Bicycle Safety Tips Can Prevent Tragic Accidents
According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle You Should Follow These Safety Tips To Prevent Accidents:
Bicycles are subject to the same laws as motor vehicles. Riders of all ages should use the following tips to help ensure safe and legal bike operation:
- Ride with traffic.
- Stop and look both ways before entering the street.
- If you are a new or inexperienced rider, it’s a good idea to stop at all intersections.
- Before turning, use hand signals and look all ways.
- Be a responsible bicyclist – obey all traffic control devices and use proper hand signals.
- Ride defensively – anticipate the actions of other road users and watch for road hazards.
- Pass vehicles with extreme care – turning vehicles may not see you.
- Be aware of motor vehicle blind spots while riding or when stopped at an intersection.
- Walk your bicycle when you get into traffic situations beyond your cycling abilities.
- Exercise great caution when riding in bus traffic – watch out for buses pulling to and from curbs and passengers getting on and off buses.
- Park your bicycle so you do not block sidewalks, disabled accesses, building accesses, or emergency drives.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’re injured in a bicycle accident. I can help you understand your legal options.
Yvonne T. Griffin Personal Injury Attorney Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. Charlottesville, VA 434-973-7474 www.TGBLaw.com