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Before you ride

• Plan a route that uses safer paths, quieter roads and pedestrian crossings.

• Have a back up plan for changes in weather conditions.

• Perform a safety check on your wheeled device and safety equipment. For example, check wheels and tyres, brakes, handlebars and grips, chain, bell, lights and reflectors, seat, battery, helmet.

• Know the road rules.

Staying safe while riding a bike or legal e-bike

• Always wear a helmet that meets safety standards, fits securely and has the chin strap done up.

• Up until you turn 16, ride your bike or e-bike on the footpath unless there is a ‘No bicycles’ sign. Once you are 16 years or older, you cannot ride on the footpath unless you are supervising a child under 16 who is riding a bike.

• When riding on the road, keep left and ride in the same direction as the traffic.

• Keep left on footpaths and shared paths and give way to pedestrians.

• At pedestrian crossings, dismount your bike and walk it across.
  

• Do not hold or use a mobile phone for texting, photography, videography or social media while riding.

Staying safe while riding a foot scooter, skateboard or rollerblades

• Wear a helmet and other protective gear such as knee and elbow pads.

• Ride your foot scooter, skateboard or rollerblades on footpaths unless signs say you can’t.

• Keep left and give way to other pedestrians.
  

• Watch out for cars entering or leaving driveways.

Choosing and fitting your helmet

• Check you helmet complies with one of the

• Choose a bright colour to help other road users see you.

• Replace your helmet if it has been damaged or the straps are worn or frayed.

Your helmet must be worn correctly to provide the protection that it is designed for.

1. Can you fit two fingers between your eyebrows and the helmet?
2. Do the straps join in a "V" just below the ears?
3. Can you fit two fingers between the helmet strap and your chin?