The table below sets out some ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts’ in relation to particular road traffic rules on riding bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters and L1e-A e-mopeds.
Dos 3 Don’ts 7
Do cycle/ride in single file when overtaking.
Don’t ever cycle/ride or attempt to ride a bicycle, e-bike, e-scooter or L1e-A e-moped while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Don’t ever cycle/ride on or across a footpath, other than where a cycle track is provided on the footpath.
Do allow extra space when overtaking parked vehicles as the doors may open suddenly.
Don’t ever hold on to a moving vehicle.
Do cycle/ride in single file if cycling/ riding beside another person would endanger, inconvenience or block other traffic or pedestrians.
Do cycle/ride in single file in heavy traffic
Don’t ever cycle/ride side-by-side with more than one cyclist, e-scooter user or L1e-A e-moped rider.
Do give your name and address, if requested, to a Garda.
Don’t ever cycle/ride against the flow of traffic on one-way streets.
Do obey signals given by a Garda or school warden.
Don’t ever cycle/ride through red traffic lights or pedestrian lights.
Don’t ever cycle/ride on a motorway.
Do obey all rules applying to road traffic signs and road markings, including signs and signals at traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, pelican crossings, toucan crossings, level crossings and zebra crossings.
Don’t ever cycle/ride in a contra-flow bus lane, unless signs authorise it.
Do know the meaning of hand signals for cyclists and use them when cycling/ riding.
Do be aware of the extra reaction time and stopping distance that may be required when riding an electric bike.
Don’t ever cycle/ride without appropriate lighting during hours of darkness.