Bike-Ped Safety Policy

Policy Statement

The following state laws and town ordinances are in effect as College policy. Their source is referenced in parentheses.

• No person over twelve (12) years of age shall ride a bicycle on any sidewalk. (Town of Hanover Ordinance #2 - Highways and Sidewalks, section 15)
• Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles (State of NH Statute, RSA 265:143)
• Stop at all stop signs (State of NH Statute, RSA 265:30-I)
• Yield for traffic at all yield signs (State of NH Statute, RSA 265:31)
• Stop for pedestrians in all crosswalks. Don't pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. (State of NH Statute, RSA 265:35-I&IV)

Other safety rules of the road:

• Obey all traffic signs, signals, and lane markings
• Yield to pedestrians
• Go with the traffic flow
• Wear a bike helmet
• Wear reflective gear
• Use a light when cycling near or after dark
• Be predictable
• Stay alert at all times
• Look before turning
• Watch for parked cars that may start to move forward or back up, or for occupants who open their doors