General rules for cycling

For cyclists, special rules have been developedbehavior on the roads. It should be noted that they are also subject to certain points and common traffic rules for motorists. Let's consider the rules of safe riding on a bicycle.

Terminology

The rules of a bicyclist (or cycling)include general provisions. They contain the basic terms used in the manual. So, a bicycle (velomobile) is a vehicle that is set in motion by the action of the muscular strength of the person on it. Not included in this category is a wheelchair. A bike path is an element of the road, which is allocated constructively or in lines. It is designed to move drivers of the above transport. The markup element is indicated by a special sign. A pedestrian is a citizen who is not in the vehicle, but participates in traffic on the road. As it is also a physical person, moving on a wheelchair, roller skates, other sports equipment. A person leading a motorcycle, a moped, a bicycle, a scooter, a stroller or a sled is also considered to be a pedestrian. He does not perform repairs and other works in the established order on the carriageway. The zone for such citizens is the territory, the exit and entry into which is indicated by the corresponding signs. The pavement is a road element that adjoins the roadway or is separated from it by a lawn. It is intended for the movement of pedestrians and cyclists in accordance with the rules set out below.

Duties and rights of a pedestrian

At night or atunsatisfactory visibility when driving along the edge of the road or along the roadside, a person who drives a motorcycle, moped, scooter or bicycle should be indicated by the headlights. The movement must be carried out in the course of transport.

Maneuvering

After parking or stopping the driver of the car,Beginning traffic, must give way to moving transport. An exception to this provision is the case provided for in § 125 of the SDA. When carrying out the congress, the driver should give way to the riders, pedestrians and cyclists, whose path he crosses.

Motorway

This element is denoted by the correspondingsign. On the highway, it is prohibited to move horse-drawn vehicles, pedestrians, riders, wheeled tractors, self-propelled machines, cattle drivers, transport, unable to develop a speed greater than 40 km / h for technical reasons. It is also forbidden to ride a bicycle. The rules of the road do not allow mopeds and motorcycles to move along the motorway.

Important points

In the process of leaving the pedestrian and residential areas, andalso of the adjacent territory, car owners are obliged to give way to transport moving along it, as well as pedestrians, cyclists, riders, whose path they cross. Pushing cars along the carriageway is prohibited. The exception is the case of putting them on the roadside.

Rules for riding bicycles and scooters

For the specified transport severaldifferent provisions. How is cycling practiced? The rules of the road allow movement on the given transport in the established areas. They include the roadside, sidewalk, pedestrian zone. It should be said that cycling along these sections is allowed in the absence of a specially marked bicycle path. In the absence of all these elements, it is allowed to move along the carriageway in 1 row not further than a meter from the right edge. The movement on the scooter is allowed on the roadside or with the road common to the cars. At the same time, the moped driver should be no more than a meter from the right edge of the carriageway. Safety rules when riding a bicycle and a moped allow an increase in distance by more than 1 m when turning, turning (in permitted cases) or by avoiding an obstacle.

special instructions

The manual contains an explanatory reminder. The rules for cycling prescribe the following:

1. To make an exit beyond the meter from the edge only to avoid obstacles, turn left and turn in permissible cases.
2. Columns of bicyclists during thethe roadway should be divided into groups. In each of them not more than ten people. Moving groups is carried out at a distance of not less than one hundred meters from each other.
3. If there is a road marking line (horizontal) on the roadway, then it should be located to the left of the cyclists.
4. In the unlit time of day or at unsatisfactory visibility the vehicle should be indicated: in front with a white headlamp (headlight), at the back - with red.

Intersections

Outside the intersection in unregulated areasThe cyclist must skip the vehicles moving along the road. If he crosses the carriageway on a pedestrian crossing, he should drive the vehicle next to him. In this case, its movement is regulated by the instructions for pedestrians.

Restrictions

The rules for riding a bicycle at the crossroadsprohibit the use of technically faulty equipment, equipment with violations of regulatory requirements requirements. It is not allowed to move on the transport without holding onto its steering wheel or lowering its legs on the pedals. The rules of cycling on the road set limits for cases of turning and turning left. In particular, it is forbidden to maneuver in the presence of a tramway or more than one strip in the direction of travel. The rules of cycling around the city do not allow going to the roadway to ice or snow. You can not carry passengers, except children under 7 years in a specially equipped seat. The rules of cycling around the city do not allow the carriage of goods that protrude more than half a meter in width or length beyond the dimensions of the vehicle, and objects that interfere with the control.

Age restrictions

Without the accompaniment of an adult, it is forbidden to manage persons who have not reached:

• 14 years old - by bicycle. The exception is moving through residential, pedestrian areas, sidewalks and specially designated sites.
• 16 years old - moped. Exceptions are residential and pedestrian areas.

Transport admission

The rules of cycling establishcertain requirements for the technical condition of the facility. In particular, the transport must be equipped with an efficient brake system, steering control, an audible signal. In addition, it is necessary to have a rear-view mirror. Front should be a white reflector, rear - red, and on the side - orange.

Behavior during actions: general information

Carrying out of entertainment events with participationcyclists are at high risk for life. It is quite difficult to achieve coherence when moving large groups. Each participant of such an action needs to know and follow the rules of cycling. In addition, there are simple recommendations, compliance with which will ensure the safety of health and life and exclude injuries.

Moving in a group

The rules for cycling include the following:

1. Observance of the distance. Of particular importance is the distance to the moving ahead.

2. Straight line movement. Do not maneuver and move inside the column. If there is a desire to be close to friends, relatives in the group, it is better to take the necessary position at the start.

3. Movement within the group. If the column moves along the sidewalk, it should not be turned out onto the roadway.

4. Do not talk on the phone. In addition, that when you move on a bicycle in this case, attention is lost, with sudden braking with one hand, it is possible to fall. This, in turn, can lead to trauma.

5. Do not smoke or drink alcohol.

6. Deceleration and rotation should be smooth. In doing so, you should warn the rest of the participants with gestures:

- With a decrease in speed, the hand must be raised;

- if there is an obstruction (pothole, open hatch, etc.) during a detour, you should point to it.

It is necessary to follow the gestures of other participants, especially those going ahead. Breaking these simple rules of riding a bicycle, you endanger not only your own life, but also those around you.

Moving volunteers

These active cyclists provide voluntaryassistance in the organization and conduct of shares. Each volunteer is issued a special vest with reflective elements. This allows you to select them in the column. Depending on the duties, volunteers are:

1. Guides. They set the optimal speed of movement, in which people with various physical training will be comfortable to go. They control the movement on the slopes. To avoid "blockages" guides reduce the speed of the column. After a long climb, they hold the group, waiting for the laggards. Participants of the column should not overtake the guides. Volunteers, in turn, warn others about the emerging obstacles.
2. The attendants. This category of volunteers is built along the left side of the column. Due to this, a group of cyclists is allocated from the general flow of vehicles. In addition, the attendants warn the movement of the column members outside the right lane. In addition, this category of volunteers ensures the observance of order, ensures that no one violates the rules of riding a bicycle.
3. The closing ones. This group controls the tail of the column. Volunteers ensure that participants observe the speed regime, do not stretch and do not break away from each other for a long distance. If someone stops or lags, the reasons for what happened are clarified. If necessary, volunteers hold the column or secrete from it a participant who needs medical, technical or other assistance.

Rules for riding a bicycle for schoolchildren

It was mentioned above that persons who are not yet 14 years old should be accompanied by adults. In addition to this, the cycling rules for school children contain the following requirements:

• Movement of persons 7-14 years old is allowed bysidewalks, within the pedestrian zone. They are also allowed to move on bike and bike paths. Moving along the allocated lanes, roadside and carriageway is prohibited.
• Movement of children under 7 years is allowed only with pedestrians.

The child must have appropriate equipment. The rules for riding a bicycle for children do not contain any direct requirements for this. However, the presence of a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads will significantly reduce injuries.

Common violations

One of the most commonmovement towards the cars. The next common violation is moving on a pedestrian crossing. If necessary, cross the road through the zebra, you need to get off the bike and walk on foot, leading it close by. Otherwise, an emergency situation may occur. The fact is that a moving person on a bicycle is not a pedestrian. And when crossing the carriageway along the zebra, the driver of the car should not miss him, in fact, should not. Very often in such situations, there is a collision. In addition, cyclists often appear on the road suddenly. This also leads to an accident. In this regard, in the summer, motorists should be more attentive on the roads.

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