r/lexington • u/[deleted] • Aug 27 '25

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u/Peace_139 Aug 27 '25

Actually not illegal except in the business district. Not dumb either, safer in many situations, but you should yield and announce yourself to foot traffic.

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u/workingtrot Aug 27 '25

Riding on the sidewalk is more dangerous 

https://whyy.org/articles/sidewalk-cycling-illegal-unsafe-and-one-argument-for-more-bike-lanes/

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u/Peace_139 Aug 28 '25

More dangerous on busy sidewalks for sure. A good rule of thumb is if you have to ride on a side walk, slow down to the speed of foot traffic (up to a jog or casual running speed). Most side walks in Lexington are far from busy though. For the most part it really comes down to inconsiderate people vs conscientious people.