3. Play By The Rules

You and your bike constitute "a vehicle" according to the Highway Traffic Act. This means that you have to abide to the same rules that drivers do. This means stopping at red lights, stopping for people at crosswalks, and not passing open streetcar doors.

This is really important because if drivers see you respecting the laws, they are more likely to respect you. On the other hand, if they're stopped at a red light and you blow right through it because (hopefully) the way is clear, they are going to be mad at you.

Why should they treat you like a vehicle with a right to the road if you don't behave like one?

Past Secrets:

1. Drivers Don't Want to Kill You
2. Ride In A Straight Line
3. Play By The Rules
4. Avoid The "Stoplight Squeeze"
5. Signal Sensibly
6. Take That Lane
7. Make Them Think You're Unpredictable
8. Ride With Others

Note: These all assume that you already know about proper lighting and safety (ie. helmets) precautions, and know that riding on sidewalks is one of the most unsafe things you can do, for both pedestrians and yourself.

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