Advisory Note on Cycling to School

Cycling - Advisory to Students
Students cycling to school must ask their parents to sign the acknowledgement of the Advisory Note on Cycling to School and submit it to the General Office (GO). Form is available at the GO.

1. Any student cycling on the public roads must obey the same rules as other vehicles. A cyclist may be punished under the Penal Code/Road Traffic Act should he/she act rashly or negligently so as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others.

2. The general cycling safety rules to be taught to students for recreational cycling may include the following:

a. For recreational cycling by students, they should cycle on designated bicycle tracts in parks or on park connectors only. There should be no cycling on expressways, road tunnels and areas demarcated with prohibitive signs.

b. Always make sure that the bicycle is in good working condition, e.g. working brakes, tyres, lights (front and rear), bell, are working, chains are secure, etc.

c. Always wear protective gear such as a properly secured helmet, shoes (with laces properly tied), elbow and knee pads to protect against injuries.

d. Give undivided attention to ensure safety for oneself and other cyclists, motorists and pedestrians. Do not use mobile phones and ear phones while cycling.

e. Cyclists should not unreasonably obstruct or prevent free passage of a vehicle or pedestrian. Always yield to pedestrians when cycling on footpaths.

f. No pillion passenger shall be carried on a bicycle unless it is designed to do so. If necessary, there should be a properly-constructed child seat affixed firmly to the bicycle.

g. Cycling abreast is prohibited.

h. Do not cycle across overhead pedestrian bridges or pedestrian crossings. Dismount and push your bicycle and practice proper kerb drills before crossing the road.

i. Always use the correct hand signals when turning left or right or stopping. Make them in sufficient time to enable other motorists to take appropriate action.