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Bicycle Safety Tips

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Ride as near to the right hand curb as possible going in the same direction as the cars are going.

Always wear a helmet.

Keep both hands on the handlebars, unless you are signaling to turn.

Learn your hand signals. Use your left hand when making signals.

If you are riding with others, ride in single file.

Obey all traffic signs and signals.

If there is a bike path, use it.

Be a courteous bike rider.

Get off your bike and walk it across busy corners and train tracks.

Chatham-Kent Police Service teaches bicycle safety to grade 4 students at the Children's Safety Village every spring. The educational course includes helmet safety awareness; bicycle safety inspection; safe cycling skills, pedestrian safety/street proofing; and bicycle and pedestrian practical exercises. For more information on programs taught at the Children's Safety Village, please visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.cksafetyvillage.org" www.cksafetyvillage.org. Volunteers and donations are always welcome!