RULES OF THE ROAD
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CAUTION: WET WEATHER WARNING:
Check your brakes frequently. The ability to stop is critical. Roads are slippery in wet
weather so avoid sharp turns and allow more distance for stopping. Brakes may become less efficient when wet. Leaves, loose gravel and
other debris on the road can also affect stopping distance. If at all possible, do not ride in wet weather. Vision and control are impaired,
creating a greater risk of accidents and injury. Remember the Co-Pilot unit and rider add extra weight that can also slow stopping.
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CAUTION:
A bicycle rider’s best defense against accidents is to be alert to road conditions and traffic in the area. Do not wear anything
that restricts your vision or your hearing. Be alert for hazards and motorists at all times.
6. When riding,
ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED BIKE HELMET.
7. Obey all traffic regulations. Most traffic regulations apply to bike riders as well as automobile operators. Observe all local traffic
regulations, signs and signals. Check with your local police station on bicycle licensing and inspection which is required in some places
as well as where it is legal to ride your bike.
8. Follow the traffic flow in a straight line close to the curb. Watch out for opening car doors, cars moving in and out of traffic, and cars
exiting driveways. Use caution at intersections and keep both hands on the handlebars.
9. Never carry passengers unless in an approved child carrier or in the Co-Pilot unit. This is dangerous and it makes the bicycle harder to
control. Never carry packages that can hinder your vision or control of the bike.
10. When riding in pairs or in larger groups, form a single line along the right side of the road. Set up a sensible distance between riders.
Do not follow too closely.
11. Maintain a safe riding speed at all times, including during straight paths, curves, and turns. Maximum recommended riding speed
is 5mph (8km/h).
12. Always be alert. Animals or people may dart in front of you. Give pedestrians the right-of-way. Don’t ride too close to pedestrians, and
don’t park your bicycle where it can get in the way of foot/vehicle traffic.
13. Be careful at all crossroads. Slow down and look both ways before crossing.
14. Use hand signals. Always let other drivers and pedestrians know what you are going to do. Signal 100 ft. before turning unless your
hand is needed to control the bike. Always ride at a slow reasonable and safe speed slowing significantly during turns.
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WARNING: NIGHT TIME OPERATION:
We do
NOT
recommend riding your bike at night. If you have an emergency that requires
you to ride at night, you must have proper lights and reflectors.
NEVER
ride at night without a headlight, taillight, a white front reflector,
a red rear reflector, pedal reflectors and white wheel reflectors. Also wear light color clothes to improve visibility to others.
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