Bicycle Rules and Safety

Bicycles riders (cyclists) on public streets have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers and are subject to the same rules and regulations as any other vehicle on the road.

Each year in California, over one hundred people are killed, and hundreds of thousands more are injured in bicycle collisions.

The keys to safe bicycling include being predictable, visible and communicating your intentions to motorists.

The following links provide valuable information on Bicycle Rules and Safety, as well as some helpful hints and general bicycle information.

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Bicycle Rules and Safety

• Safety Tips for Bicyclists and Motorists (FFDL 37)
• DMV Driver's Handbook-Bicycle Section
• Safety Guidelines and Bike Tips
• Tips for Safe Bicycle Riding
• Bicycle Safety Links
• 10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety

General Bicycle Information

• Caltrans Bicycle Information
• California Air Resources Board-Bicycle Awareness Program
• Bicycle Related Sites

California Vehicle Code Sections for Bicycles

• Vehicle Code 21200 Series-Operation of Bicycles
• Vehicle Code 39000 Series-Registration and Licensing

For information on Motorized Bicycles and Motorcycles check DMV's Motorcycle Driver Handbook.

• Motorcycle Driver Handbook (PDF)

 

Everyone should be aware of Bicycle Safety