| BE A SAFE
PEDESTRIAN |
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Look for bicyclists traveling
with or against traffic before stepping out into
the street. |
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Don't step in front of a bicycle.
If you think there is a conflict, just stop and
let the bike go around you. |
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Wear reflective clothing when
walking at night. |
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Think of a bicycle as a vehicle
and remember that they cannot stop too quickly. |
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| BE
A CAUTIOUS MOTORIST |
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Remember that it is harder to
see a bicycle than another car. |
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Check rear and side view mirrors
before opening a car door. You may cause a bicyclist
to run into the open door and be injured. |
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Before turning right, watch for
bicycles in the right lane or bike lane. A bicyclist
going straight has the right of way before a turning
automobile. |
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Pass a cyclist with care, look
for his/her hand signals as a guide to intentions
or a signal for you to pass. |
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Don't drive parallel with a cyclist.
Go around the cycle as quickly as possible. It is
nerve wracking for a cyclist to be riding next to
an automobile due to the wind factor. |
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Be aware of how road conditions
affect cyclists. Potholes, cinders, wet leaves,
etc. are harder on a bicycle than a car. Watch for
swerving cycle movements when road conditions are
poor. |
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| BE
A THOUGHTFUL RESIDENT |
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Keep the roadway clear in front
of your house. Leaves, cinders, snow, ice, and garbage
of all kinds can cause a cyclist to skid and be
seriously injured. |
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Don't park too near the intersection. |
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Bicyclists need room and safe
distance to turn into a street. |
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Watch for bicycles before pulling
out of your driveway. |
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Before turning left, watch for
bicycles in the left turn lane. |
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RULES
OF THE ROAD
According to PITT Bike Patrol Officer Richard Troy,
the Legislation regulating cyclists provides that: |
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Bicycles are considered vehicles
and must abide by the same traffic rules of the
road that apply to motorists. |
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Cyclists must ride with the flow
of traffic, not facing traffic. |
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Cyclists must ride on the street,
not on sidewalks. |
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Cyclists must cross with vehicular,
not pedestrian signals. |
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Cyclists must wear reflective
clothing and use lights at night. |
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