On a Bicycle
21 Del. C. § 4116 — at least 3 feet to pass, a helmet under 18, and a stop sign treated as a yield on smaller roads
Three feet. A driver passing a bicycle within its lane slows down, passes at a reasonable and prudent distance that is never less than 3 feet, and moves back only when safely clear. Where the lane is too narrow to share, the driver moves completely into the lane to the left before passing.
- At a stop sign where the crossing road has 2 or fewer lanes, a cyclist slows, stops if safety requires, and yields to traffic before going through.
- Where the crossing road has 3 or more lanes, or a vehicle is stopped at the same sign, the cyclist comes to a complete stop.
- At night, a bicycle has a white front lamp visible from at least 500 feet, and a red rear reflector.
- On a sidewalk or crosswalk, a cyclist yields to pedestrians and gives an audible signal before passing them.
A person under 18 years of age riding or riding as a passenger on a bicycle wears an approved, fitted and fastened helmet. A parent or guardian who fails to see to it is fined $25, then $50, and the charge may be dismissed on proof a helmet was obtained.
A particular crash or ticket is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.
Sources for this section (5)
- 21 Del. C. § 4116 — Overtaking a vehicle or bicycle on the left
- 21 Del. C. § 4196A — Bicycle approaching or entering intersection
- 21 Del. C. § 4198K — Helmet requirements
- 21 Del. C. § 4198F — Lamps and other equipment on bicycles
- 21 Del. C. § 4198B — Bicycles on sidewalks and crosswalks
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.