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In Washington, how many bike riders may ride side by side on a regular roadway?

No more than two.

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Why: Washington and many other states say riders on the road may not ride more than two abreast. Paths and lanes set aside only for bikes are the exception.

Huh, didn't know that: Florida adds that riders two abreast must not hold up traffic and must stay in one lane.

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Answer: No more than two. Washington and many other states say riders on the road may not ride more than two abreast. Paths and lanes set aside only for bikes are the exception.

  1. RCW 46.61.770 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.770
    shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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