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Bicycle Safety Tips

As the weather gets warmer, many of us take to streets - on our bycycles, that is. And while it's a great way to get exercise, be outdoors and even to get to where you want to go, there are some "rules of the road" to keep in mind while cycling.

  • Remember, bicycles are subject to the same traffic rules of vehicular traffic, so obey all highway signs and regulations;
  • Ride on the right-hand side of the road, with traffic, not against it;
  • Ride single file
  • Only cycles with 20-in. wheels or less are permitted on sidewalks;
  • Hitching a ride on a moving vehicle is illegal;
  • Use are signals to indicate stopping or turning;
  • Bicycles must yeild to pedestrians;
  • Lights are required for nighttime riding;
  • A Bicycle must have a horn or bell to sound a warning when necessary.

Source: Safety Sense Enterprises, Inc., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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