BICYCLE RULES

Blue Ticket System

For cyclists aged 16+

Introduction of fines for violations like ignoring signals or failing to stop.

Smartphone Use Penalties

Holding and watching banned

Strict penalties for using or looking at phones while riding.

Earphone/Headphone Use

Riding while unable to hear

Riding while blocked from environmental sounds is prohibited.

Riding with an Umbrella

Unstable one-handed riding

Banned as it obstructs vision and hinders safe braking.

DUI (Bicycles)

Severe criminal penalties

Drinking and riding is strictly prohibited with heavy fines and imprisonment.

Wrong-way Riding

Keep to the left side

Bicycles must travel on the far left side of the roadway.

Pedestrian Priority

Slow down on sidewalks

Must yield to pedestrians and stop if obstructing their path.

No Tandem Riding

Except for child seats

Carrying passengers is generally prohibited and subject to fines.

Riding Without Lights

Mandatory use at night

Must use lights at night or in tunnels for visibility.

Failure to Stop

Obey "STOP" signs

Must come to a complete stop and check safety at stop signs.

Helmet Use Duty

Recommended for all ages

Wearing a helmet is strongly encouraged to reduce fatality rates.

Running Red Lights

Obey traffic signals

Ignoring signals is a primary target for "Blue Ticket" enforcement.

Railroad Crossings

Stop before crossing

Failure to stop and check safety at crossings is strictly punished.

Riding Side-by-Side

Ride in a single file

Riding side-by-side is banned unless specifically permitted by signs.

Defective Brakes

Brakes required on both wheels

Riding bikes without functioning front and rear brakes is illegal.

Right Turns

Two-stage right turn

Bicycles must perform two-stage right turns at intersections.

Shoulder Riding

Left shoulder only

Riding on the right-hand shoulder is considered wrong-way riding.

Crosswalk Priority

Yield to pedestrians

Must not obstruct pedestrians crossing the street.

Bicycle Lanes

Mandatory use

Must use designated bicycle lanes where provided.

Helmets for Children

Parents duty

Parents must ensure children wear helmets while riding.

Kickboard Identifier Lights

Green light identification

E-kickboards must use lights to indicate their driving mode.

Theft Prevention Registration

Mandatory registration

Legal duty to register your bicycle for theft prevention.

Use of Bell

Emergency use only

Only use the bell when necessary to avoid danger.

Loading Restrictions

Maintain stability

Banned from carrying loads that hinder stable operation.

Kickboard Age Limit

No riding under 16

Under 16s are prohibited from riding e-kickboards.

Emergency Vehicles

Yield the way

Must move to the left and yield to approaching emergency vehicles.

Highways Ban

Bicycles prohibited

Bicycles are not allowed on highways or motor-only roads.

Hand Signals

Indicate movements

Use hand signals when turning or changing lanes.

Hit and Run

Reporting duty

Duty to help the injured and report accidents to police.

Safe Driving Duty

No harm to others

Duty to drive safely according to road conditions.