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Getting around Cycling On the road www.ptv.vic.gov.au applicable laws. laws. applicable timetables visit visit timetables Is a bicycle a legal road Is it OK to drive a car in a Who is at fault when a car door is opened into the path of Is it legal to ride two of the tram until the doors Do I need to signal all stopping, but you may Why do some signalised Drivers of motor vehicles may equipment and follow any any follow and equipment transport information and and information transport abreast? close and the road is free of turns when I’m riding my choose to signal at these intersections have special be fined for allowing any part abilities, wear protective protective wear abilities, For up-to-date public public up-to-date For vehicle? bicycle lane? someone on a bike? Yes, but you must not ride crossing pedestrians. This bike? times to let other traffic know waiting boxes for bikes? of their vehicle to enter the sense. Stay within your your within Stay sense. Yes, bicycles are classified as Only for 50 metres or less The car driver or passenger who opens the door is at fault and can more than 1.5 metres apart. rule is the same whether you You are required to give a what you’re doing. These line markings are designated bike area whilst undertaken using common common using undertaken the time of printing. of time the vehicles under the Victorian and only in the following be fined. ‘Car dooring’ can cause life-threatening injuries to cyclists. are on a bike or in a car. hand signal when turning designed to increase the waiting at the lights. physical activity should be be should activity physical This map was accurate at at accurate was map This road rules. This means that circumstances: Walking and cycling, like any any like cycling, and Walking What are the rules about right or moving to the right. Eye contact is another great visibility and safety of bike you have the same rights and • When passing a vehicle Printed January 2017 2017 January Printed waiting for stopped Are all road users required way to comunicate to other riders by placing them at the responsibilities when you’re turning right TOP TIP: Ride outside the door zone standard Melways references. Melways standard on a bike as when you are trams? to stop at red lights? Hand signals are not required road users. front of a traffic queue. complete street map with with map street complete driving a car. • When entering or leaving a When the tram doors on your Yes, this road rule applies when turning to the left or Plenty Valley Plenty information on a pocket sized sized pocket a on information side street, another traffic side of the road are open and whether you’re driving a car eld eld fi West & Valley Plenty provide sustainable transport transport sustainable provide Are the road rules the lane or parking space there is no safety zone, you or riding a bike. There are no eld eld fi West RACV Council, Users Group (BUG) to to (BUG) Group Users same when you’re on a • When stopping or parking must wait at the rear exceptions. provided by Whittlesea Whittlesea by provided of the Whittlesea Bicycle Bicycle Whittlesea the of bike or driving a car? is allowed in the bike lane TOP TIP: Take the lane at roundabouts TOP TIP: Take a hook turn acknowledges the support support the acknowledges developed as an initiative initiative an as developed Yes, except for a few Whittlesea BUG gratefully gratefully BUG Whittlesea This TravelSmart Map was was Map TravelSmart This Usual lane-merging road differences and exceptions. rules apply, which means TOP TIP: Take care when crossing tracks Stage 2 Most of these are covered drivers need to give way to Wait for here, but for more details, any bicycles using the lane. green light visit: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au Why are some sections of Stage 1 This map provides detailed information about a bike lane painted green? What is a bicycle lane? To encourage cyclists and bike, walking and public transport routes in A bicycle lane is a marked motorists to take extra care the City of Whittlesea, making it easier for on-road lane designated at these locations. If all cars parked with their doors open, where would you for bike riders. It is signed place yourself on the road to be safe? That is where you you to choose a sustainable way to travel. as a bicycle lane at the Are bicycles allowed to should aim to be all the time—far enough out so that start of the lane and ends pass other vehicles on the your handlebar would not clip an open car door. Don’t be The road rules information contained in this either where an ‘end bicycle left? afraid to ride towards the right side of the bike lane. publication is a guide only and does not lane’ sign appears, or at an Yes, except when those intersection. intend to replicate or replace the Victorian vehicles are indicating and When using a single-lane roundabout, ride in the turning left. All vehicles middle of the lane. This is so you are more visible to If a normal right-hand turn leaves you feeling exposed Am I required to ride Road Safety Act in any way. should only turn left when it Is it OK to occupy a whole traffic lane when I’m riding my other road users and less likely to be cut off when in an intersection, try a hook turn. Bike riders are within a bicycle lane if it is is safe to do so. bike? other road users exit the roundabout. Make sure you entitled to use a hook turn at any intersection unless provided? Cross tram tracks at a wide angle and take particular For definitive information please refer to the Yes, this may be necessary in narrow traffic lanes where there is signal your intentions and where possible, make eye signage specifically prohibits it. Yes, unless is it impracticable care in wet conditions when tracks can be slippery. not enough space for another vehicle to overtake a bicycle safely contact to make sure other people have seen you. Road Safety Road Rules 2015 (Victoria) at to do so. City of Whittlesea TravelSmart Map TravelSmart Whittlesea of City www.vicroads.vic.gov.au within the lane. Cycling Pathway rules Walking groups Cycling groups Bike parking at train stations Ready to ride What are the requirements Is it necessary to wear Do I need to wear a Am I required to have a You might be surprised to Do I need to keep to the • Keep an eye out for all On foot: Walk and Talk Mill Park Heights Kaleidoscope Whittlesea Bicycle Users Lockers Cages for cycling at night? high-visibility clothing for helmet when I’m riding a bell fitted to my bike? learn that use of shared left when riding on a pedestrians, especially • Keep to the left of the path Walking Group Leisure Walkers Neighbourhood House— Group (Whittlesea BUG) Bike lockers are available Parkiteer bike cages can If you’re riding at night or in night time riding? bike? Yes, it is mandatory to have paths and footpaths is shared path or footpath? children and dogs as and walk in a predictable Norris Bank Reserve Mill Park Heights Whittlesea Walkers [email protected] at Premium Stations across be found at stations across other low-light conditions This is not a legal Yes. Whether you’re on a bell, horn or similar warning covered in the Victorian road Yes, it is a legal requirement their movements can be manner at skateboard ramp Primary School Whittlesea Community www.whittleseabug.org.au Victoria. They can be rented Melbourne and key regional you must have a white light requirement, but it is a road or path, you are device in working order. rules. that you ride on the left unpredictable 135 McLeans Road, 87 Pindari Avenue, Mill Park House free after paying a bond of centres. 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Whittlesea built in lock or $50 for lockers secure parking for around 26 These lights may be flashing Research has shown that it is properly and meets below: shared paths com Walk and Talk Walking [email protected] that require you to supply a Using shared paths is more you in warning other path- bikes. or static and must be visible particularly effective to wear Australian Safety Standards. users of your approach. • Help children to keep to Ph. 9467 2539 Group—Mill Park Lakes Ph. 9716 3361 lock. from at least 200 metres. reflective gear on moving What is a shared path? about courtesy and common the left, explaining that Westfield car park, outside Your bike should also have a parts of your body (such as A shared path is designed to sense than rules. Here are bike riders can come from Pacific Epping the Woolworths entry Whittlesea Walkers You can hire a locker at To access a Parkiteer cage red rear reflector visible from your ankles).