Bicycle Rules of the Road

Follow these Rules of the Road to ensure your safety

• Ride on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic
• Ride single file
• Stop at stop signs and traffic lights
• Use hand signals for turns
• Give the right of way to pedestrians
• Give a clear warning (bell, horn, or voice) when needed for safety
• Carry no passengers (except in an approved baby seat)
• Park your bicycle out of the way of vehicle or pedestrian traffic
• Your bicycle cannot be towed by a motor vehicle
• Carry no bundles or packages except in a basket or on a rack
• Keep one hand on the handle bars at all times
• Equip your bike with front and rear reflectors, pedal reflectors, lights, and wear reflective material on both sides of your body
• Do not adjust handle bars above your shoulders or alter the front of your bike
• Do not ride on express or limited access highways
• No person over 12 years of age shall operate any cycle or similar vehicle upon a sidewalk