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Drive Safely around Cyclists

Cyclists and motorists must be considerate and share the road safely. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers.

Safety Tips for Cyclists:

  • Make use of pedal cycle lanes where these are available.
  • Keep as close as possible to the left edge of the roadway.
  • Obey the traffic signs and signals.
  • Ride with traffic, not against it.
  • Watch out for the opening of car doors in your path.
  • Be visible. Wear bright coloured clothing at daytime. At night, wear reflective clothing.
  • Fit and use effective front and rear lights when riding in hours of darkness and when visibility is limited.
  • Use hand signals when turning or changing lanes.
  • Be aware of hazardous road conditions.
  • Be aware of other road users, especially at intersections.
  • Ride in a straight line.
  • Wear a helmet that fits properly.
  • Never ride with headphones.

Safety Tips for Drivers:

  • Yield to cyclists, especially at intersections.
  • Leave a distance between the motor vehicle and the cyclist of at least one metre.
  • Check your blind spots and look before opening the car door.
  • Do not drive, stop or park in a bicycle lane.

Emergency Numbers

 

SA Police Services
10111

 
 

Metro Emergency Medical Services
10177

Reports by Citizens

Illegal Parking High Crest

1 week 6 days ago

This car is parked right on the corner of 18 Robsend street High Crest for more than a week now. It also has no front registration plate and according to the new Bylaws must be impounded.

Reckless Driving - Public Transport Turfhall Road

1 week 20 hours ago

Crossing solid white line. Driving wrong side of road. Running red light

Illegal Parking Amsterdam hof, 19 provident south Street.

1 week 1 day ago

The Yaris is illegally parked on the yellow line blocking my entry to my garage.

Contact Us

 

Emergency Traffic Control Centre: 021 812 4581
 

 

  • Western Cape Government Contact Centre
  • 0860 142 142

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