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Tips for Bicyclists:

• Always wear a properly-fitted helmet that meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards.
• Check your bike equipment before heading out: check for proper fit and function, including tires, brakes, handlebars and seats.
• Ride in the same direction as traffic, as a vehicle on the road.
• Obey traffic signs, signals, and lane markings; signal all turns; and follow local laws.
• Be predictable; ride in a straight line and use hand signals when changing lanes or turning.
• Stay focused; look ahead for traffic and obstacles in your path.
• Be visible: wear bright colors, reflective materials and lights on your bicycle at night and in low light conditions.
• Stay alert: don’t use electronic devices.
• Ride safe; riding impaired by alcohol or drugs affects your judgment and skill; it affects your safety and others on the road

 
Tips for Motorists:

• Pass bicyclists on the road with care; allow at least three feet clearance. 
• Look for cyclists before opening a car door or pulling out from a parking space.
• Yield to bicyclists at intersections and as directed by signs and signals.
• Look for bicyclists before making turns, either left or right.
• Respect designated bicycle lanes; don’t use them for parking, passing or turning.
• Never drive distracted or impaired. Always buckle up.