Please adhere to the following bicycle laws which are intended to minimize your risk and maximize your enjoyment.
- Riders on highways must obey NJ State Laws and local ordinances
- Bicyclists must observe one-way highways. Ride on the right side of road-with traffic. DO NOT ride against the traffic flow.
- Bicyclists must observe all traffic signals and signs.
- All children under 17 must wear helmets while riding bicycles.
- Bicyclists must ride single file only.
- Only one person may ride on a bicycle unless it is designated otherwise.
- Please remember to lock your bike when you leave it unattended.
Bicycles Helmets
In New Jersey, anyone under 17 years of age that rides a bicycle or is a passenger on a bicycle or is towed as a passenger by a bicycle must wear a safety helmet.
On August 1, 1998, this helmet law was extended to include roller and inline skates and skateboards. Roller skates means a pair of devices worn on the feet with a set of wheels attached, regardless of the number or placement of those wheels and used to glide or propel the user over the ground.
The definition of bicycle with reference to the helmet legislation is a vehicle with two wheels propelled solely by human power and having pedals, handlebars, and a saddle-like seat. The term shall include a bicycle for two or more persons having seats and corresponding pedals arranged in tandem.
Bicycles on the Boardwalk
During the period from May 15 through September 15, no person shall be permitted to operate a bicycle at any time upon the boardwalk between N Street and Porter Avenue, unless he or she does so between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
During the period from May 15 through September 15, no person shall operate a bicycle upon the portion of the boardwalk south of N Street unless he shall do so between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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