pedestrians on sidewalks, paths, or trails -- Uses prohibited -- Negligent collision prohibited -- Speed restrictions -- Rights and duties same as pedestrians. (1) A person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power shall: (a) yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian; and (b) give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian. (2) A person 18 years of age or older may not operate a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a roadway in a crosswalk, where prohibited by a traffic-control device or ordinance. (3) A person may not operate a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power in a negligent manner so as to collide with a: (a) pedestrian; or (b) person operating a: (i) bicycle; or (ii) vehicle or device propelled by human power. (4) A person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a driveway, or across a roadway on a crosswalk may not operate at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions, giving regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. (5) Except as provided under Subsections (1) and (4), a person operating a bicycle or a vehicle or device propelled by human power on a sidewalk, path, or trail, or across a roadway on a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.
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