Bikes On Campus

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

See also Roads and Traffic Authority website on Cycle safety