Takoma Park Police Talk Bike Safety

Bicycles are vehicle operators too, so Takoma Park Police offered some advice to keep our friends on two wheels safe.

Cyclists are required to obey the same rules of the road as other vehicle operators, including obeying traffic signs, signals and lane markings, according to police.  

Police offered these recommendations:

• Always wear a helmet
• Obey all traffic controls (including stopping at stop signs)
• Ride your bicycle near the right-hand edge of the road
• Never carry another person on your bicycle
• Always use hand signals when turning or stopping
• Look out for cars at cross street, driveways, and parking places
• Be careful when checking traffic and don't swerve when looking over your shoulder
• Give pedestrians the right-of-way
• Keep your bicycle in good condition
• Always ride carefully