![]() ![]() If other drivers beep their horns to pressure you to pass a bicycle, stay calm. When overtaking bicycles, you must allow a distance of at least 1m between you and the rider when the speed limit is 60km/h or less, or 1.5m if it’s more than 60km/h. Be prepared to slow down and give them room to ride away from the kerb.īicycle riders can ride two abreast (side by side) as long as they’re within 1.5m of each other. Sometimes they may need the full lane because of rough road edges or gravel. This includes riding in the middle of a lane. If there’s not, or it’s not practical to use, they have the right to ride on the road. Never underestimate their speed.īicycle riders must use bicycle lanes (part of the road dedicated to bicycles) where there’s one. Sometimes bicycle riders can ride as fast as, or faster than a car, particularly in slow traffic. ride on motorways and freeways, unless a sign says they must not.ride in bus lanes, tram lanes, transit lanes and truck lanes (but not in bus-only lanes or tramways).ride to the left of the line that marks the edge of the road.Take extra care and check your blind spots for bicycles when changing lanes or turning left. As a driver, it’s your responsibility to check your surroundings. Watch out for them at all times, especially at dawn, dusk and night.īicycle riders often ride in the far left of the left lane. ![]() They have additional rules they must follow, such as wearing an approved bicycle helmet.įor more bicycle rider rules and safety advice visit the Bicycle Rider Handbook (PDF 2.75MB)īicycle riders are vulnerable users and do not have the same protections as people in vehicles and can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.Īs a driver, it’s your responsibility to help keep bicycle riders safe.īicycles can be harder to see than other vehicles. They generally follow the same road rules as drivers. Bicycle riders have a right to use the road and have the same responsibilities as other road users. ![]()
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