Bicycle Safety

Bicycles and automobiles legally share the roads. They both must operate responsibly and respectfully and obey all traffic laws.  Remember to follow these rules of the road when riding your bicycle:

• Always wear a bicycle helmet.
  
• Ride on the right side of the road - in the same direction as if you were driving a car.
  
• Obey all stop signs and traffic lights.
  
• Ride as far to the right in the driving lane as practical.
  
• Signal your intent to change lanes or to make a turn.
  
• Be visible if you ride at night.  Use a flashing red/orange light and wear light colored clothing.
  
• Be predicable.  Don't weave from the sidewalk to a driving lane.
  
• Don't run red lights or stop signs.
  
• Ride no more than two abreast.
  
• Only one person per bicycle - no handle bar riding.
  
• Make sure your bicycle is in good working order.
  
• Be aware of parked cars; especially watch for opening doors.
  
• Yield to traffic before entering the street from the sidewalk.

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