At an intersection with signals, a bicyclist in the roadway faces a steady red light, but the pedestrian signal for the same direction shows WALK. Under the Vermont law in force since July 1, 2026, what may the bicyclist do?

Correct answer: Cross with WALK, since it now covers bicycles, and yield to those already there.

Why

Since July 1, 2026, Vermont law says that a bicyclist must follow the traffic-control devices and signals for motor vehicles, but a bicyclist who faces a WALK signal may turn or cross in the direction of that signal, while yielding to vehicles and pedestrians in the roadway or intersection. Where a separate bicycle signal is installed, the bicyclist obeys that signal instead of the signal for motor vehicles (a rule in force since July 1, 2025). As a driver, expect bicyclists to move during the WALK phase, especially when you turn right on red.

Verified against Vermont Driver's Manual · Bicyclists · p. 42