09-13-2013, 01:44 PM
Just found out about this as it circulates the base today. In a nutshell, the new law will allow cyclists of all types to proceed through a red light if their "bike" doesn't trigger the light to change from red to green, provided they wait for 2 full cycles of the light. I've pasted the important part below, but also provided the link so you guys/gals can read it for yourself. Just open the PDF to get the full skinny.
http://www.nevadarider.com/stay-safe-on-red/
After complying with the requirement to stop, a person
driving a motorcycle, moped or trimobile or riding a bicycle or an
electric bicycle may proceed straight through or turn right or left
if:
(1) The person waits for two complete cycles of the lights or
lighted arrows of the applicable official traffic-control device and
the signal does not change because of a malfunction or because
the signal failed to detect the presence of the motorcycle, moped,
trimobile, bicycle or electric bicycle;
(2) No other device at the place prohibits either or both
such turns, if applicable; and
(3) The person yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and
other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at the
intersection.
http://www.nevadarider.com/stay-safe-on-red/
After complying with the requirement to stop, a person
driving a motorcycle, moped or trimobile or riding a bicycle or an
electric bicycle may proceed straight through or turn right or left
if:
(1) The person waits for two complete cycles of the lights or
lighted arrows of the applicable official traffic-control device and
the signal does not change because of a malfunction or because
the signal failed to detect the presence of the motorcycle, moped,
trimobile, bicycle or electric bicycle;
(2) No other device at the place prohibits either or both
such turns, if applicable; and
(3) The person yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and
other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at the
intersection.