Sgt. Jesse Grabow
Question: In last week’s article you wrote about e-bikes. Can you also just provide a reminder on all around bicycle safety? Thank you.
Answer: If you’re riding a bicycle, you must:
- Obey all traffic control signs and signals, just as you would when driving.
- The only exception is that bicyclists may treat stop signs as yield signs when the intersection is clear.
- Use signals, if able, to let people behind you know when you’re turning.
- Use good judgement. Remember that you are sharing the road, and it is important to be predictable to avoid a crash.
- Use a headlight and rear reflectors when it’s dark.
If you are driving near a bicyclist:
- Stay three feet away when passing.
A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on “X” @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).
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