Attention, bike fan! If you ride in Pachuca, it will interest you to know that are different changes in transit rules for cyclists.
Join us in this ride and discover the standards to follow to protect you and others.
Remember that is important to follow and respect traffic regulations to achieve a healthy co-existence among motorists and pedestrians.
New traffic regulations for cyclists
Due some changes to mobility, road safety and transit regulations of Pachuca, have been established new rules for cyclists of the state. Standards continue as a priority for those that travel in bikes before motorized vehicles, but also under certain obligations.
Then, we will explain responsibilities and obligations that as cyclists, you will have when cycling in Pachuca.
Prohibitions
Bicycle is a vehicle easier to transport, move and take in small spaces, compared to a car, and that doesn’t mean that we can circulate wherever we fit.
For that, among some of the prohibitions that cyclists have are:
- Circulate on sidewalks or among lanes. Likewise, is forbidden to circulate outside of the bike way (when this exist).
- Transport load that impedes to maintain both hands on the handlebar.
- Hold on to other vehicles in movement
- Circulate on the opposite lane of circulation over slopes, vehicle bridges and high and medium speed tracks.
- Transport another person on the bicycle frame
Rights
The new transit rules for cyclists prioritize cycling circulation before the automotive one. Being bike a vehicle with the right to:
- Be priority in the use of roads. In low-speed lanes, it can occupy the full lane.
- When circulating in organized committees,they can use road with previous authorization of secretary of municipal public security that will provide the necessary accompaniment.
The last case refers to rides. Those where groups of cyclists travel together to an already agreed destiny. The contingent can occupy the road where is circulating in that moment.
For greater protection, they have a “sag wagon”, that usually is a van that circulates at the end of the group to avoid other vehicle impact them from behind. This last can be a patrol when the ride is supported and consented by the municipality.
Obligations
Just as people that ride by bike have the right and priority before motorized transport, they also must comply with certain aspects to protect by themselves and their companions. The new traffic rules for cyclists in Pachuca are:
- Circulate inside of the bike way when this exists
- In the case it doesn’t exist a bike way, bikes can share the right lanes with public and particular transport.
- Maneuver carefully when overcome parked vehicles.
- Use reflective vest or clothing when there’s no natural light.
- If transporting to children of less than 5 years, these must be seated and secured in special chairs, also wear helmet.
It should be noted that, even though is not a rule, wearing helmet must be considered as a proper obligation. In many occasions, when impacting against a car, the strongest impact is not the one against the car, but the impact of body and head against pavement or asphalt.
According to the reflective elements, are recommended clothing and lamps. In the maneuver, the best is using white or yellow light while on the seat, a flashing red light is the best option.
When overcome a parked vehicle, you can do it on the left side. Be careful when passing nearby them, in that way you can avoid the dangerous dooring.
The new traffic rules for cyclists in Pachuca, has as a purpose to protect the circulation of bike users in avenues. However, also try to safeguard integrity of pedestrian. Respect these standards and help to generate a better road culture.
