Bicycle Safety

Safety Instruction Number:

Last Update:

Tue, 09/04/2007

Safety Guidelines

Bicycles are not to be parked inside buildings if they create a safety hazard
Indoor areas where bicycles are strictly prohibited include corridors, stairways, exit ways and other areas within administrative, academic, research, service and performing arts buildings
Bicycles parked indoors can obstruct exits during evacuations
Riding bicycles indoors is prohibited
Bicycle riding is prohibited in the Memorial Union Quad
Bicyclists should always drive defensively; in an accident with a car the bicyclist typically loses
Bicyclists have the same responsibilities as drivers of any other vehicle; the rules of the road apply to bicycles
Bicyclists must obey stop and one-way signs

Riding a bicycle without proper equipment is a Class D traffic infraction and can bring a fine
Bicycles must have the following equipment
- a white light visible from at least 500 feet in front of the bicycle and a red reflector visible from 600 feet to the rearlights and reflectors are required only with it is dark, including darkness due to bad weather
- brake that allows it to skid on dry, clean, level pavement

Bicycles should be registered with Public Safety, or at least their serial numbers should be recorded, so that bicycles may be identified if lost or stolen.