625 ILCS 5/11-1502: Traffic Laws apply to persons riding bicycles. Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle.
Safety tips you should know:
*Bicyclists are required to travel in the same direction as vehicles.
*Bicyclists should travel just to the right of faster moving vehicles. However, certain hazards, such as rough surfaces, debris, drainage grates or a narrow traffic lane, may require bike riders to move toward the center of the lane.
*Drivers must yield the right of way to a bicyclist just as they would another vehicle.
*When passing a bicyclist do so slowly and leave at least 3 feet of passing space. *When following a bicyclist, give them plenty of room and be prepared to stop quickly.
*Use extra caution during rainy and icy weather. At night do not use high beams when you see an oncoming bicycle rider.
*If a motorist is turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, let the bicyclist go through the intersection first before making a right turn, remember to always signal your turns.
*We encourage ALL bikers to wear a helmet! Rememer: Helmets Save Lives!
*For more safety tips, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com
Please refrain from using poles or other stationary areas not designed for bikes to avoid impeding upon pedestrian access and to avoid confiscation or impoundment.
*For a more detailed location of bicycle racks please see our Bike Parking page.
Bike Theft Prevention
*Never leave your bike unlocked even for a minute. Take your time to make sure that your bike is properly secured. *Don’t park your bike in the same location all the time. This allows thieves to target your bike.
*Don’t park your bike in dark and less-traveled area.
*Use a U-lock instead of a cable lock. The U-locks are solid steel and are very difficult to cut.
*Don’t secure your bike with a cheap lock.
*Always secure your bike on a bike rack. Secure both wheel and frame.
*Report any suspicious people loitering around bike racks.
*Remove adjustable bicycle seats. “Why would anyone want to steal a bicycle seat?” The answer is to sell to someone who has a bicycle without a seat! It's an ugly cycle.
*It is a good idea to engrave identifying markings on anything removable to aid in recovery, but better is to secure your bicycle parts so that they can not be removed easily.
*To protect wheels, always lock them with a strong lock.
Remember if it can be removed, it can be STOLEN!