Cycle Safety

Cycling is a fun and popular means of transport for children as well an enjoyable leisure activity, as well as a means of keeping them fit and healthy. However, built up areas with a range of obstacles and busy traffic flow can make young or inexperienced cyclists vulnerable road users

How you can improve your child´s safety

  1. Make sure your child wears a cycle helmet, every time they ride their bike. This will lessen the impact of any accident they may have.
  2. Check that the bike fits them - if it is too large or too small, it will be uncomfortable to ride and even more difficult to handle.
  3. Encourage them to wear clothes and accessories that help them to be seen by other road users (refer to the ´being seen´ section).
  4. Enquire as to whether your child´s school offers a cycle training programme to teach students basic cycle safety.
  5. A bicycle used on the road is a vehicle and not a toy. meaning it is subject to the rules of the Road Traffic Act. Ensure your child knows this, this is YOUR responsibility as a parent.