Nevada
Nevada – legislation passed in 2011 (2019 ranking: 31)
Summary: Nevada has a “3 foot” passing law that defines the safe passing distance as “not less than 3 feet”. The legislation also specifies that when “more than one lane for traffic proceeding in the same direction, [the driver shall] move the vehicle to the lane to the immediate left, if the lane is available and moving into the lane is reasonably safe…” We appreciate states that try to give us a full lane where possible. The issue, of course, is the enforcement of these very laws.
For details, search with the following keywords: “Nevada Revised Statute Chapter 484B.270.”
From Justia.com:
https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/2013/chapter-484b/statute-484b.270/
The League of American Bicyclists - Bicycle Friendly State Report Card:
https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/BFS%20Report%20Card_2019_Nevada.pdf
Groups to check out:
- Nevada Bicycle Coalition: https://nevadabike.wordpress.com/
- Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition: http://www.snvbc.org/
New Jersey
New Jersey – no specific legislation (2019 ranking: 12)
Summary: New Jersey does not have specific legislation regarding how much distance must be provided to a cyclist when being overtaken by a vehicle. Cyclists have to rely on vehicle passing laws that, for the most part, only requires a “safe distance” to be provided when passing. New Jersey, however, does not consider a bicycle to be a “vehicle.”
For details, search with the following keywords: “New Jersey Statute 39:4-85”.
From Justia.com:
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2013/title-39/section-39-4-85/
The League of American Bicyclists - Bicycle Friendly State Report Card:
https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/BFS%20Report%20Card_2019_NewJersey.pdf
Groups to check out:
- New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition: https://njbwc.org/
New Mexico
New Mexico – no specific legislation (2019 ranking: 44)
Summary: New Mexico does not have specific legislation regarding how much distance must be provided to a cyclist when being overtaken by a vehicle. Cyclists have to rely on vehicle passing laws that, for the most part, only requires a “safe distance” to be provided when passing.
For details, search with the following keywords: “New Mexico Statutes Chapter 66-7-310.”
From FindLaw.com:
https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-66-motor-vehicles/nm-st-sect-66-7-310.html
From Justia.com:
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2011/chapter66/article7/section66-7-310/
The League of American Bicyclists - Bicycle Friendly State Report Card:
https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/BFS%20Report%20Card_2019_NewMexico.pdf
Groups to check out:
- Let us know about your group!
New York
New York – no specific legislation (2019 ranking: 13)
Summary: New York does not have specific legislation regarding how much distance must be provided to a cyclist when being overtaken by a vehicle. Cyclists have to rely on vehicle passing laws that, for the most part, only requires a “safe distance” to be provided when passing.
For details, search with the following keywords: “New York Consolidated Laws Vehicle 1122-a.”
From FindLaw.com:
https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/vehicle-and-traffic-law/vat-sect-1122-a.html
The League of American Bicyclists - Bicycle Friendly State Report Card:
https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/BFS%20Report%20Card_2019_NewYork.pdf
Groups to check out:
- New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC): https://nybc.net/en/
