How should motorists’ approach vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bicyclist on the road?
Drivers are required to use “due caution” whenever they encounter [...]
Where can I find more information about walking safely in New Jersey?
Check out our Pedestrian Laws webpage where you can find [...]
Where can I find more information about biking safely in New Jersey?
Check out our Bicycle Laws webpage where you can find [...]
NJ law requires pedestrians to use sidewalks if available. How does this law work with joggers (who are pedestrians) running in the roadway?
While separated infrastructure (like sidewalks) are safer than legal protection [...]
What if the vulnerable road user is in a traffic circle?
Slow down, approach with due caution, and yield to the [...]
What if the vulnerable road user is in the shoulder, or a painted bike lane?
Slow down to 25 mph, approach with due caution, and [...]
What if there isn’t enough space on a narrow road to give 4 feet while passing?
If a 4-foot safety zone is not available, drivers must [...]
How do I pass a single line of cyclists, runners, or walkers? What if they are travelling two-abreast?
Cyclists may legally take the full lane for their own [...]
How will police enforce the law?
The first step is direct education given to drivers who [...]
Is it really that big of a deal for a driver to squeeze by someone sharing the road?
Yes. Fatalities are on the rise. Every day, people experience [...]