Minnesota Bike Statutes Section 169 condensed:

• On roadways, ride in the same direction as traffic (169.222, subd. 4b)

• Ride as close as conditions allow to right hand curb or edge of roadway, except when passing a vehicle moving in the same direction, when preparing to turn left at an intersection or into a driveway, or when necessary to avoid objects or hazardous conditions (169,222, subd. 4)

• Signs and signals that are displayed for motorists must be followed by bikers as well (169.222, subd. 1)

• Ride two abreast only if not impeding normal and reasonable traffic flow (169,222, subd. 4c)

• On trails and bikepaths that cross roadways, obey all stop signs and warning devices (169.222, subd. 1)

• Ride with lamps and reflective gear on at night and in dim light (169.222, subd. 6)

• Only ride a bicycle with working brakes (169.222 subd. 6b)

• Don’t ride a bicycle if its size doesn’t allow the operator to stop, support and restart bike safely (169.222, subd. 6 d)

• When passing a bicyclist or person on a bikeway, maintain a safe distance from the bicycle or person being passed (169.222, subd. 4 e)

• Don’t hitch a bicycle to another vehicle for a ride (169.222, subd. 3)

• Do not operate a bicycle with a greater number of users than bike or attached equipment (baby seats, etc.) is designed for (169.222, subd. 2)

• Don’t carry things that prevent you from holding the handlebars with at least one hand or from property operating brakes (169.222, subd. 5)

• Don’t ride a bicycle with handlebars that are above shoulder level (169.222, subd. 6 c)

• Hold arm signal continuously for 100 feet before turning or when stopped waiting to turn, unless arm is needed to control bike (169.222, subd. 8)

• Use left arm to signal turns. When turning right, holding arm straight out to right is also okay (169.19, subd. 8)
   

Rochester Specific Law:

• In the downtown area of the city, bicycles are not legally allowed to ride on sidewalks