Bike Safety
Riders should check the roadworthiness of their bikes by checking the following:
- Check tyre treads are roadworthy
- Check tyre pressure
- Check brakes
- Check gearing
- Check batteries in head and tail lights are charged
- Check helmet
- Check gloves
- Check eye protection
- Check water bottle
Fluids:
- Make sure that you take in water/fluids regularly when riding
- This is particularly important on warmer/hot days
Road Rules:
- Observe road rules
- Observe additional rules of road for bike riders
- Observe general safety of others around you
- Australian Road Rules can be located at the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) web page
Big Safety Tips
When riding during the day always:
- Wear on your head, a fitted correctly, approved helmet
- Ensure a working horn or warning bell is affixed to the bike
- Ride safely
- Slow down and exercise caution when around pedestrians
- Sound your bell if approaching pedestrians, particularly when travelling from behind pedestrians who may not see you and may be startled
When riding after dark always:
- Turn on your front headlight and rear red lights
- Wear bright clothing or a safety vest
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