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Driving in Bicycle Lanes In Austin, Texas
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§ 16-1-13 DRIVING VEHICLES UPON, IN OR ACROSS BICYCLE LANES . (A) A person may not drive a motor-propelled vehicle in, upon, or across a bicycle lane, except to enter a driveway, building, or alley, or to park the vehicle, or to leave a parking space. (B) Subsection (A) does not apply to a bicycle, a scooter, or other similar vehicle that is equipped with an electric motor that is capable of propelling the bicycle, scooter, or vehicle at a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour. (C) A person may not drive onto or cross a bicycle lane as permitted by this section without first yielding the right-of way, if necessary, to avoid collision or interference with bicycle traffic. ('81 Code, § 11-2-14) (Am. Ord. 000608-83) Penalty, see § 1-1-99 [Note that it's perferctly legal for cars to park in bike lanes, unless there are signs that specifically prohibit parking.] |
