07
Conditions
Appropriate use
Improper use
Riding under
normal conditions
No objects hanging from handlebars
Objects hanging from handlebars
result in instability and may impede
manoeuvring
Riding with both hands on handlebars.
One-handed or hand-free riding
Not using devices such as phones,
smartwatches, music players, or
headphones
Using devices such as phones,
smartwatches, music players, or
headphones
Riding with both feet on the footrest
comfortably and safely
Riding with one or both feet outside
the footrest
It is prohibited to place or amass
weight on the rear mudguard.
Riding with helmet and protective
equipment
Riding without helmet and protective
equipment
Riding on easily accessible, smooth
and compact roads, avoiding areas with
intense traffic or overcrowded areas:
e.g. dedicated cycle path, smooth
paved surfaces
Riding on motorways, long-distance
roads
Riding on busy roads
Riding on pavements
Riding in overcrowded areas
Riding on very rough roads
Riding near: ravines, escarpments,
harbours, sea, lakes or rivers
Complying with local regulations and
the highway code
Failure to comply with regulations and
the highway code
Looking ahead and watching out
for obstacles, vehicles or nearby
pedestrians
Becoming distracted while riding
Changing direction, making sure to be
seen, moderating speed
Changing direction abruptly at high
speed without making sure that you
have been seen
Anticipating the route and moderating
speed while observing the highway
code and those that are the most
vulnerable
Braking and cornering at the same
time makes the vehicle unstable
Using direction indicators, if included
on the item
Not using direction indicators
Slowing down when pedestrians are
present
Accelerating or maintaining a constant
speed when pedestrians are present
Using pedestrian mode in pedestrian
areas (6 km/h)
Riding without using pedestrian mode
in pedestrian areas (6 km/h)
Warning others of your presence by
using the bell
Not warning others of your presence
by using the bell