[*BCM*] Cyclists "shall be subject to the traffic laws and regulations of the Commonwealth"

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Boston Critical Mass <list at bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
> 
> > Indeed, in Massachusetts, bicyclists must follow all state traffic laws,
> > signs, and signals, including those that apply to "motor vehicles".
> > According to state law (Chapter 85, section 11B, see:
> > http://massbike.org/bikelaw/ ), the only three traffic law differences
> > for bicyclists are:
> 
> So bikes are allowed on freeways? Most places there's also categories of
> road where bikes are banned.

As I said, "bicyclists must follow all state trafic laws, blah, blah,
blah, and SIGNS."  If there is a sign prohibiting bicycles on a limited
access highway, then no, bikes aren't allowed there.   Otherwise, the
road is open to bicycles.  Even Route 1 in Saugus.  Most cyclists won't
want to ride on a road with motorists who are going well over the 55 mph
speed limit, but they certianly have the legal right to do so.

Oh, and legally only limited access (with no driveways or crossroads,
and only on/off ramps) roads can have signs restricting bicyclists. 
There are a few roads on Martha's Vinyard that say "no bicycles" but
this is not legit.  

-Turtle

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