Originally Posted by
catonec
Vermont State Law
State law restricts motor vehicles from driving on sidewalks, but
does not prohibit other vehicles (including bicycles). However,
Vermont municipalities may regulate sidewalks (24 VSA § 2291,
as above)
Many Vermont municipalities have exercised this right and have
established laws about sidewalk bicycle riding; some prohibit it,
and some require it. F
or example, Burlington city ordinance
forbids bicyclists over age 16 to ride on the sidewalk. Rutland
requires bicyclists to use the sidewalks along Routes 4 & 7; such
regulations are established at the discretion of the chief of
police. Brandon ordinance makes it unlawful for bicyclists of
any age to ride on sidewalks between the Brandon Inn and the
Town Office; in other areas, bicycles may be ridden on
sidewalks but pedestrians have the right of way.
This is true with most states, there are some states that allow you to ride on sidewalks which is OK. However most of the states with the law forbidding those over 16 from riding on the sidewalk (if not part of a designated bike path) never enforce it. So laws like this should either be enforced or eliminated; keep in mind though that if you are involved in an accident while riding on a sidewalk where it is illegal for you do so you will be held at fault.