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zuoze060809#2 发表于 2012-5-6 15:13 / g( K+ O; X# b) f* s% t- V: U4 }
必须要头盔吗????不过我总是能看到骑自行车但是没带头盔的额…… 2 X7 T5 K8 U4 e G
Bicycle Laws
' J# I j7 m/ M3 t; Y iThe Province of Alberta and the City of Edmonton enforce cycling laws that help protect cyclists and others who share transportation facilities with cyclists.
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' Z- S6 F/ u* `" P" ^" a2 \The Province of Alberta Traffic Safety Act, The City of Edmonton Traffic Bylaw #5590 and The City of Edmonton Parkland Bylaw #2202 contain formal regulations regarding bicycle traffic and use of transportation and parkland facilities.; K9 S6 T( H( J7 S& o( c- F
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One Person Per Bike " Q9 N, k( D9 G
Riding double is only permitted on a bicycle that is designed and equipped to handle more than one person.
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As a vehicle, cyclists must obey all rules of the road. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. - p$ f1 P& w8 y B
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Ride in Single File 2 v# X8 |; y! R9 z; v
Cyclists must ride in single file except when passing another vehicle.4 r4 I! I. Q0 {; U, A& x" Y' v
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Yield to Pedestrians
+ N% m8 `+ C: ~" L$ g; O1 CWhether riding on the road or on a shared use pathway, cyclists must always yield to pedestrians.
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a- I0 H# d* Q6 G9 n s- f) X# yUse an audible signal when approaching slower moving traffic and pass with care and control.- q" m# a Y2 Z1 {" ], X8 n" \
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Have Proper Bicycle Equipment3 Z3 x, e- J4 Y* e8 \# u
Keep your Bike in Good Repair
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+ N' N! d! q* ?0 aWhen riding after dark, bicycles must have a front headlight, a red tail light and a red rear reflector.
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Ring that Bell
2 n6 j- s/ |- q$ p9 r! ^In Edmonton, all cyclists must sound a warning device, such as a horn or bell, before passing pedestrians on shared use pathways.
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Wear an Approved Helmet) O, c# U4 i+ p5 r- N; u3 ^- g! u
Cyclists aged 17 and younger are required by law to wear an approved bicycle helmet, including children in trailers and on trail-a-bikes. Adults are also encouraged to wear a helmet to avoid injury while cycling.
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( T/ {8 x P |8 W8 {Helmets must meet ANSI, Snell or CSA standards to provide enough protection. A properly fitting helmet should sit level from front to back about 3cm (1 inch) above your eyebrows. It should fit snugly with the straps adjusted so the 'V' is just below you ears and you can fit one finger between your chin and the strap.' z" H3 y6 L2 R6 ?- @
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Bicycles are allowed on all of Edmonton's roads, although cyclists are encouraged to use shared use pathways, bike lanes and bike routes as safer alternatives to major arteries with high speeds and traffic volumes. Always obey signed road closures.* V9 z) T: ~2 \5 i6 B4 Z7 D/ l+ K/ R
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Sidewalks7 W2 f+ _' c4 W- O. {2 c
Standard size bicycles are only allowed on signed, shared use sidewalks that are 2.5m wide or greater. Bicycles with wheels less than 50cm in diameter (children's bikes) are permitted on all sidewalks., h. d- w9 P1 P3 H" y# b
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Cycling is permitted on all shared use pathways and unimproved trails 0.5m or wider. People are not allowed to use paths and tracks less than 0.5m wide to protect the natural area. Always obey signed trail and park closures.
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Parks
) p/ _5 l X3 zPolice and Park Rangers require all people, including cyclists, to leave City parks by closing time.
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For more information:5 G# s! u/ w1 v
Transportation Planning, X3 w$ ~8 T" a0 ?2 U& a* M. x
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