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Bicycle Safety

In 2024, local beach patrols were made up of 321 lifeguards. BE ALERT, BE WARY, BE SEEN!

Hand Signals: Communicate your intention to turn, stop, and change lanes using recognized
hand signals.

Left Stop Right

On the Road:
Always ride in the same direction as traffic, in a bike lane, or as close to the right side of the ride as you can.
Yield to all vehicle traffic when making a left-hand turn and stay on the right-hand side of the road until you
reach the turn. Obey all traffic signs and signals during your ride.

Sidewalks: Trails & Parks:
Do not ride your bicycle on a sidewalk when a bike Try to use trails to get where you need to go. It is
lane is available. Most Delaware beach towns safer, and you get to see some amazing views.
prohibit cyclists from riding on a sidewalk, verify if Cycling is permitted on trails designated as
riding on sidewalks is allowed within a municipality. bicycle routes. Always obey posted trail closures.
In a situation where a person must ride on a
sidewalk, pedestrians have the right of way.

Crosswalks: Lock your bike:
Persons shall not ride a bicycle on a crosswalk Secure your bike to a bike rack. If there are not any
where prohibited by official signs or markings. A available, secure your bike to a stand or fence using
person riding in a crosswalk shall yield to pedestrians a bike lock. If your bike has lights, they should be
and give an audible signal when overtaking. removable so you can take them with you.

Safety Equipment Bells or Horns: It is recommended
to have a bell or horn to alert other cyclists,
Front & Rear Bicycle Lights: pedestrians, and motorists of your presence.

Cyclists need to see and be seen when riding,
especially at night. Bikes must be equipped with a white Helmet: Required by law if under the age of 18,
headlight and rear tail light visible for at least 500 feet. but recommended for all ages.

Know The Laws Before You Ride
for Delaware bicycle laws go to ohs.delaware.gov/bicycle.shtml

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