Pedal cyclists, recumbent device riders and power-assisted bicycle riders
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When Riding
29. Always ride on the left-hand edge of a roadway. Allow other traffic to overtake you safely. Keep a straight course and avoid sudden swerves.
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30. If a road has a full-day bicycle lane or part-day bicycle lane, cycle on the full-day bicycle lane or part-day bicycle lane (during its operating hours) and no other part of the road, except when that bicycle lane is blocked or obstructed, or making a U-turn or right turn.
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31. Ride in a single file when possible.
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32. Do not swerve in and out of vehicles in traffic. When traffic is slow, keep your place and do not attempt to get in front of the other vehicles by weaving in and out of the narrow spaces between them.
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33. Keep a safe distance from the rear of a motor vehicle (especially when riding behind a moving vehicle) so as to avoid collision if the vehicle in front stops suddenly.
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34. When riding, maintain awareness of traffic.
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35. Slow down and look out for other road users when approaching road accesses, bends, junctions, and crossings, or when passing a parked motor vehicle. When passing a parked motor vehicle, beware of the vehicle door opening. Allow a margin of safety when passing.
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35A. Do not squeeze between a bus at a bus stop and the bus stop kerb.
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35B. Avoid staying close to the rear of a turning motor vehicle or squeezing between the turning vehicle and the road kerb.
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36. If a hill is so steep that the bicycle, three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device you are riding on wobbles before you reach the top, get off and walk with the bicycle, three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device. Keep your cycling speed under control on downhill roads. If you travel too fast, you will not be able to stop in time in an emergency.
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37. Do not hold on to the back or side of motor vehicles.
Roadworthiness
38. Check that your bicycle’s, three-wheeled pedal cycle’s or recumbent device’s front and back lights, brakes, tyres and chain are in safe working condition before setting off. Check the height of the bicycle’s, three-wheeled pedal cycle’s or recumbent device’s handlebars and seat. If you are unable to touch the ground with your foot on either side of the bicycle, three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device, your seat is too high and you will not have full control of the bicycle, three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device when coming to a sudden stop in an emergency.
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General
39. You must switch on your bicycle, three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device lights at night or when visibility is low. Your bicycle’s, three-wheeled pedal cycle’s or recumbent device’s front light must show a white light, and the rear of your bicycle, three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device must display a red light or be affixed with a red reflector. The front white light and the rear red light or rear red reflector (as the case may be) must be visible from a reasonable distance. If you ride at night, wear light-coloured clothing. This will help drivers of other vehicles and pedestrians to see you clearly.
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40. Keep both hands on the handlebars of your bicycle, three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device. When signalling your intention to change direction or make a turn, do so ahead of time and return your hand to the handlebars, before you actually start to turn.
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41. Do not carry anything in your arm that may interfere with the proper control of your bicycle, three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device.
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43. Always use the safest route, and keep out of heavy traffic as much as possible.
44. Always obey the law and observe all traffic rules. Never ignore road signs.
