Bicycle Highway-Access Laws in New Jersey
Last reviewed by BikeSize EditorialThis guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change - verify current rules with your state DOT or a licensed attorney before relying on this for any legal matter. Read full disclaimer.
The rule
Bicycles are prohibited on Interstate highways in New Jersey. Bicycles are prohibited on New Jersey Interstate highways (I-78, I-80, I-95, I-280, I-287, I-295, I-676) under NJDOT controlled-access regulations and on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City Expressway under their respective authority regulations. Conventional US and state routes (US-1, US-9, US-202, NJ-29) remain open. The Pulaski Skyway and the Hudson River crossings (Lincoln and Holland Tunnels, George Washington Bridge bike path) have separate rules - check the Port Authority bicycle access pages.
What this means in practice
Stick to surface streets, US routes, state highways, and dedicated paths. If your route in New Jersey appears to use an Interstate, plan a detour before you start.
Bigger roads, longer rides
Size a road bike for shoulders, group rides, and rural highways
Highway-access and group-riding rules favour riders who can hold a straight line at speed. Start with a frame that fits.
See the road sizing guide