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It’s The Law objects, parked or moving , pedestrians, animals, or surface hazards Bicycle that prevent the bicyclist from safely 1. “Bicycle” means a device that a bicyclist may riding next to the or edge of the ride and that is propelled by roadway. and has two tandem at least one of Laws, , & Theft d. The lane is of substandard width (less which is more than 14 inches in diameter. than 14 feet in width and not having a Prevention designated bicycle lane adjacent to that 2. “” means a device that can be used to lane) making it unsafe for a bicycle and a or draw persons or property on a to safely side by highway (excluding devices that are used on side. stationary rails or tracks). 5. A bicyclist operating a bicycle on a one-way 3. A bicycle is a vehicle and a bicyclist roadway with two or more marked operating a bicycle has the rights and duties lanes may ride as near as practicable to the left applicable to a driver operating a vehicle. All curb or edge of the roadway. laws and signs that regulate the movement of vehicles upon the roadway also apply to 6. Bicyclists operating bicycles on a roadway bicycles. Therefore, a bicyclist should obey all may ride two abreast. Bicyclists riding two traffic laws, signs, and signals. This includes abreast on a lined roadway shall ride in a stopping at all stop signs and all stop (red) single lane. Persons riding two abreast may lights. not impede the normal and reasonable flow of

traffic on the roadway. Bicyclists may not ride 4. A bicyclist operating a bicycle on a roadway more than two abreast unless they are riding who is moving slower than the other traffic on a part of a roadway set aside for the on the roadway shall ride as near as exclusive operation of bicycles. practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway. 7. A bicyclist operating a bicycle shall ride only

on or astride a permanent and regular seat VERNON COLLEGE However, there are exceptions to this law. attached to the bicycle. Under the following conditions the law DEPARTMENT allows bicyclists to take the full lane of travel when: 8. A bicyclist may not use a bicycle to carry more persons than the bicycle is designed or equipped to carry. a. The bicyclist is passing another vehicle moving in the same direction. b. The bicyclist is preparing to turn left at 9. A bicyclist operating a bicycle, coaster, , an intersection or onto a private road or toy vehicle or using may not Vernon (940) 552-6291 ext. 2272 or driveway. attach the bicyclist or the bicycle, coaster, 4400 College Dr. Vernon, Texas 76384 c. When there are unsafe conditions on the sled, toy vehicle, or roller skates to a streetcar http://www.vernoncollege.edu/campus-police-homepage roadway, including fixed or moving or vehicle on a roadway.

10. A bicyclist operating a bicycle may not Safety First! 5. WEAR YOUR HELMET! Although not carry any object that prevents the operator required by Texas law, it is recommended from keeping at least one hand on the that bicyclists wear a good quality bike 1. Watch out for people opening doors helmet. Nearly 75-80% of cyclists killed or handlebars. when you pass a parked motor vehicle. permanently disabled involve head or neck injuries. 11. Bicyclists must use to signal 2. When riding on sidewalks, reduce your their intent to stop, turn left, or turn right. speed and exercise caution. Remember that 6. Wear light colored or reflective clothing at The bicyclist must use the following there are no signs on sidewalks that night. Nearly 50% of the fatal Car/Bike signals: regulate traffic flow so expect the accidents occur at night or in low light unexpected. conditions. a. Stop – Extend the left hand and arm downward. 3. Be on the lookout for and avoid the following road surface hazards: b. Left Turn – Extend the left hand and arm horizontally. Stop a Thief! c. Right Turn – Extend the left hand and a. Loose sand, rocks, glass, and debris arm upward, or Extend the right hand b. Road expansion joints that run parallel 1. LOCK UP YOUR BIKE! Follow these and arm horizontally. with the front . guidelines when locking a bike: c. Standing water and puddles. d. Drainage grates with holes that run a. Always lock your bike to a bicycle rack 12. Every bike must be equipped with a brake parallel with the front tire. b. Use a good quality “case-hardened” capable of making a braked skid on e. Holes, cracks, and road edge or “hardened” U-bolt lock. dry, level, clean pavement. deterioration or drop offs. c. Secure the U-bolt lock through the bike f. Railroad tracks that are not frame, the rear wheel, and the bicycle rack. 13. A bicyclist may not operate a bicycle at perpendicular to the direction of travel. If possible, remove the front wheel and nighttime unless the bicycle is equipped secure it with the rear wheel and frame, or with the following: 4. Be extra careful if in the rain. run a cable through both . Remember the following: a. Headlamp – a lamp on the front of the U-bolt lock cable bicycle that emits a white light visible a. Braking distance is increased because from a distance of at least 500 feet in of wet rims and wet brake pads. Apply front of the bicycle. brakes earlier than you would in dry b. Red Reflector / Red Lamp – A conditions. 2. Engrave your driver's license number onto the bicycle must be equipped with either a b. Visibility is decreased. Wear brightly bike frame. Also, write down the serial number red reflector which is visible from a colored clothing. of the bike and keep it where you can find it distance of 300 feet from the rear of c. Rain makes road surfaces, manhole later. the bicycle, or a red lamp visible from covers, and painted stripes slicker. a distance of 500 feet from the rear of Slow down especially when turning. 3. If your bike is stolen on campus, report it the bicycle. d. Avoid puddles. You never know how immediately to the VC Police Department at deep a hole is if it is full of water. (940) 552-6291 ext. 2272.