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PGPD Releases Bike Safety Tips

Bike safety tips

Riding a bike is beneficial because it is exercise for your body, and it conserves fuel; however, it must be done in a safe manner. Knowing proper protocol while riding on the street with motor vehicles is a must!

Thanks to Prince George’s Police for releasing these tips.

• Make sure the reflectors are secure, brakes work properly, gears shift smoothly and tires are tightly secured and properly inflated.
• Make sure your bike is equipped with reflectors and a light if you ride in low-light conditions.
• Wear clothes and accessories that have retro reflective materials to improve biker visibility to motorists.
• Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, not against.
• Stay as far to the right as possible.
- Always use hand signals before turning or stopping. 
- Respect traffic signals, stopping at all stop signs and stop lights.
• Stop and look left, right and left again before entering a street or crossing an intersection.
• Look back and yield to traffic coming from behind before turning left. 
- Ride in a straight line… no weaving. 
- Make eye contact with other drivers before turning.
• Watch carefully for cars.
• Allow enough room to your left for cars to pass.
• ALWAYS need to wear a helmet and eye protection that meets safety standards.