Which statement best describes the status of the offense for operating bicycles and electric bicycles on roadways?

• A. It is a Felony
• B. It is a Misdemeanor
• C. It is an Infraction
• D. It is an Ordinance Violation

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is how traffic violations by riders are classified. Operating a bicycle or an electric bicycle on public roadways is generally treated as a traffic violation rather than a criminal offense. That means it’s usually an infraction: a non-criminal violation that carries a fine and perhaps other civil penalties, but does not carry jail time. Felonies and misdemeanors involve criminal charges with potential jail, and an ordinance violation would be a local rule—some places could label certain bike-related issues that way, but the common, widely applicable classification for road-use violations by cyclists is an infraction.