Equipment rules:
*Bikes helmets must be worn meet an approved standard and must be secure.
*Bikes must have brakes and reflectors.
*Lights must be on when it's dark.
*No more than one human is not allowed unless there is a special seat called a pillion fitted and there are foot rests for the passenger.
*Passengers like children and babies must be protected from the wheels. Passengers must wear helmets.
*bikes can tow a specially designed bike trailer but must not be fitted with a sidecar
Other rules:
*Always ride as near as you can to the left side of the road. If you are holding back traffic you must move as far as possible to the left side of the road to allow traffic to pass, as soon as you can. However, you do need to bike in a sensible position on the road to keep safe.
*Two cyclists can ride next to each other and can’t hold back traffic. Three or more people cycling next to each other is illegal, except in the case of a road race that has been given traffic management approval from a road controlling authority.
Ride in single file when passing vehicles.
*Use hand signals to show other road users what you are doing.
*When cycling behind other cyclists and vehicles you must be able to stop just in case it stops suddenly., it is recommended to stay 2 seconds away from the person in front of you.
*You are only allowed to bike on the footpath if you are:delivering newspapers or mail, or you are riding a tricycle or small children’s bike.
*Don't park your bike so it blocks paths or driveways.
*It is illegal for a cyclist to be towed on their bike.
*Loads need to be secure, must not touch the ground and mustn't extend more than one metre out in front of or behind the wheels, or more than half metre on either side.
*You must obey all signs and signals.
*You must obey the give way rules and give way at pedestrian crossings.
*Give way to emergency vehicles when their sirens are on or when lights are flashing. It is a good idea to pull over to the curb and stop.
