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## Pass with Care 

A bicyclist staying to the right in their lane is accommodating following drivers by making it easier to see when it is safe to pass, and easier to execute the pass. Drivers wishing to pass a bicyclist may do so only when there is abundant clearance and no oncoming traffic is in the opposing lane. The safest way to pass a bicyclist is to change lanes. To pass a cyclist lawfully, a driver must follow vehicle passing laws. Please see NCGS Sections 20-149 and 20-150. 

## Go with the Flow 

It is especially important for bicyclists to go with the flow of traffic, NOT against the flow. Ride right, with the traffic, NOT facing traffic. Motorists often do not look in the direction of bicyclists riding the wrong way. 

## Be Visible 

Visibility is important during both daylight hours and at night. During the daylight, avoid being obscured by other vehicles. At night, the law requires that a bicycle be equipped with a light on the front visible for a distance of at least 300 feet and a red light or reflector on the rear visible for a distance of at least 200 feet. 

Bicyclists can be expected on all roads except where expressly prohibited. Bicycles are narrow and typically operate at the right of the lane, so they may be obscured and difficult to detect. Avoid the left cross, drive out and right hook types of potential collisions shown below. 

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All bicycle riders and passengers under age 16 must wear an approved protective bicycle helmet and must be seated on a saddle seat. 

A passenger weighing less than 40 pounds or less than 40 inches in height must be seated in a bicycle restraining seat. 

For more information about bicycle riding skills write to: 

## NC Department of Transportation Bicycle & Pedestrian Division 

1552 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1552 or call 919-707-2600 www.ncdot.gov/bikeped 

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