Conditions
Riding under
normal conditions
Appropriate use
No objects hanging from handlebars
Riding with both hands on handlebars.
Not using devices such as phones,
smartwatches, music players, or
headphones
Riding with both feet on the footrest
comfortably and safely
Riding with helmet and protective
equipment
Riding on easily accessible, smooth
compact roads, avoiding heavily
trafficked or overcrowded areas:
e.g. dedicated cycle paths, smooth
paved surfaces
Complying with local regulations and
the highway code
Looking ahead and watching out
for obstacles, vehicles or nearby
pedestrians
Changing direction, making sure to be
seen, moderating speed
Anticipating the route and moderating
speed while observing the highway
code and those that are the most
vulnerable
Using direction indicators, if included
on the item
Slowing down when pedestrians are
present
Using pedestrian mode in pedestrian
areas (6 km/h)
Warning others of your presence by
using the bell
Improper use
Objects hanging from handlebars
result in instability and may impede
manoeuvring
One-handed or hand-free riding
Using devices such as phones,
smartwatches, music players, or
headphones
Riding with one or both feet outside
the footrest
It is prohibited to place or amass
weight on the rear mudguard.
Riding without helmet and protective
equipment
Riding on motorways, long-distance
roads
Riding on busy roads
Riding on pavements
Riding in overcrowded areas
Riding on very rough roads
Riding near: ravines, escarpments,
harbours, sea, lakes or rivers
Failure to comply with regulations
and the highway code
Becoming distracted while riding
Changing direction abruptly at high
speed without making sure that you
have been seen
Braking and cornering at the same
time makes the vehicle unstable
Not using direction indicators
Accelerating or maintaining a
constant speed when pedestrians are
present
Riding without using pedestrian mode
in pedestrian areas (6 km/h)
Not warning others of your presence
by using the bell
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