BICYCLE SAFETY

The Newark area has experienced a number of bicycle accidents, including several recent fatalities. Bikers, please follow these rules. Drivers, please be courteous to bikers and pedestrians.

• Bicycles follow the same rules of the road as cars; ride with traffic, on the right side of the road; stop at red lights and stop signs.
• Do not ride on the Main Street sidewalk or the S. College Ave. pedestrian overpass. The minimum fine is $41.50.
• Ride defensively, even if you have the right of way, a car is bigger.
• Wear a helmet. A lot of money has been spent to fill your brain with knowledge. Protect that investment.
• Bike lanes are designated with a solid white line and a bike icon. Bikers, stay on the right side of the solid line; drivers, stay out of the bike lane.
• Riding of bicycles (and rollerskating/blading, skateboarding) is prohibited in University buildings.
• Bicycle riding (and rollerskating/blading, skateboarding) is only permitted on walkways and ramps when the operator does not create a hazard to themselves or others.
• Bicycles may not be chained to a stair rail or block a building entrance or exit.