§ 24-232. Riding on roadways.

(a)

For purposes of this section, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Substandard width lane means a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.

(b)

Any person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except under any of the following situations:

(1)

When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;

(2)

When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; or

(3)

When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(c)

Hand signals for stopping, turning and changing lanes shall be given at least one time but are not required to be continuous if the bicycle is in a designated turn lane or if the operator's hands are needed for the safe operation of the bicycle. A person operating a bicycle may give a right turn signal by extending the right hand and arm horizontally and to the right of the bicycle.

(Code 1992, § 20-107; Ord. No. 90, § 1, 8-5-1991; Ord. No. 392, 5-10-2010)

State law reference

Similar provisions, T.C.A. § 55-8-175.