Bike Laws

State of Nebraska Bicycle Laws

Motorists are required to give at least three feet when passing a bicycle
Bicyclists are required to follow the same rules of the road as motorists
Bicyclists are not allowed to ride on restricted highways (Interstates and Freeways)
Mandatory side path law. Bicyclists should not ride a bicycle on the highway if a usable bike path is adjacent.
Bicyclists must ride single file when riding on a highway.
Reflectors and lights required when riding at night. (Click for details)

Note: All State of Nebraska Laws also apply within the city of Lincoln.

View all Lincoln Bicycle laws here.
Bike Lincoln - City of Lincoln Site

Front and rear lights required one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.
Lights must be visible at 500 ft.
Every bicycle operated on the street in Lincoln shall be equipped with a brake adequate to control the movement of and to stop the bicycle.
It is unlawful to ride on designated sidewalks
- Havelock Avenue, 61st to 63rd
- 48th Street, Baldwin to Madison
- West side of 48th, Prescott to Cooper
- Prescott, 47th to 48th
- West side of 66th, Holdrege to Fairfax
For Right-of-way information, please read section 10.48.130

Note: All State of Nebraska and City of Lincoln Laws also apply within the UNL community.

View all UNL Bicycle policies here.

UNL is a "wheels down" campus. All wheels must remain on the ground.
Bicycles must remain on paths and paved surfaces.
Bicyclists must give a minimum of 3ft clearance when passing a pedestrian.
Bicyclists should walk their bikes when there is heavy pedestrian traffic.
Attachment of a bicycle to trees, posts, signs, stairwells, railings, or handicapped ramps is prohibitied.

Please note:

The following is our interpretation of the written laws and is not guaranteed to be correct. The legal documents, as written, are provided below.
This is not an inclusive list. If you would like to see a law or policy added to this page please contact us.