Sidewalk Cycling Laws in Mississippi
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The rule
There is no statewide rule on sidewalk cycling — it is left to cities and counties in Mississippi. Mississippi's bicycle code (Miss. Code §§ 63-3-1301 to 63-3-1321) does not address sidewalk cycling, and Miss. Code § 63-3-1303 makes cyclists subject to the rules of the road only when on a roadway. Sidewalk regulation is left to municipalities - Jackson and Hattiesburg prohibit sidewalk riding in their business districts; Oxford permits it citywide except where signed. See Miss. Code § 63-3-1303 (Application of traffic laws to bicycles).
Statute
What this means in practice
Because Mississippi doesn't set a statewide rule, the answer is "it depends on the city." Central business districts, downtown cores, and school zones are the most commonly restricted areas. Always check the local municipal code before you ride on a sidewalk.
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Sidewalk, bike-lane, and right-of-way rules vary city to city. A bike that fits you well is the one rule that travels with you everywhere.
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