Even the best equipped riders are more vulnerable in traffic than vehicle drivers. Riding defensively and scanning the road can improve your safety. Learning how to share the road safely could save you your life. Click Sharing the Road for more.
Under NSW law, a cyclist has the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders. Click ‘Cycling Road Rules’ on the right hand side of this section for more.
When riding, you are required by law to wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on your head. By doing so, you will reduce the risk of brain or head injury by up to 60% in the event of a crash. Look for the sticker certifying the helmet meets Australian and New Zealand standards (AS/NZS2063) displayed on the helmet to ensure it has passed stringent safety tests.
A helmet, when fitted correctly, can reduce the risk of head/brain injury by up to 85 per cent. A helmet that's not worn correctly does not provide enough protection.
Children have little or no sense of danger. They’re extremely vulnerable when playing and riding near roads and driveways. Extra care needs to be taken to ensure their safety and encourage road safety education.
For more on children playing and riding safely use the related link to Playing safely.
For more on cycling in NSW, use the menu link to Using NSW roads.
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