Bike Laws & Safety Tips
Up one levelLocal bicycle laws in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC, plus some safety tips, courtesy of WABA (Washington Area Bicyclists Assn) and LAB (League of American Bicyclists)
Keep safe and set a good example for other riders - obey all traffic signs and laws!
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Bike Laws
- Metro DC area bicycle law summary - from WABA (2 page PDF)
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Group Riding Tips
- Tips on riding in small and large groups - from LAB (2 page PDF)
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LAB Road Rules
- League of American Bicyclists education links
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VDOT
- VA Dept of Transportation bicycle links
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Fairfax Bike Laws
- Fairfax, VA bike law summary
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WABA Bike Laws
- Washington Area Bicyclists Assn bike laws links
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WABA Safe Cycling Tips
- Washington Area Bicyclists Assn safe cycling links
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Avoiding Cars
- Tips on how NOT to get hit by autos
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RoadBikeRider.com Newsletter
- Issue No. 407 - 08/20/09: Radio Outrage, Again
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Safety Tips from "Yield to Life"
- A non-profit organization supporting better cooperation between cyclist and motorists.
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Cyclist-Driver Education Video
- A YouTube PSA worth watching.
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WTOP-DC Bike Safety Article
- WTOP interviews WABA after latest DC bike fatality.