Oregon 2000 CONGRATULATIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Bicycling is an inexpensive and efficient form of transportation for

short trips around town. By riding a bicycle, you are helping

everyone by reducing traffic congestion, wear and tear on our roads

and the need for more roads and parking. You are keeping the air

clean and neighborhoods quiet, while saving petroleum. You are

improving your own health and well-being through regular exercise.

You have a right to ride your bicycle on Oregon’s roads, streets and

highways. Some basic safety principles will help you enjoy a safe

ride.

Most bicycling injuries do not involve a crash with a motor vehicle.

Bicyclists are more likely to fall or hit fixed objects such as a mailbox

or a parked car. To avoid these crashes, follow PRINCIPLE #1:

maintain control of your bicycle. Never ride while under the

influence of alcohol or drugs. DUII laws apply when you’re riding a

bicycle.

Most crashes with motor vehicles happen at road intersections and

driveways, where bicyclists and motorists cross paths. To avoid these

crashes, follow PRINCIPLE#2: ride on the right, with traffic, in a

predictable manner.

When motorists and

bicyclists collide, the

fault is about evenly

split between them.

Even if you ride

responsibly, some

motorists may not see

you. So remember

PRINCIPLE #3: be

visible and ride

alertly.

Finally, PRINCIPLE

#4: protect yourself:

wear a helmet to re-

duce the risk of head

injury in the event of

a crash.

You can ride safely on busy streets

by following some basic principles