Oak Park Community Council

BICYCLE SAFETY

Here are a few bicycle remind­ers from the DMV. Be sure to buy your kids a helmet with that new holiday bicycle.

. Must wear a helmet if under the age of 18.

. Must obey all traffic signals and stop signs.

. Must ride in the same direction as other traffic, not against it.

. Shall ride as near to the right curb or edge of the roadway as practi­cal- not on the sidewalk.

. Are legally allowed to ride in the center of the lane when moving at the same speed as other traffic.

. May move left to pass a parked or moving vehicle, bicycle, animal, avoid debris, or other hazards.

. Should ride single file on a busy or narrow street.

. Must signal all their intentions to motorists and bicyclists near them.

. Should carry identification.