Ways to Stay Safe While Cycling

 When cycling :

Obey traffic rules, including traffic signals, traffic signs and road markings.

While riding at night or in poor visibility, a white lamp in the front and a red lamp at the rear must be switched on. Suitably dip your cycle lamp so as not to dazzle other road users.

If there is a cycle track along the road, you must use it.

Must ride in single file except when overtaking or riding on cycle tracks.

Must keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times.

Always keep both feet on the pedals.

Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult if cycling on the road.

Riding of multi-cycles is restricted to certain designated areas and cycle tracks indicated by the sign as shown on the right. Children under the age of 11 who rides or steers a multi-cycle in such designated places must be accompanied by an adult. multi-cycles sign

In general, keep to the left side of the road and move at a steady speed.

Look out for potholes, drains, road expansion joints, covers and track, etc.

When you are about to make a turn or come to a narrow road, you may ride in the middle of the lane if it is safe to do so and without causing serious disruption to traffic. Look out for following traffic when you move out.

If you ride on a long narrow road, try to make a stop at a lay-by or some wider area to allow following vehicles to pass where possible.

When crossing the road at pedestrian crossings, get off the cycle and push the cycle.

Keep a safe distance from any vehicles in front of you.

Watch out for other vehicles, particularly when approaching a junction.

Always pay attention to : -

signals of other road users;

obstacles on roads; and

parked vehicles, and be beware of the car doors being opened suddenly.