The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged bicycle riders to adhere to traffic rules. MoI, in an X post, said this prevents accidents and ensures safety and security.
The post urged cyclists to use the designated bike lanes and ride on the right side of the road to avoid accidents and injuries. Also, it urged cyclists to wear helmets to protect them in case of accidents and use fixed lights on the bicycle.
“Always ride on the right side of the road. If there are more riders, don’t ride in parallel but one after another. If there is a cycle path, stick to it and don’t use motorways or pedestrian ways,” MoI had said in an earlier advisory.
The cyclists should stick the reflectors on the front and back sides and on the tyres for clear visibility. Also, they should wear a reflective or light coloured dress or safety triangle, especially at night time to make them visible to other road users.
“Avoid busy and speedy roadways as it’s dangerous. Don’t play with bicycles on public roads, such as riding on a single tyre,” the advisory said.
“Don’t catch other cycles or vehicles or carry any items in a way that threatens the rider’s safety and others as well. Take care of parked cars as someone will be opening their doors or taking them out of the parked area.
“Use adequate lights in the front and backside of the cycles, bells or horns for alerting others in case of imminent danger. Always hold the cycle handle with both hands except in case hand signs are made to communicate with other road users. Don’t make any bicycle race without prior permission from concerned authority,” the advisory added.
