Lexington has an expanding bike lane and shared-use trail network. Bicyclists must follow Kentucky vehicle code; motorists must yield right-of-way and observe Kentucky's three-foot passing law on roadways.
LFUCG operates a growing network of bike lanes, sharrows, and the Legacy Trail and Town Branch Trail systems. Kentucky vehicle code, KRS Chapter 189, governs bicycle operation as vehicles, requiring riders to obey signals, ride with traffic, and use lights at night. Motorists must allow at least three feet when passing a bicyclist. Lexington's Complete Streets Policy and Imagine Lexington push continued buildout of protected lanes on major corridors. Sidewalk riding rules vary by district and downtown business core, where bike riding on sidewalks is generally prohibited. LFUCG Bike-Pedestrian Coordinator handles infrastructure complaints and requests.
Cyclists violating Kentucky traffic rules face state traffic citations. Motorists encroaching on protected bike lanes or violating the three-foot passing law can be cited under KRS Chapter 189.
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Lexington adopts the Kentucky Fire Code, which is based on NFPA 1 (2018 edition with Kentucky amendments), via LFUCG Code Chapter 9 (Fire Prevention). NFPA 1...
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