Bikes May Use Full Lane: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the Bikes May Use Full Lane Mean?
Bicycles may occupy the full travel lane. Do not crowd cyclists.
About This Sign
This sign informs drivers that bicyclists have the right to use the full lane and should not be forced to ride at the edge of the road.
Where you will see it
This sign is posted on roads where bicyclists may ride in the middle of the travel lane, so drivers should expect them anywhere in the lane.
What to do
- Expect cyclists to ride anywhere in the lane.
- Do not crowd or squeeze past a bicyclist in the same lane.
- Slow down and wait for a safe chance to pass.
A common mistake
Drivers sometimes honk or squeeze by a bicyclist who is in the lane's center, believing the cyclist should be at the edge. Here the cyclist has the right to the full lane.
What to remember for the test
Remember who the sign informs: drivers. Bicycles may occupy the full travel lane, and you should not crowd them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bikes May Use Full Lane mean?
Bicycles may occupy the full travel lane. Do not crowd cyclists.
What shape and color is the Bikes May Use Full Lane?
The Bikes May Use Full Lane uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.
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