Kidsville, Police Station

Protect your head. Wear a helmet
Select a helmet that fits snugly, sits flat on the head, and has a hard shell.

(For more information about Bike Helmets, please visit the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute's website at www.helmets.org)
Assure bicycle readiness. Make sure your bicycle is adjusted properly.
Make sure you can stand over the top tube of your bicycle. Stop it. Always check brakes before riding.
See and be seen.
Your bike should have reflectors. Wear bright clothes that make you more visible.
Avoid biking at night
Your bike should have lights and reflectors on the front and back. Wear retro-reflective clothing especially on your ankles, wrist, back, and helmet. Young children should not ride at night
Stay alert. Always keep a lookout for obstacle in your path.
Watch out for wet leaves, potholes, storm drains, loose gravel, cracks, or anything that could make you fall.
Go with the flow. The safe way is the RIGHT way.
Ride on the right side of the road with traffic in single file.
Check for traffic. Always be aware of the traffic around you.
Watch for cars leaving driveways, and for parked cars opening their doors.
Learn rules of the road. Obey traffic laws
On-street bike lanes are only for experienced cyclists. Sidewalks and off-road bike paths are good alternatives for young and inexperienced cyclists.
Obey all signs and signals. Always signal your turns.
Don't flip over your bicycle. Wheels should be securely fastened.
If you have quick release wheels, check your wheels before every ride, after any fall, or after transporting your bike.

Bicycle Safety For information on bike registration or to report a stolen bike, contact the Rockville City Police at (301) 309-3100. Bicycle hand signals	Protect your head. Wear a helmet Select a helmet that fits snugly, sits flat on the head, and has a hard shell. (For more information about Bike Helmets, please visit the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute's website at www.helmets.org) Assure bicycle readiness. Make sure your bicycle is adjusted properly. Make sure you can stand over the top tube of your bicycle. Stop it. Always check brakes before riding. See and be seen. Your bike should have reflectors. Wear bright clothes that make you more visible. Avoid biking at night Your bike should have lights and reflectors on the front and back. Wear retro-reflective clothing especially on your ankles, wrist, back, and helmet. Young children should not ride at night Stay alert. Always keep a lookout for obstacle in your path. Watch out for wet leaves, potholes, storm drains, loose gravel, cracks, or anything that could make you fall. Go with the flow. The safe way is the RIGHT way. Ride on the right side of the road with traffic in single file. Check for traffic. Always be aware of the traffic around you. Watch for cars leaving driveways, and for parked cars opening their doors. Learn rules of the road. Obey traffic laws On-street bike lanes are only for experienced cyclists. Sidewalks and off-road bike paths are good alternatives for young and inexperienced cyclists. Obey all signs and signals. Always signal your turns. Don't flip over your bicycle. Wheels should be securely fastened. If you have quick release wheels, check your wheels before every ride, after any fall, or after transporting your bike.