NY A07071

Allows bicyclists approaching a stop sign to slow down to a reasonable speed instead of making a full stop, provided they yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in or approaching the intersection

Requires bicyclists to stop at red traffic signals (steady circular or red arrow), but after stopping, permits them to proceed through the intersection straight, turn left, or turn right unless signs prohibit turns

Establishes that if a cyclist passes a stop sign without stopping and collides with a pedestrian in a crosswalk or vehicle in the intersection, this constitutes prima facie evidence of failure to yield right of way

Mandates cyclists yield to pedestrians legally crossing and to any vehicle close enough to pose an immediate hazard when proceeding through intersections

Takes effect 30 days after becoming law