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Section 14 – 286a. Rights, duties and regulation of cyclists.
Every person riding a bicycle upon the traveled portion of a highway shall be granted all of the rights
and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to motor vehicles. No parent of any child shall knowingly
permit any such child or ward to violate any provision of the general statutes relating to bicycles.
Every person riding a bicycle along any sidewalk or across any roadway shall be granted all of the
rights applicable to pedestrians walking in such areas.
Section (NEW 1998) Public Act 98-165. An act concerning the rights and duties of bicyclists.
A surcharge of 100% of the fine imposed when the driver of a vehicle fails to grant or yield the
right-of-way to a person riding a bicycle and shall be credited to the special transportation fund.
To stock up on cyclist and pedestrian-related knowledge, check out the Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
