Share the Road

On the Road:

• The same laws that apply to motorists apply to cyclists
• Obey all traffic control devices
• Use hand signals to indicate stops and turns to other users

• Wear a helmet, no matter how short the trip

Ride on the Right:

• Always ride in the same direction as traffic
• Use the farthest right lane that heads to your destination
• Slower moving cyclists and motorists stay to the right

Ride Predictably:

• Ride in a straight line
• Don't swerve in the road or between parked cars
• Check for traffic before entering street or intersection
• Anticipate hazards and adjust your position accordingly

Be Visible:

• Wear brightly colored clothing that provides contrast
• Use a white front light in low light conditions
• Use a red rear light in low light conditions
• Use a reflector or reflective tape or clothing anytime
• Announce yourself by making eye contact with motorists

Drive Cautiously:

• Reduce speed when encountering cyclists
• Don't tailgate, especially in bad weather
• Recognize hazards cyclists may face and give them space

Yield to Cyclists:

• Bicycles are considered vehicles
• Cyclists should be given the appropriate right of way
• Allow extra time for cyclists to traverse intersections

Be Considerate:

• Scan for cyclists in traffic and at intersections
• Do not blast your horn in close proximity to cyclists
• Look for cyclists when opening doors

Pass with Care:

• When passing, leave four feet between you and a cyclist
• Wait for safe road and traffic conditions before you pass
• Check over your shoulder before moving back

Watch for Children:

• Children on bicycles are often unpredictable
• Expect the unexpected and slow down
• Don't expect children to know traffic laws
• Because of their size children can be harder to see