H7670

Requires bicyclists to slow or stop at a stop sign and yield to vehicular traffic.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7670 mandates bicyclists to slow or stop at stop signs and yield to vehicular traffic.

Rhode Island H7670 amends the General Laws to require bicyclists to slow down or stop at stop signs and yield to vehicular traffic. This change applies to bicyclists approaching intersections with stop signs, ensuring they yield to vehicles already in the intersection or approaching closely. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

Feb 24

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

Feb 23

House

Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)