Bike Law Pocket Guide is your on-the-road companion for understanding bicycle laws across the United States. Whether you are commuting through your own city or riding somewhere unfamiliar, the app gives you quick access to the laws that protect cyclists — from helmet requirements and right-of-way rules to infrastructure standards and the legal protections that vary state by state.

When something goes wrong, the If It Happens guide walks you through the critical steps to take in the moments after a crash. It helps you protect your rights, preserve evidence, and stay focused while adrenaline is still running high.

Acknowledgements

This application and the data that powers it would not exist without the generosity, expertise, and dedication of many people.

Special thanks to Eddie O'Dea, Robert Whilhite, and Bruce Hagen for their invaluable contributions to the legal research and data curation that form the heart of this guide. Their knowledge, patience, and commitment to getting the details right made all the difference.

Deep gratitude to the Shared Streets Alliance for their tireless advocacy for safer, more equitable streets for cyclists and pedestrians alike — and for inspiring the kind of tools that help every rider know their rights before they need them.

And to the many other cyclists, attorneys, advocates, and developers who have contributed time, knowledge, feedback, and encouragement along the way: thank you. Safer streets start with informed riders.