Safety Tips
For Bicyclists
- Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists.
- Wearing a bicycle helmet is strongly recommended.
- Ride a bicycle on the right side of the road in the same direction as other traffic.
- Use hand signals to communicate your actions to motor vehicles.
- Yield to pedestrians in crosswalk.
- Be predictable - ride in a straight line, make eye contact with motorists and use hand signals.
- Anticipate conflicts by being extra alert at all times.
- At night, a bicycle must have a white light visible from the front and a red reflector or light visible from the rear; wear retro-reflective clothing when possible.
For Motorists Concerning Bicyclists
- Share the road with bicyclists.
- Remember: Bicyclists have the same rights, rules and responsibilities as all other road users.
- Pass a bicyclist only when it is safe giving ample room (3' minimum) and when there is no danger from oncoming traffic.
- Look for bicyclists. You must develop your eye-scanning patterns to include cyclists.
- Before opening the door of your parked car, checking behind for cyclists.
- Do not drive in or double-park in bike lanes.