MV PD Safety TipsĀ
Bicycle Safety
Use these tips to help keep safe while riding a bicycle.
- Keep your bicycle in good condition (tires, chain and breaks)
- Obey all traffic rules and signs
- Walk your bike across busy intersections
- Always ride with the traffic, as close to the curb as you can
- Be sure the roadway is clear before entering
- Ride your bike in a designated bike lane, if one is available
- Always ride single file and watch for opening car doors
- If you must ride at night, be sure your headlight and reflectors are in good condition
- Select the safest route to your destination
- Always wear a helmet; its the law until you are18 years old
- Only one person is allowed on a bike at any given time
- Headphones covering both ears may not be worn while operating a bike