Bicycle Safety

Bicyclists have all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle and can be penalized for violating traffic laws.

• Bicyclists must ride in the right lane, except when passing another vehicle, preparing for a left turn or avoiding hazards.
• Always ride with the flow of traffic, never against it.
• Ride on the paved shoulder whenever a paved shoulder suitable for bicycle riding is present. Bicyclists should ride single file.
• Ride two abreast only when no motor vehicle traffic is approaching within 300 feet (front or rear) or when all cyclists are on the shoulder. On curving canyon roads, play it safe and ride single file.
• Obey traffic laws, signs and signals. Use hand signals (left hand) to indicate left or right turns, slowing or stopping.
• Use a headlight, taillight and reflectors at night and make eye contact with drivers,
• Never assume motorists see you or that you have right-of-way. Expect the unexpected; your first responsibility is to avoid a crash.
• Always wear a helmet

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