Q: Am I allowed to ride a bicycle while sitting on the handlebars or standing on pegs, like on BMX bicycles?
A: No. Bicyclists must ride while seated in a normal, firmly attached seat (373.02b). Furthermore, multiple riders are not allowed to ride on one bicycle, unless the bicycle is designed to carry more than one person, such as a tandem. (373.02g).
A: No. Bicyclists must ride while seated in a normal, firmly attached seat (373.02b). Furthermore, multiple riders are not allowed to ride on one bicycle, unless the bicycle is designed to carry more than one person, such as a tandem. (373.02g).
Q: Am I allowed to carry a package in one arm, and steer my bicycle with another?
A: No. Both hands must be used to steer the bicycle (373.02f).
Q: I’ve seen videos of bikers holding onto taxicabs or cars. Is this legal?
A: This is illegal in Ohio (373.03; 4511.54A); both the bicyclist and driver may be charged with a misdemeanor.
Q: Are bikers allowed to ride three abreast or more?
A: Bicyclists are only allowed to ride two abreast; any more is in violation of the law (373.04).
Q: Is there a law prohibiting me from carrying a child on my bicycle, assuming I use a seat or trailer that is firmly attached to my bike?
A: If you’re safely using a secured seat or trailer, then it’s legal for you to carry your child (4511.53c)
Q: I ride a “fixie,” a bicycle that doesn’t have brakes. Is this legal?
A: Bicycles must be equipped with adequately working brakes when ridden on public streets or freeways (373.06c; 4511.56D). If your bike doesn’t have brakes, it’s unlikely that the law would consider this “adequate.”
