No Bicycles: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the No Bicycles Mean?
Bicycles are not allowed on this roadway or path.
About This Sign
This sign prohibits bicycle traffic, typically on highways, freeways, or other roads where cycling would be unsafe.
Where you will see it
This sign is typically posted at highways, freeways and other roads where cycling would be unsafe. It faces riders at the point where they would otherwise enter the roadway or path.
What to do
- If you ride a bicycle, do not enter this road or path.
- Take another route that allows bicycles.
- As a driver, expect no cyclists here but still watch for those who ignore the sign.
A common mistake
Cyclists sometimes follow the fastest route a map shows and end up on a road that is closed to bicycles. The sign applies even when the shoulder looks wide.
What to remember for the test
Remember the sign prohibits bicycle traffic, usually on high-speed roads like freeways. The circle and slash over a bicycle means not allowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the No Bicycles mean?
Bicycles are not allowed on this roadway or path.
What shape and color is the No Bicycles?
The No Bicycles uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.
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