West New York, NJ Mobility & Curb Rules: Bike Lane Rules (2026)

Chapter 130 of the Code of the Town of West New York sets the operating rules for bicycles. Section 130-10(I) requires a person operating a bicycle on a roadway to ride as near to the right side as practicable, with due care when passing a standing vehicle or one moving in the same direction. Section 130-10(J) requires single file on roadways except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, and Subsection K applies the bicycle regulations on any highway, street or path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.

Sidewalks are restricted. Subsection L bars riding on a sidewalk in a business district between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., or anywhere signs prohibit it, and authorizes the Police Department to erect those signs. Elsewhere on a sidewalk or pedestrian right-of-way, a rider must ride in single file, yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing. Subsection N bars parking a bicycle on a street except where a rack is provided, and bicycles parked on sidewalks cannot obstruct pedestrian traffic or access to adjacent buildings.

Other operating rules in the same section include a white front light and red rear light visible from at least 500 feet at night, a bell or device audible for at least 100 feet with no siren or whistle, obedience to traffic signals as if driving a motor vehicle, dismounting to walk across heavily traveled streets, a complete stop before entering a street or sidewalk from an alley or driveway, no riding with both hands off the handlebars, and no reckless or careless riding. Subsection Q incorporates the state helmet requirement for riders under 14.

Under Sections 130-3 and 130-5, residents register each bicycle with the Police Department for a $5 fee, and registrations expire on the last day of May.