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Rules of the Road

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Rules for cyclists, e-scooter users and L1e-A e-moped riders

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Dos 3 Don’ts 7

Don’t ever use a personal entertainment system when cycling/riding.

Do take extra care and look well ahead for uneven road surfaces, drains and other obstructions so that you do not have to swerve suddenly in front of another vehicle.

Don’t ever use a mobile phone while cycling/riding.

Do use a bus lane, and be extra vigilant when a bus is stopped and about to move off from the stop.

Cyclists on roundabouts

Be particularly careful when approaching a roundabout.

Be aware that drivers may not see you easily.

Watch out for vehicles crossing your path as they leave or enter the

roundabout.

Take extra care when cycling/riding across exits.

Give plenty of room to long vehicles on the roundabout, as they need

more space. Do not ride in the spaces they need to use to get around the roundabout. Be aware of the driver’s blind spots. If you can’t see the driver, they can’t see you. It may be safer to wait until they have cleared the roundabout before you go on it.

Extracted from the RSA Rules of the Road, Revision 9, May 2026. Source PDF · reuse permission unconfirmed.