Applies in all 50 states Bicycles, Motorcycles & Pedestrians

What is a 'bike lane' and what does it mean for drivers?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against US DMV standard (applies in all states)
A

A lane reserved exclusively for bicycles that drivers must never enter

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B

A designated lane for bicycle traffic; drivers must yield to cyclists in bike lanes and may only enter to turn or park

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C

A shared lane where drivers and cyclists travel together

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D

A lane where drivers must reduce speed to 15 mph

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Detailed Explanation

A bike lane is a designated lane for bicycle traffic, marked with white lines and bicycle symbols. Drivers must yield to cyclists in bike lanes. You may enter a bike lane briefly to make a turn or park, but must yield to cyclists first.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)

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