Education
What Every MI Bicyclist Must Know
“What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know” is designed to help you safely and enjoyably share the public roads and trails of Michigan with other users. Although this publication includes information about many Michigan traffic laws, it is not meant to be a legal document or a substitute for the Michivgan Vehicle Code. This handy booklet is designed for bicyclists and is an excellent resource for anyone riding a bicycle in Michigan. Law Enforcement agencies and other organizations can request free copies for distribution. Remember that you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. Keep yourself and your bicycle in good condition and ride within your own limits. What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know is brought to through a partnership between the League of Michigan Bicyclists, the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Michigan Department of Transporation, and the Michigan Department of Community Health.  Download a Copy 
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MI Vehicle Code
Bikes and the Law
The official Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC) pertaining to bicycles can be found on the Michigan State Legislature website. The following excerpts of the MVC also appears in the Apendex of What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know.
Where do Michigan laws apply to cyclists?Section 257.656(3) of the Michigan Vehicle Code
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 LMB's reimbursement policy for the Bicycle Commuter Tax Provision. |
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Common Questions
How do I pick a route?
Use a local map or your current commute to find roads with lower traffic levels, wide right lanes, paved shoulders or bike lanes.
Is it safe to ride in traffic?
Bike crashes often happen to bicyclists when riding on sidewalks or not following the law. Riding on a sidewalk makes you invisible to drivers especially if you ride against traffic. Obey all traffic laws and be visible and predictable.
That's too far too ride!
Bike one way and take your bike on transit the other way. Drive to a park and ride lot or bus stop to skip troublesome areas and bike the rest.
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 The League of Michigan Bicyclists has bike safety sheets focusing on safe riding skills. The single-page format can easily be reprinted in newsletters, copied for bike rodeos, etc. There are two versions: one for younger elementary school kids, one for older elementary and pre-teens. Make sure to download both. The back of each has further details for parents. |
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| Bicycle Safety Sheets for Kids Version:Pre-teens | |
| The League of Michigan Bicyclists has bike safety sheets focusing on safe riding skills. The single-page format can easily be reprinted in newsletters, copied for bike rodeos, etc. There are two versions: one for younger elementary school kids, one for older elementary and pre-teens. Make sure to download both. The back of each has further details for parents. |
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If your law enforcement agency would like to sponsor a bike rodeo for children, learn how to stage one by downloading"An Organizer's Guide to Bicycle Rodeos."
Visit Cornell Bicycle and Pedestrian Website
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 Learn how to stage a bicycle rodeo with "An Organizer's Guide to Bicycle Rodeos," published by Cornell University. |
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| Safe Roads For Bicycling: Educate and Enforce Poster | |
 Safe Roads for Bicycling, Educate and Enforce color poster (18.5" x 26.5") to alert law officers to the danger zones for bicyclists and motorists. |
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| Traffic Violation Warning Pamphlet | |
| A traffic violation warning pamphlet that police officers can share with motorists and bicyclists to help make roads safe for bicycling. | |
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| Trifold brochure available from the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP). Note: this download is a low resolution sample and includes an order form to request free copies of this brochure directly from OHSP. | |
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| Bicycle Safety Sheets for Kids Version:Elementary kids | |
| The League of Michigan Bicyclists has bike safety sheets focusing on safe riding skills. The single-page format can easily be reprinted in newsletters, copied for bike rodeos, etc. There are two versions: one for younger elementary school kids, one for older elementary and pre-teens. Make sure to download both. The back of each has further details for parents. |
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12 Things You Should Know About Bicycles, Safety and Crashes
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1. Bicycles are legal
Michigan law states bicycles are legal vehicles on the road. Despite the law, some motorists insist that bicycles belong only on sidewalks or should be restricted to paths. The problem: sidewalks and paths don’t go everywhere bicyclists need to go. Bicyclists are more visible and safer, particularly at intersections, if they ride in the road.2. Helmets
Helmets should be worn by children and adults to prevent or reduce injuries and save lives. Wearing a helmet, though, will not prevent a crash. In the Netherlands, few cyclists wear helmets, yet the fatality rate is 1/5 of the U.S. because Dutch motorists respect the rights of bicyclists.
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