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Advice for Cyclists
From The Student RoomTSR Wiki > University > Student Life > Travel and Getting Around > Advice for Cyclists Cycling is a healthy way of getting around. With the increasing number of cyclists on the road, many are ignoring rules, laws and advice that is intended to keep them safe whilst on the road.
SecurityA Bike Lock is essential in the UK. Remember to lock your bike against something solid and ensure that it does not block any access to any buildings. Many universities and councils now remove bikes and impound them to ensure that access to places remains free. Signs should be clearly displayed for places where you should not park your bikes. LawsThere are many laws that cover cyclists. VisibilityYou need to be highly visible to other motorists. You SHOULD have
At night, you MUST have
At night, you SHOULD have
Observation of SignsYou should obey all traffic lights and signs. If a cycle track is segregated, you must stick to the side which cyclist are supposed to. When passing groups of people, you should reduce your speed accordingly in case someone mindlessly steps out into the road. Railway StationsYou can only walk with your cycle whilst on railway property according to the railway byelaws. Links |
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