REQUIRE BICYCLE STOPS FOR SAFETY

SB 73 requires bicyclists in New Mexico to stop at stop signs and yield signs when safety demands, aligning bicycle traffic rules with motor vehicle standards. The bill amends state law to specify that bicyclists must stop before entering crosswalks or at marked lines if approaching traffic requires it, but may proceed without stopping if no traffic has right of way. This directly affects all bicyclists operating on public roadways in New Mexico. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and clarifies that bicyclists must follow the same stop/yield requirements as drivers when safety necessitates.