Ride Smart Ride Safe
- Follow all rules of the road, including riding with traffic and stopping for traffic lights. Under the law, bicyclists have all the rights and responsibilities of motorists.
- Be visible. Use front and rear lights at night. Consider reflective gear such as a safety vest to be seen even more readily.
- Be predictible. Signal your intent.
- Wear a property fitted helmet (see the NHSTA videos below).
- Keep your bike in good repair.
For more tips, please see
BicycleSafe.com
Awareness Test (Look out for cyclists)
Ride Smart, Ride Safe Safety Tips (bilingual pdf)
Share the Road (pdf)
Traffic Enforcement for Bicycle Safety (from the Chicago Bicycle Program)
Please click on the links below for more safety information:
Biking in New Jersey
Pennsylvania Bicycle Driver’s Manual
League of American Bicyclists: Rules of the Road
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Bicycle Safety Program