In the Netherlands, where this law is already in effect, it is forbidden to cycle on any road that has a cycle path alongside it
I have learnt that those rules apply year also. If a bike path is available alongside a road, on the same side you are travelling, then you are required to use it. It isn't enforced though, the police don't hassle cyclist's. The revenue gained wouldn't be worth the paper work, especially if it goes to court. Thankfully the police put most of their attention at speeding cars and drunk driver's
CHEERS.
Mark