5 Road Rules every Cyclist wants Motorists to Understand
- On a multi-lane road, cyclists can take up any position within the lane
On a multi-lane road, cyclists can take up any position within the lane. Every cyclist is different. Every cyclist rides in a different way. Some like to occupy a central position on the lane – and they are entitled to do so.
- Cyclists can overtake another vehicle on the left
Cyclists can overtake another vehicle on the left if it is safe to do so, and unless that vehicle is turning left and indicating they will turn left.
- Cyclists can choose whether or not they wish to use a bicycle lane where one is provided.
Cyclists can choose whether or not to occupy a bicycle line. Again, every cyclist is different. Some cyclists may not choose to occupy the bicycle lane – and they are entitled to make this choice.
- Cyclists can ride on the road shoulder, across a continuous white-edge line on a bicycle.
Cyclists are entitled to rise on the road shoulder; however, they must give way to vehicles on the road when moving back onto the road across the continuous white edge line.
- Cyclists can ride across pedestrian crossings situated at traffic lights if they:
Cyclists can ride across a pedestrian crossing situated at traffic lights if they:-
- Proceed slowly and safely;
- Give way to any pedestrian on the crossing;
- Keep to the left of any oncoming cyclist.