Safety Tips

• Wear a Helmet on every ride
• Ride so other drivers and cyclist can see you.
• Use a headlight at night
• Wear something bright even in the daytime
• Get a Horn for your bike
• Ride Single File..
• Watch for hazards on the road like potholes, storm grates and railroad tracks.
• Inflate tires properly.
• Check brakes before riding.

Santa Cruz County Traffic Safety Coalition - Get lots of
good Safety Tips and brochures.

Visit the DMV Site on Bicycle Rules and Safety.

Bike Smart : Youth Bicycle Safety Program coordinates with schools and community organizations to teach bicycling skills to Santa Cruz County youth.

You can purchase great safety videos through UCSC at http://www2.ucsc.edu/taps/pdf/bikevideo.pdf

Santa Cruz Police Department Stolen Bikes

Santa Cruz Metro: Bike Rack Program

Watch a Safety Video

by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration