Stay Safe

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Stay Safe
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Stay Safe
Cycling is a fun and healthy way to get about.
STOP! THINK! ACT! Find out how to stay safe on
your bike.
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Get trained and keep control
Find out whether your local council or school
runs Cycling Training Courses. Contact your
local cycling development officer for information
about training, safe routes, clubs and cycling
activities. Visit the web links at the end
of this presentation to find out more about
cycling safety.
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Wear a helmet
The helmet should have a recognised safety
standard. The helmet should not obstruct your
ability to see clearly or cover your ears. It
must fit snugly and remain secure on the
head. It must be fitted squarely on the head,
just above the eyebrows, NOT tilted back or
tipping forwards. The straps should be securely
fastened with enough room for 2 fingers to be
inserted between the chin and the strap.
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Be seen and heard
You need lights to comply with the law. Do
not ride your bike at night unless strictly
necessary. Wear fluorescent clothing in the
day and reflective clothing at night so that
other road users can see you. Fit a bell to
your bike and use it to alert other road users.
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Check your bike
Is your bike the right size? Too big or too
small can be dangerous. Before making any
journey check your brakes and tyres are in good
condition.
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Be alert and plan your route
Get to know your locality. You must not ride
on the pavement or footpath, unless there are
signs permitting this. Use cycle lanes and
cycle tracks provided.
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Stay legal
Rules are there to protect you and other road
users. You MUST obey Police Officers, Traffic
Wardens and School Crossing Patrols. Bike users
are required to follow traffic lights, pedestrian
crossings, one-way streets and other road signs,
like all other road users.
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Stay legal
Rules are there to protect you and other road
users. You MUST obey Police Officers, Traffic
Wardens and School Crossing Patrols. Bike users
are required to follow traffic lights, pedestrian
crossings, one-way streets and other road signs,
like all other road users.
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Do you know what each sign means?
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Facts and figures
In 2002 4,800 cyclists under the age of 16 were
killed or injured on British roads. Wearing a
helmet can reduce the risk of injury, should you
fall off, by up to 85. It is against the law
to cycle at night without a white light at the
front of your bike and a red light and red
reflector at the back of your bike.
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Facts and figures
CYCLING ACCIDENTS 90 occur in urban areas
75 happen at, or near, a road junction 80
occur in daylight 80 of cyclist casualties
are male About one third of the cyclists
killed or injured are children Around three
quarters of cyclists killed have major head
injuries. Taken from www.rospa.org.uk
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Useful Links
www.bhit.org www.rospa.org.uk www.roscow.org.uk ww
w.cyclesense.net www.thinkroads.gov.uk www.north-w
ales.police.uk