Chap. 788.—An ACT prescribing how a person riding a bicycle shall pass a
vehicle or person on horseback on the public highways and bridges, ana pro-
viding penalties.

Approved March 4, 1896.

Whereas bicycles have come into use for both pleasure and busi-
1688 purposes, and have been recogniz3d by the law as entitled to be
ised on the public highways and bridges of this commonwealth;
therefore,

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That any
person riding a bicycle who shall meet or overtake a vehicle or wagon
Dr person on horseback on any public highway or bridge shall use
all proper care in passing such vehicle or person on horseback to pre-
vent the frightening of the horses that are being driven or ridden, and
if said horse or horses appear to be frightened, he or they shall dis-
mount and stop, in order to prevent accident from fright of the said
horses. Any person violating the provisions of this act shall be fined
not less than two nor more than five dollars, and shall in addition be
liable in civil action for such damages as may result from neglect or
want of proper care.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.