Recently recognized as a Bicycle Friendly City, Riverside promotes bicycle and motorists safety with signage and education.
Sharing the Road
- Tips for Cyclists |
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On the Road:
- The same laws that apply to motorists apply to cyclists
- Use hand signals to indicate stops and turns
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Always Wear a Properly Fitting Helmet (even on short trips):
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Measure head just above the eyebrows, helmet should cover the forehead
- For children, only two of the child’s fingers should fit in the space between the eyebrow and the helmet
- Adjust the foam pads and straps – straps should form a “V” just below each ear
- Only one finger should fit between the strap and chin
- Test the fit – helmet should only move one inch in either direction. If it moves too much you may need to tighten the straps or use thicker pads
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Ride on the Right:
- Always ride in the same direction as traffic
- Use the furthest right lane that heads to your destination
- Slower moving cyclists and motorists stay to the right
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Ride Predictably:
- Ride in a straight line
- Use the furthest right lane that heads to your destination
- Check for traffic before entering street or intersection and announce yourself by making eye contact with motorists
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Sharing the Road
- Tips for Motorists |
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On the Road:
- Drive with caution
- Reduce speed when approaching cyclists
- Don’t tailgate, especially in bad weather
- Recognize hazards cyclists may face and give them space
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Yield to Cyclists:
- Bicycles are considered vehicles
- Cyclists should be given the right–of–way
- Allow extra time for cyclists to cross intersections
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Be Considerate:
- Look for cyclists in traffic and at intersections
- Don’t blast your horn in close proximity to cyclists
- When opening your door, watch for passing cyclists
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Pass with Care:
- When passing leave four (4) feet between you and a cyclist
- Look over your shoulder before moving back
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Watch for Children:
- Children on bicycles can be unpredictable – expect the unexpected
- Don’t expect children to know traffic laws
- Children are smaller and can be harder to see – be alert
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