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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Keep Your E-B kes n Safe Cond t on
Cycl sts are requ red to follow traffic rules. Add t onally, some commun t es regulate the use of motor zed
b cycles regard ng m n mum age requ rements and necessary equ pment. Check w th your local pol ce
department for spec fic deta ls.
Make Yourself Easy To See!
Make yourself more v s ble by wear ng br ght reflect ve cloth ng. Keep your reflectors clean and properly
al gned. S gnal your ntent ons so other dr vers and other cycl sts can not ce your act ons.
Another common occurrence s when a car or another cycl st moves suddenly nto your path. Always be
aware of other veh cles around you. Do not assume that dr vers or other cycl sts see you. Get prepared to
take evas ve act on or stop suddenly.
R de w th n Your L m ts!
Take t slow unt l you are fam l ar w th cond t ons that you encounter. Be espec ally careful n wet
cond t ons as tract on can be greatly reduced and brakes less effect ve. Never r de faster than cond t ons
warrant or beyond your r d ng ab l t es. Remember that alcohol, drugs, fat gue and nattent on can
s gn ficantly reduce your ab l ty to make good judgments and r de safely.
Follow the nspect on and ma ntenance gu del nes beg nn ng on page_9_. Check cr t cal safety
equ pment before each and every r de.
Know the Law
