DECOBIKE cares about your safety:
Before you ride any bike on public streets, you MUST be experienced and familiar with the safe operation of a bicycle under similar conditions. Bicyclists have rights and responsibilities on the road just like an automobile. Be sure to educate yourself before getting on any bicycle and hitting the streets.
You MUST wear a properly fitted helmet to help reduce your risk of a serious head injury. Helmets are available at the DECOSTORE location in South Beach, 723 Washington Avenue, (305) 532-9494 (during limited business hours.) You may also use your own helmet or purchase one from any retailer.
Be sure to obey all traffic control devices including traffic lights, stop signs, stop lights or any other street sign. If you are riding in the streets and sharing the public roads you MUST also stop at red lights and stop signs just like an automobile must do so. Failure to obey streets signs or other traffic control devices may result in serious injury or death.
Always STOP and check for vehicles and pedestrians BEFORE crossing or entering any intersection, sidewalk or crosswalk. Bicycles must yield to pedestrians and pedestrians always have the right of way. In areas where dedicated bike lanes do not exist, automobiles and bicycles may share the road under Florida law, but doing so may present a risk of accidents, serious injuries or death. All bicycle riders must operate with a heightened sense of awareness and caution when sharing the street with automobiles as even a low-speed impact can cause severe injury or death.
Never leave your DECOBIKE unattended or unlocked. Theft is always an issue if you do so. Either dock the DECOBIKE bike back into a DECOSTATION or utilize an appropriate bicycle lock to properly secure the bike.
There are a variety of regulations pertaining to the operation of a bicycle in public streets; you MUST familiarize yourself with them BEFORE using DECOBIKE or any other bicycle. Be sure to check out these links that feature useful safety tips & videos, plus rules and regulations to help make every journey safer and more enjoyable:
FLORIDA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION
www.floridabicycle.org
Statewide advocacy organization in Florida and "Share The Road" partner with Bike Florida.
BIKE FLORIDA
www.bikeflorida.org
Statewide non-profit cycling advocacy organization in Florida and "Share The Road" partner with Florida Bicycle Association.
FDOT TRAFFIC LAW HIGHLIGHTS FOR BICYCLE RIDERS
www.dot.state.fl.us/safety/ped_bike/laws/ped_bike_bikeLaws1.shtm
Summary of import Florida laws for cyclists.
FDOT Ped-Bike RESOURCE CENTER
www.pedbikesrc.ce.ufl.edu
Wide variety of resources and information about walking and biking for all levels of expertise.
THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS
www.bikeleague.org
Nationwide advocacy organization for cyclists, offer cycling safety courses and instructor information.
THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
www.biaf.org
Provides helmet brochures, wonderful education aides and more.
FLORIDA TRAFFIC AND BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM
www.dcp.ufl.edu/centers/trafficsafetyed/
Provides trainings for teachers, citizens, enforcement agencies and students.
FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTER
www.t2ctt.ce.ufl.edu
Exchanges information in the areas of roads, bridges, general transportation and safety to all interested parties.
