Nancy Tibbett, executive director of Bicycle Indiana, offers an easy way to remember some critical bicycling concepts. It's as easy as one, two, three.
One: There's one set of rules for all traffic. Chances are, most cyclists are drivers too, so they should be aware of the laws governing vehicle operation. If, for instance, it's illegal to drive a car on the sidewalk there's a very good possibility that riding a bike there is illegal also. Lights at night? Check. Driving against traffic? Check.
Two: Bicyclist may ride two abreast. It's both legal and safe. It some situations it may be better to ride single file, but that's a judgment call best left to the cyclists themselves.
Three: Always allow at least three feet of space when passing a bicyclist or another vehicle. That means car drivers must pass at least three feet away from a bicyclist, and bicyclists must allow that same three feet when passing another bicyclist, or even more when passing a parked car. Door prize, anyone?
Gosh, that's easy! A one, a two, a three!
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