RSA 230:74 · Definitions

230:74 Definitions. – As used in this subdivision:

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I.

"Bicycle" means every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having 2 tandem wheels, except scooters and similar devices.

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II.

"Bicycle route" means any lane, way, path or trail designated by appropriate signs, that explicitly provides for bicycle travel.

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III.

"Bicycle lane" means a portion of a roadway which has been designated for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles. It is distinguished from the portion of the roadway for motor vehicular traffic by a paint stripe or similar device. Improved road edges are considered a bicycle lane where so designated.

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IV.

"Bicycle path or trail" means a separate trail or path which is for the exclusive use of bicycles where a trail or path forms a part of a highway, which is separated from the roadway for motor vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier. Source. RSA 250:26. 1979, 486:2. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981; 337:1, 2, eff. Aug. 16, 1981.

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