Bicycle Safety

Let's All Share the Road Safely... Rules for Motorists

	Look out for cyclists... ...regardless of the weather, place or time. Cyclists must occasionally steer away from the far right side of the road to avoid debris or obstacles. If you are parked, check to make sure there are no oncoming cyclists before opening your door.
Keep your distance When passing a cyclist, keep a distance of around 1 m between your vehicle and the cyclist, and 1.5 m on rural roads. Under the Highway Safety Code, a motorist may cross a solid line to pass a cyclist if this manoeuvre can be done safely. Before getting back into the lane, make sure you leave enough distance between your vehicle and the cyclist.
	Be careful at intersections Always watch out for cyclists at intersections. Yield the right-of-way to cyclists riding on your right or before turning right at a red light (where permitted).
Yield the right-of-way to cyclists... ...crossing the lane you are about to enter.
	Do not honk your horn when approaching cyclists This can startle cyclists and cause them to make a wrong manoeuvre.