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.
• NSW Road Rules can be located at the Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) 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 RMS website on Cycle safety