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· Ride
with the flow of traffic while on the street or sidewalk.
Watch
the 'Ride Right - Ride Safe' Public Service Announcement
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· Yield
to traffic before entering the street from the sidewalk.
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· Obey
all rules of the road including traffic control signals, red lights and stop
signs.
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· When
riding at night, have a white light on the front and a red reflector on the back
of the bike.
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· Use
hand signals to communicate your intentions to motorists and pedestrians.
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· Protect
your head and wear a properly fitted bike helmet.
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· Wear
light colored reflective clothing at night.
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· Record
the serial number of your bike in the event the bike is lost or stolen.
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· Bicycle
citation fines range from $118 to $152.
Special
Considerations for Children
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· Insist
that your child wear a helmet every time he/she rides a bicycle. Replace the
helmet if it has been damaged.
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· Check
your child's bicycle for correct fit, properly working parts, and reflectors.
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· Teach
your child to look left-right-left before entering the roadway or intersection.
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· Never
let a child ride a bicycle while listening to headphones
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