Bicyclists and motorists have the same rights and responsibilities when sharing the road; traffic laws apply equally to both.

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Motorists and bicyclists are expected to be familiar with the
City of Columbus traffic laws and regulations and the
State of Ohio traffic laws and regulations relating to bicyclists.

Street-Smart Bicyclist

  1. Ride with traffic
  2. Obey the rules of the road
  3. Wear a helmet
  4. Keep your bike in working order
  5. Signal turns
  6. Ride single file
  7. Be predictable
  8. Use lights at night

Street-Smart Motorist

  1. Yield to cyclists
  2. Pass with care
  3. Give bikes space
  4. Look for bikes at intersections
  5. Expect bikes on the road
  6. Look for cyclists when opening doors
  7. Don’t honk your horn
  8. Wait to pass