Cyclists, do not forget the helmet and reflective elements!

Do you love riding on your two-wheeled steed? You should not forget the safety helmet and reflective elements.

The most common mistakes of cyclists include riding without lights and reflective elements or cycling outside the village without a helmet. According to the spokeswoman of the Presidium of the Police Corps of Denisa Balogh, driving in groups next to each other or driving under the influence of alcohol is not exceptional either. The police recall what rules cyclists should follow during their journeys.

It is important, for example, to wear reflective vests, especially at night and in low visibility. "Reflective material is visible at night three times more than white clothing and more than ten times more than blue clothing. By using reflective elements, the cyclists extend the distance the driver can see them," explains the spokeswoman.

Trips with protectors only

At the same time, Balogh recalls that children under the age of 10 can only ride a bicycle unattended on a cycling path, a dirt road, a forest road, or a residential area. Otherwise, they must be under the supervision of a person over 15 years of age who must also be sufficiently competent to supervise them. "When traveling with children, the helmet, the leg protectors and the reflective tapes on the garment should be a matter of course," he adds.

The helmet must have children under 15 years in the village. Other cyclists are obliged to wear it only outside the village. It is important to ensure that cyclists only drive one behind the other on the side or the edge of the road. "Two cyclists can only walk along the bicycle path, and only if they do not restrict and endanger other road users," says Balogh.

Drivers must predict

At the same time, the police appealed to drivers to be considerate of cyclists. "We all know that in the case of a cyclist versus a car, the less protected participant always pulls the shorter end. Therefore, it is important that the motor vehicle driver anticipates what he can do if necessary and responds adequately," says Balogh.

"Keep a sufficient distance from the cyclists to prevent them from happening. As you drive, pay close attention to the right side of the road because of the most likely cyclists," he continues. At the same time, it points out that a right-hand driver is obliged to give priority to a straight-rider. This is not only for the tram driver.