Do speed limits apply to bikes?

Question

Do speed limits apply to bikes?

Answer 1

Absolutely! All rules of the road apply to bicycles.

But it sure is fun to try and break the speed limit.  I can easily get up to 25 mph on a flat stretch - which in a 20 mph school zone is speeding.  I was clocked recently by a radar/photo trailer in just such a situation, but it didn't snap a picture.  Hmm???

When I do my hard rides I don't usually carry a license or much of anything, so I'm not sure how I'd actually get a ticket.

I have been pulled over for failure to yeild to a stop sign (I swear no one was around... except that motorcylce cop! I usually obey, honest!) and had no ID.  He let me off with a warning.

There is nothing quite like the feeling of going the speed of traffic and therefore qualifying as a legitimate road user, unfortunately, this is usually over the speed limit.

There are plenty of hills around here where I actually have to brake to keep from speeding - and slamming into the cars ahead!

You know if you aren't a danger to yourself or others you'll probably get off with a warning if caught.  No gaurantee though.

Answer 2

speed limits apply to any vehicle,bikes,cars,go cars,motorcycles etc.

Answer 3

can you really get your bike going that fast?

Answer 4

if you were fast enough to beat the speed limit, yes.

Answer 5

Bikes always need to go faster. That is an official rule. No matter where I see bikes, they are always going much too slow. My advice is start out on a hill, or something.

Answer 6

I suppose they do because bikes need to follow all traffic signals and such.  But if you can get up to 30mph, hey go for it!

Answer 7

yup. but if your on a real road i doubt you'll get pulled over

but if you have speed limits on designated bike paths, you might.

theres a huge bike path in my city with a speed limit of 15mph & cops do monitor it.