Recently there has been a significant increase in the enforcement by the Collin County Sheriff's dept regarding cyclists running stop signs and lights. The following is the result of a lengthy meeting with the Sheriff's Department and BikeDFW & the PBA to find a reasonable middle ground that all parties can agree upon:
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[1]Cyclists must stop at all traffic signals (red lights) and not proceed until the light turns green.
[2]Cyclists must stop at all stop signs. For safety and enforcement purposes, a stop is defined as: Wheels come to a complete stop. One foot down on the pavement.
[3]Cyclists riding in a group are allowed to do a "group" stop at stop signs as follows:
The riders at the front of the group come to a complete stop with one foot down.
Riders behind also come to a complete stop.
The entire group then proceeds through the intersection when it is safe.
If there is a split - a break - in the group, each smaller group will be treated separately and must also come to a complete stop, independently of the main group.
Cyclists are allowed to ride two (2) abreast on two-lane roadways (a single lane in each direction), but only as long as there is no traffic approaching from behind. Cyclists must move into a single line ("single up") when cars approach to avoid impeding traffic.
[4]Cyclists should ride near the right edge of the lane unless it is not practical to do so, such as in a narrow lane (less than 14' wide), or in the presence of road obstructions, debris, potholes, etc.
All groups and solo cyclists cycling in Collin County, please aid in everyone's enjoyment of the roads by following these simple guidelines. While you personally may be able to trackstand for a week at a stop sign, or feel that you can run lights and stop signs because you see cars doing it too, for the better of all cyclists in the county, please do your part to keep the local authorities cooperating with us. Thank you.