New Mexico Officially Adopts 'Idaho Stop' for Bicyclists

NM adopts 'Idaho Stop' for cyclists

Studies have shown a reduction in bicycle-related crashes in similar states that have also adopted the law.

New Mexico officially adopts 'Idaho Stop' for bicyclists

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is the latest state to adopt a new kind of stop for bicyclists. Bike riders can now treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs under Senate Bill 73. The new law is already in effect. Discounted Uber rides over 4th of July weekend for New Mexico residents New Mexico is just one of a dozen states to adopt the Idaho Stop. According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, studies show a …

New Mexico To Allow ‘Idaho Stop’ So Cyclists Can Roll Through Stop Signs - Cycling West - Cycling Utah

By Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico Starting on July 1, people riding bicycles in New Mexico will be able to ride through stop signs without coming to a full stop, and stop at red traffic lights and continue even if the light hasn’t turned green — as long as it’s safe to do so. That’s […] The post New Mexico To Allow ‘Idaho Stop’ So Cyclists Can Roll Through Stop Signs appeared first on Cycling West - Cycling Utah.