ND cyclists can ride through stop signs under trio of new biker-friendly laws New bike laws going into effect Aug. 1 will allow bikers to run stop signs in certain situations, on top of other biker-friendly provisions. Written By: By Jackie Jahfetson and Adam Willis | 6:02 pm, Jul. 29, 2021 × New bike laws will go into effect Aug. 1, which will allow bikers to run stop signs in certain situations, on top of other biker-friendly provisions. (Dickinson Press File Photo) Beginning Sunday, Aug. 1, North Dakota cyclists will be able to legally roll through stop signs under one of a handful of new biker-friendly laws aimed at promoting bicycle safety.