General: Cyclists traveling on the roadways have all the general rights and duties of drivers.
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Traffic flow: Ride with the flow of traffic on the right half of the roadway.
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Where to ride: Full lane use allowed when traveling at the normal speed of traffic, passing, preparing for a turn, avoiding hazards, traveling in a lane too narrow to share and avoiding a mandatory turn lane.
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Riding two abreast:
Allowed when it does not impede traffic.  
May not ride more than two abreast.
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Riding on sidewalks: Yield right of way to pedestrians. Allowed except where prohibited by local ordinance, such as in Alexandria. Must give audible signal before passing pedestrian.
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Audible warnings: Bell not required.
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Helmets: Required by local ordinance for any operator or any passenger 14 years of age or younger in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Vienna and other jurisdictions.
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Lights at night: Front white light and rear red reflector required when dark, may be attached to operator; rear red light required on roads 35 mph and up.

(May 2014)