![]() ![]() The bicyclist must use the following signals. Bicyclists must use hand signals to signal their intent to stop, turn left, or turn right.Red Reflector/Red Lamp – A bicycle must be equipped with either a red reflector which is visible from a distance of 300 feet from the rear of the bicycle, or a red lamp visible from a distance of 500 feet from the rear of the bicycle.Headlamp – a lamp on the front of the bicycle that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet in front of the bicycle.A person may not operate a bicycle on a road at nighttime unless the bicycle is equipped with the following….All laws and signs that regulate the movement of vehicles upon the roadway also apply to bicycles. Therefore, a bicyclist must obey all traffic laws, signs, and signals. This includes stopping at all stop signs and all red lights. A bicycle is a vehicle and a person operating a bicycle has the rights and duties applicable to a driver operating a vehicle.All bicyclists must operate under Texas Motor Vehicle Laws while on public roadways, including stopping at stop signs, yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, displaying proper illumination, and riding in designated bicycle lanes with the traffic flow on “One Way” streets.Bicyclists should do everything they can to make themselves as visible as possible, follow safe and predictable driving habits, and to mix safely with other users of the traffic system. Road conditions and congestion due to vehicles, parked cars, signs, pedestrians, roller-skaters, skateboarders and other bicycles intensify this problem. Your bicycle gives you a high degree of mobility and speed, but bicycles are often difficult for other drivers to see. ![]() Most bicycle accidents share a common denominator…they are AVOIDABLE! Proper maintenance, courtesy, common sense, defensive riding and compliance with state laws can prevent needless injury and property damage.Īnyone operating a bicycle on, or around, the UNT Health Science Center campus is expected to have a good understanding of the Texas Motor Vehicle Laws and is subject to penalties for violating them. ![]() REMINDER: Remember that, despite state law, YOU are most responsible for your own safety! ![]()
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