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Polecat Creek Map by Kara Riggio, League of Illinois Bicyclists, 2012. 957 Clock Tower Dr. 832 West Washington St. 17 Cottonwood Dr. 2500 S. MacArthur Blvd. Springfield, IL 62704 Springfield, IL 62702 Chatham, IL 62629 Springfield, IL 62704 217-787-2907 217-544-9550 217-483-7807 217-717-9236 biketek.net 1 rmcyclery.com 2 wheelfast.com 3 acebicycleshop.com 4 5 Lane Positioning Intersection Positioning What is LIB? Illinois Bicycle Laws Explore Springfield on Two Wheels Always ride on the right with the traffic flow. You’ll be The League of Illinois Bicyclists (paraphrased from Illinois’ Vehicle Code 625 ILCS) Lane Positioning At intersections without turn lanes: more visible to cars, especially at intersections. And, (LIB) is the statewide advocacy Bicyclist’s Status: Traffic laws apply to persons Always ride on the right with the traffic flow. You’ll be 1) To go straight, move slightly toward the center of the it’s the law. group for Illinois cyclists, riding bicycles. Bicyclists riding on a highway are more visible to cars, especially at intersections. And, lane – more so if traffic is stopped for a signal – to promoting bicycle access, granted all of the rights and are subject to all of the it’s the law. Springfield Area avoid getting squeezed to the curb by right-turning education, and safety. Staff and duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle, with Be predictable. Ride in a straight line and learn how to cars. Be predictable. Ride in a straight line and learn how to volunteers work on issues including certain exceptions. [5/11-1502] look behind you without swerving. look behind you without swerving. 2) To turn right, signal your intention and stay to the promotion of bike-friendly roads; more trails and right. Lane Positioning: When riding on roadways and Ride far enough from the road edge to avoid hazards. Bicycle Map funding; education of cyclists and motorists; and bicycle paths at less than normal traffic speed, ride Ride far enough from the Don’t allow vehicles (left) to dangerously squeeze by in 3) To turn left, check for traffic behind you, signal your favorable legislation. Check out our website at as close as practicable and safe to the right-hand road edge to avoid hazards. narrow lanes - force them to pass using the other lane. intent, and merge into the left part of the lane (if one BikeLIB.org for our latest newsletter and a wealth of curb or edge of the roadway except: Don’t allow vehicles (left) to lane) or left lane (if more than one lane). resources including maps, safety info for cyclists, a dangerously squeeze by in 1) When overtaking and passing another bicycle or In very wide lanes (below), move to the left a bit You also have the option of making a “pedestrian style” video for motorists, and more. Photo by R. Kantner narrow lanes – force them to vehicle proceeding in the same direction; or further to remain visible to vehicles. left turn. Go straight through the intersection, stop, turn roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. pass using the other lane. your bike left 90 degrees, and then cross again. LIB relies heavily on dues and donations from bicyclists 2) When preparing for a left turn; or [5/11-1505.1] In very wide lanes (below), like you. Join over 1,400 Illinois cyclists who support 3) When reasonably necessary to avoid fixed or Hand Signals: Signals shall be given from the left move to the left a bit farther LIB by becoming a member at BikeLIB.org/join. moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, side as follows: Left turn: hand and arm extended to remain visible to vehicles. motorized pedal cycles, pedestrians, animals, surface horizontally. Right turn: hand and arm extended The Springfield Bicycle Club hazards, or substandard width lanes that make it upward, except bicyclists may extend the right hand The Springfield Bicycle Club promotes the many aspects unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. and arm horizontally and to the right side of the of bicycling, including commuting, advocacy, and A "substandard width lane" means a lane that is too bicycle. Stop or decrease of speed: hand and arm education. It also sponsors recreational rides virtually narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side extended downward. [5/11-806] every day of the year, with a variety of paces and by side within the lane. Use of Sidewalks: Where permitted, bicyclists must distances to accommodate riders of all ability and skill 4) When approaching a place where a right turn is yield to pedestrians and give audible signals before levels. SBC provides opportunities to meet and socialize authorized. passing pedestrians. Bicyclists using sidewalks have with others who enjoy cycling, through member-led all the rights and duties of pedestrians. [5/11-1512]. rides and events and club socializers and parties. The 5) When riding on a one-way highway with two or Club hosts the Capital City Century each year on the more marked traffic lanes, bicyclists may ride as near Lights and Other Equipment on Bicycles: For Sunday after Labor Day. Membership and ride the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway as night riding, a front lamp with a white light visible information is online at www.spfldcycling.org. practicable. [5/11-1505] from at least 500 feet to the front and a red reflector Come ride with us! Left Turns: Bicyclists may choose between a on the rear visible from 100 feet to 600 feet are vehicular-style left turn or a pedestrian-style left turn required. A rear light visible from 500 feet may be Ride in a straight line. [5/11-1510]. For vehicular-style left turns, proceed used in addition to the red reflector. Equipment Avoid dodging between as if driving a vehicle, moving to the left lane or the required on new bicycles includes pedal reflectors, parked cars (left). Whether there are left side of a single lane prior to the intersection side reflectors, and an essentially colorless front turn lanes or not, [5/11-801]. For pedestrian-style left turns, cycle on facing reflector. [5/11-1507] Photo by Brad Lott always use the right- the right side of the roadway, cross the intersecting Cars Passing Bikes: A motorist overtaking a bicycle Be aware of people in parked roadway, and stop as much as practicable out of the Ride in a straight line. Avoid dodging between parked most lane assigned to shall leave a safe distance, but not less than 3 feet, cars who might open a door in way of motor traffic.