing the number of riders who can ride abreast in a lane.
Impeding Law – Statute prohibiting driving so slow as to impede traffic (most apply only to motor vehicles).