Originally Posted by toejam
Another town that I have seen discussed in this forum is Piermont, NY. The law in that town requires bicyclists to ride single file through town even if there are no cars behind them. But state law allows bicyclists to ride two abreast. And cops give out $250 tickets for violators in Piermont. I have seen that happen. And I heard that you also get 2 points on your driving record (although I am not absolutely sure about this, but it is probably true since it is considered a moving violation). I believe Nyack, NY also requires bicyclists to ride single file, but at least you can ride down main st. in both towns.
How can these towns override state laws?
This is becoming a bigger issue in many new york and new jersey towns, especially those that are close to 9w which is a major route for bicyclists. Many bicyclists that go up 9w often take roads that run parallel to 9w and lately I have seen more and more towns erecting signs that say bicyclists must ride single file. But I don't understand how they can do this if the state law allows 2 bicyclists to ride next to one another.