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Group Riding Laws in Nebraska

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This 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

Nebraska requires cyclists to ride single file on the roadway. Single file required on the roadway. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,317 expressly prohibits riding more than single file except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,317 (Riding on roadways and sidewalks).

Statute

What this means in practice

Nebraska requires single-file riding, so plan group rides accordingly. Communicate clearly when stretching out for traffic.

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

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