Introduction — Laws & Policies

Bicycles are legally defined as vehicles in North Carolina. This section explains the 1974 legislation to create the forerunner of the Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation and lists all the North Carolina laws that pertain to bicycles, pedestrians, school zones, and school crossing guards. Also included are NCDOT policies and guidelines related to bicycles, pedestrians, and greenways. A library of approved minutes from the North Carolina Bicycle Committee meetings is included at the end of the North Carolina Bicycle Committee section.

A Guide to North Carolina Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws
This guide—intended for use by educators, law enforcement officials, planners, and citizens—serves as a valuable tool and reference document for education and enforcement of bicycle and pedestrian laws.

02/07/06