Jefferson Parish |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 36. TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES |
Article VIII. BICYCLES |
Division 1. GENERALLY |
§ 36-247. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
(a)
Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right-hand side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one (1) proceeding in the same direction.
(b)
Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(c)
Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway.
(Code 1961, § 4A-14)
State law reference
Similar provisions, R.S. 32:197.