Preventive measures to prevent and suppress traffic violations by cyclists and motorcycle drivers

From April 16 to April 23, traffic police officers of the Vitebsk region will conduct preventive measures to prevent and suppress traffic violations by cyclists and moped riders.

From April 16 to April 23, traffic police officers of the Vitebsk region will conduct preventive measures to prevent and suppress traffic violations by cyclists and moped riders.

Since the beginning of 2020, 1 road traffic accident caused by a two-wheeled vehicle driver has been registered in our region. It occurred on March 6 in the village of Gurets, Chashniksky district. A 31-year-old driver, while driving a "MMVZ" motorcycle, lost control on a road bend, resulting in a collision with a power line pole. It should be noted that the young man was intoxicated at the time of the accident and did not possess a driving license in principle. The motorcyclist sustained injuries and was hospitalised.

According to the Traffic Regulations, a bicycle is a vehicle propelled by human muscular force. And the person operating it is a driver. Like all other road users, cyclists are obliged to comply with the established Traffic Regulations. Namely:

- up to 14 years of age, it is permitted to ride only on sidewalks, shoulders, cycle paths, or pedestrian paths, without creating obstacles for the safe movement of pedestrians;

- from 14 years of age, cyclists are allowed to ride on the roadway in a single line no further than 1 meter from its right edge. Exceptions include overtaking an obstacle and cases of turning left or making a U-turn;

- when riding on the road at night or in conditions of poor visibility, the bicycle must be equipped with: a headlight (lamp) emitting white light at the front, and a lamp emitting red light at the rear;

- when crossing the roadway at a pedestrian crossing, the cyclist must walk the bicycle next to them;

- outside of intersections, at an unregulated crossing of a cycle path with a road, the cyclist is obliged to yield to vehicles moving on that road;

Dear cyclists! Riding a bicycle can not only strengthen your health but also preserve it. To do this, you must know and comply with the Traffic Regulations.