More bicycles are sharing the road with motor vehicles than ever before. As a bicycle rider, do you know proper signaling when riding a bike on a roadway? What about turning left at a major intersection or riding against traffic. What about helmets, riding on sidewalks or riding at night. Did you know you can be ticketed for riding a bicycle after sunset without a white light on the front visible from 500 feet? Or riding and wearing a headset? Or running a stop sign?
As a motorist, do you know the rules when encountering bicycles? Even you can be ticketed for reckless driving if you come too close to a bicyclist.
This program will be of interest to both motorists and bicyclers with a refresher on Florida bicycle laws, practical tips and techniques for safe commuting in our city streets, tips for choosing a route, carrying gear, fitting your bike/helmet/appropriate attire. All attendees will receive free bike safety gear and a copy of the Florida Bicycle Law Enforcement Guide.
7 pm Weds. Feb. 8th 6:30 pm for Social Time and New Member Orientation Hilton Garden Inn
Program: Rules of the Road - Bike Smart/Drive Safely Speaker: Karen Kress and Jason Jackmen Walk Wise / Bike Smart Campaign