Originally Posted by
astrodust
the road is rome-hilliard rd. part of this road has a good bike lane that keeps cars at a decent distance away, and I use to commute to some local business, but the section I ride to the bike path does not.
The verdict is in:
SIDEWALK CYCLING BY ADULTS IS ILLEGAL IN COLUMBUS
Q: Can I ride my bicycle on the sidewalk?
A: It depends. Ohio law does not prohibit sidewalk cycling. In fact, state law prohibits municipalities from imposing “bike bans” that force cyclists to use sidewalks instead of roads. Otherwise, Ohio law leaves it to municipalities to decide where cyclists can ride.
Many cities do not permit sidewalk cycling, but some cities modify this rule by banning sidewalk riders over a specific age or by banning sidewalk riding in defined “business districts.” Check your local city ordinances to see if and where sidewalk riding is allowed.
https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Re...e-in-Ohio.aspx
CoCC 2173.10 Riding bicycles on sidewalks.
(a) No person shall operate a bicycle upon a sidewalk, except for children's non-motorized vehicles as defined in section 2173.015 (A)(2), and at locations that the Columbus city council designates as bikeways or shared-use paths.
https://www.columbus.gov/publicservi...s-and-the-Law/
The good news is that there is an excellent CyclingSavvy chapter in Columbus. Take the course. Your riding will be transformed.
https://register.cyclingsavvy.org/groups/ohio