Cycling is promoted for a variety of reasons including keeping fit, helping the environment, reducing road congestion, etc. The Government aims to increase the number of cyclists using their bikes as a mode of transport rather than just purely for leisure.
As a road user, cyclists must show consideration to other road users and obey the rules in the Highway Code. Publicity aims to promote considerate driving and safer cycling on the part of both drivers and cyclists.
In Scotland, during 2008, there were 728 pedal cycle casualties. Of those 162 were fatal or serious. Most of these accidents were on built up roads.
The sections below provide advice to cyclists on ways to keep safe.
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The SRSC has developed the Scottish Cycle Training Scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to make cyclists safer on the ...
It is important that cyclists, whether or not they are undertaking a training course, maintain a level of competence. ...
While the wearing of helmets by cyclists is not a legal requirement, helmets can reduce injury, though not prevent ...
Cyclists' clothing should be bright. During the day fluorescent 'day-glo' colours should be worn.
At night reflective ...
Research is now available on ‘Sharing Road Space: Drivers and Cyclists as Equal Road Users’.Main FindingsWhen ...