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Cycling laws in Houston, Texas

There are no federal laws outlining rules of the road. Instead, each state has its own set of traffic laws. In many cases, these are based at least in part on the Uniform Vehicle Code.

In addition to this, counties, cities, and towns may have their own traffic regulations, usually known as ordinances or codes.

There are often regulations in other jurisdictions, including college campuses and military bases.

These local regulations may not take away any rights listed in the state traffic laws, unless this option is expressly permitted by the state. They also may not permit a person riding a bike to do anything prohibited by state law.

See below for state laws and municipal regulations that influence your bicycle riding in Houston.

  • Trigger an unresponsive traffic light on your bike. Experienced rider? Make your next ride even better. New to riding in traffic? Put years of experience in your tool kit right now.
    Trigger an unresponsive traffic light on your bike.
  • Improve your daytime (and nighttime) visibility. Seasoned rider? New to cycling in traffic? Add years of experience to your tool kit right now.
    Improve your daytime (and nighttime) visibility.
  • Move away from the curb to make yourself more visible & gain maneuverability. Experienced rider? Make your next ride even better. New to riding in traffic? Put years of experience in your tool kit right now.
    Move away from the curb to be more visible & maneuverable.
  • Pass parked cars without concern. Seasoned rider? New to cycling in traffic? Add years of experience to your tool kit right now.
    Pass parked cars without concern.

Links to Municipal Ordinances:

  • Houston Code of Ordinances


Cycling Laws » USA » TX – Texas » Houston


Would you like to see your state’s/municipality’s traffic laws listed here?

Simply complete the form below,* and we will add that to our work plan. Providing us with a link to the local ordinances can greatly speed up the process.

* If you are considering purchasing access to the ‘Traffic Smarts for Cyclists’ course for your organization, we will add these here and in the course at no cost (minimum purchase required). To request complimentary access to review the course, and addition of the laws and regulations applicable to your location, please use this form.

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Superb individual, master designer and builder of bikes and trailers, philanthropist, activist, and professional cyclist. Above all, a truly decent and caring person.

Tomorrow it will be two weeks since I and many others lost our good friend, Tony Hoar. It has taken me some time to come to grips with this loss, and to write this post.

I had the distinct fortune of knowing Tony as a good friend for nearly twenty years. We spoke several times a week, about life, the world, and our respective vocations.

This man was singularly farsighted, caring, and influential. He gave so much of himself on a regular basis, and devoted his life to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. His bike trailers transformed the way that I view transportation, and helped me live my life and do my work by bike instead of by car.

Tony my friend, you will be deeply missed, and always remembered. I promise you this, and to continue working on the things we both know to be so important. Thank you for everything you are, and always will be.

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Southbound on 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NYC, just north of 59th Street--Central Park is to the right.

The initial signal was straight out with the left arm. The lowered left arm is to let those following know that I'm changing lanes, but only moving into the right part of the adjacent lane.

Important points:
1) There's no room for the driver at left to move into my lane, which is why I moved far left in my lane to prepare to move over--ya gotta be quick here.
2) I looked far down the road, and know that the cabbie in front of me has plenty of space ahead and no possible fares on the sidewalk to the right; there will be no braking.

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Let's be honest. When you ride in traffic:
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2) How often do you have negative interactions with drivers?

Many riders have become accustomed to daily frustrations and near-misses. That doesn't equate to comfort.

There are ways to address these.

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Now available on our website--detailed traffic laws for cyclists in the following states:
- California (including Santa Monica)
- Texas (including Austin and Houston)
- Virginia

Next up: Canada, including British Columbia and Ontario, and selected cities in each.

These are currently being added to our 'Traffic Smarts for Cyclists' online courses.

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