BICYCLISTS ARE DRIVERS

When you ride a bike in traffic you are a driver. You MUST follow the rules of the road, give signals, obey signs and lights yield the right of way and keep a sharp lookout for danger---Just like car drivers do. To help you be a lawful and safe bicyclist the following laws are listed for you to study, learn and obey.
    1) Obey all traffic signs and signals.
    2) Warn other traffic when stopping or turning by giving hand signals with the left hand and arm in the following manner:
    3) Always ride as near to the right side of the road as possible and in the same direction as motor vehicles.
    4) Be careful when passing parked vehicles or vehicles traveling in the same direction.
    5) Not more than two bicycles may be driven side by side. (It is safer to ride single file)
    6) Do not ride double, except on bicycles built for two persons.
    7) Ride only upon the bicycle's regular seat.
    8) Do not hitch to motor vehicles or streetcars.
    9) Do not carry packages that will prevent keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.
    10) Always be alert for traffic from all directions.
    11) Before leaving a driveway, alley, or when crossing a street or road STOP, look both ways and wait for motor vehicles and pedestrians to pass.
    12) Let pedestrians go first at street crossings and sidewalks.
    13) Get off the street or road and STOP when you hear the sirens of emergency vehicles.
    14) Do not race with others on a Public Street or road.
    15) Do not play riding games in the street or roadway.
    16) Always keep your bicycle in good condition.
    17) Some city ordinances (laws) require registering of bicycles with the police department. Owners of bicycles in such cities should have their bikes registered. Where not required the serial number should be recorded to assist in finding stolen bicycles.

Every bicycle shall have:

    A) Brakes that will skid the braked wheels on dry level, clean pavement.
    B) When used at nighttime the bicycle must have a white light on the front, which can be seen at least 500 feet.
    C) When used at nighttime the bicycle may have a red taillight, which can be seen at least 500 feet and must have a red reflector visible for 300 feet.
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