Columbia, MO Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

(c)Riding to right; riding abreast. Every person operating a cycle or motor propelled scooter at less than the posted speed or slower than the flow of traffic upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as safe, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one (1) proceeding in the same direction, except when making a left turn, when avoiding hazardous conditions, when the lane is too narrow to share with another vehicle, or when on a one-way street. Bicyclists may ride abreast when not impeding other vehicles.(d)Speed. No person shall operate a cycle or motor propelled scooter at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under conditions then existing.(e)Age—For major thoroughfares. No person less than nine (9) years of age shall ride a cycle on any major thoroughfare unless accompanied by such person's parents or other responsible adult.(f)Same—Night, any street. No person less than nine (9) years of age shall ride a cycle at night on any street or thoroughfare unless accompanied by such person's parents or other responsible adult. (Code 1964, §§ 12.375(2), 12.1500; Ord. No. 17496, § 1, 11-4-02; Ord. No. 23713, § 2, 11-19-18)