Bike Safety Information

Basic Safety Tips for Bicycle Riders:

• Obey all traffic laws. In New Jersey, bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.

  • ride on the right
  • obey all signals
  • travel no more than two abreast when traffic is not impeded
  • ride with traffic, NOT against it
  • review NJDOT biking regulations

•  Wear an approved bicycle helmet.

  • make sure the helmet fits properly 

• Make sure your bicycle fits you and is in good working order. Inspect the following before each ride to make sure your bicycle is in good working order:

  • tires/wheels
  • brakes
  • chain
  • lights
  • reflectors
  • bell
  • seat height

• Wear comfortable reflective clothing conducive to weather conditions (not too baggy)

• Ride within your abilities

  • avoid busy streets
  • ride a properly sized bicycle

• Understand how to properly signal turns, lane changes and stopping

  • left turn: fully extend your left arm out to the side
  • right turn: fully extend your right arm out to the side or bend your left arm up at a right angle with your hand flat.
  • slowing or stopping: extend your left arm out at a right angle with your hand open