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Bikes
are vehicles and cyclists have to obey road rules.
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Cyclists are allowed to ride two abreast no more than 1.5m apart
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Travelling
to the front of a line of traffic on the left hand side of the stopped
vehicles.
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Cyclists
are allowed to take up a whole lane - riding in the gutter is dangerous
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Cycling
on footpaths is allowed if a cyclist is less than 12 years.
This does not apply to footpaths that have a sign forbidding cycling.
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An
adult who is riding in a supervisory capacity of a cyclist under 12
years of age may also ride on the footpath
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Bikes
must have a bell or horn Helmets are compulsory for all riders and
passengers
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Bikes
must have a white light on the front and red light on the rear for
night riding.