Rules of the Road for Bicyclists

As a public service, the personal injury lawyers at Liever, Hyman & Potter, P.C., in Reading, PA, want to share the five Rules of the Road for safe and fun bicycling no matter where you’re riding from the League of American Bicyclists.

  • FOLLOW THE LAW — Your safety and image of bicyclists depend on you. You have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers. Obey traffic signals and stop signs. Ride with traffic; use the rightmost lane headed in the direction you are going.
  • BE PREDICTABLE — Make your intentions clear to everyone on the road. Ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between parked cars. Signal turns, and check behind you well before turning or changing lanes.
  • BE CONSPICUOUS — Ride where people can see you and wear bright clothing. Use a front white light, red rear light and reflectors when visibility is poor. Make eye contact with others and don’t ride on sidewalks.
  • THINK AHEAD — Anticipate what drivers, pedestrians, and other people on bikes will do next. Watch for turning vehicles and ride outside the door zone of parked cars. Look out for debris, potholes, and other road hazards. Cross railroad tracks at right angles.
  • RIDE READY — Check that your tires are sufficiently inflated, brakes are working, chain runs smoothly, and quick release levers are closed. Carry tools and supplies that are appropriate for your ride. Wear a helmet.

(The League of American Bicyclists:  Retrieved from http://www.bikeleague.org/content/rules-road-0).

The lawyers at Liever, Hyman & Potter, P.C., are concerned for the safety of automobile drivers and passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists in Berks County and Schuylkill County and serve accidents victims and their families in Reading, PA, Pottsville, PA, and throughout Eastern and Central, Pennsylvania.

From the desk of Adam K. Levin, Esquire

Latest Posts
Archives