New Bicycle/Pedestrian Resolution Adopted for Implementing Multipurpose Trails

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to announce a new bicycle/pedestrian resolution that was adopted on March 22, 2011 by the Mississippi Transportation Commission. Read the full press release.

The John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act – Three Feet to Pass

Effective, July 1, 2010, the John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act is designed to improve bicyclist safety on Mississippi roads and highways. It is named for a cyclist who lost his life in an auto collision.  This law provides all the rights and duties of a vehicle when a bicycle is operated on a roadway or highway.  It also requires that vehicles passing a bicyclist must leave a safe distance of not less than three feet between the vehicle and the cyclist.  Read through the rights and duties assigned Mississippi cyclists.

• Read the full text of the law: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2010/pdf/SB/3000-3099/SB3014SG.pdf
• Read an article by the NEMS360.com “Bicycle Safety Topic Back in Focus in Northeast Mississippi“
• Read the Starkville Daily News Article “New Law Set to Increase Bicycle Safety in Mississippi“

Starkville Bike Helmet Ordinance

The City of Starkville has a helmet ordinance that requires all citizens to wear helmets when riding bicycles.  Read the Starkville Bicycle Helmet Ordinance.  Read the Starkville Daily News Article “Split Decision.”