Rules of the Road

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May is bicycle safety awareness month. Make sure you follow these rules for both cyclists and motorists.

Rules for cyclists

• Ride with the traffic not against it
• Ride on the street, not the sidewalk
• Ride as near to the right-hand side of the roadway as is safe - new OKC ordinance
• Signal when turning or stopping
• Every bicyclist is an individual, on group rides each must stop for traffic signals and signs

Rules for motorists

• Give cyclists at least 3 feet when passing - now law in OKC as of April
• Wait for a cyclist to pass before turning right or left
• Check for bikes a driveways, crosswalks, bike paths as well as at street intersections
• Always check your blind spot and signal before turning
• Watch for cyclists who may be "wrong way riding" against traffic at intersections