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May is Bicycle Safety Month
May is Bicycle Safety Month, but
bike safety must be observed every day. The University of
Houston Police Department is supporting the campaign between the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and AAA to
encourage everyone to model safe behaviors to enhance the safety
of all road users, including those who bicycle.
Whether you are a motorist or bicyclist who rides for
transportation or recreation, you can play a part in being a
"Roll Model" to decrease the risks of traffic crashes and
preventable injuries and deaths.
Being a �Roll Model� means:
- Riding and driving focused � Never distracted
- Riding and driving prepared � Always expect the unexpected
- Putting safety first � You never know when a crash will occur,
regardless of skill level or age; always wear a bicycle helmet
when on a bicycle and a seat belt when in a car
- Following the rules of the road � A bicyclist is considered a
vehicle on the road with all the rights on the roadway and
responsibilities of motorized traffic
- Sharing the road � Both vehicle drivers (motorist and
bicyclist) should look out for one another and show mutual
respect.
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