May is Bicycle Safety Month: Holmdel Police Remind Residents to Stay Safe. Learn more:

HOLMDEL, NJ: The Holmdel Police Department recently posted a reminder to all that May is Bicycle Safety Month, and shared the following tips:

For Drivers

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• If you see a cyclist, slow down! Bicyclists are most often killed by drivers who strike them with the front of their vehicle at high speeds.

Avoid tragedy:

Slow down.

Drive sober.

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Don’t drive distracted.

• Make room! When you pass a bicycle, give them three or more feet of space. Be sure to check your state’s specific laws.

For Bicyclists

• Safety in numbers! Studies show that drivers are MORE careful when they see more cyclists on the road. If you can, ride in a group.

• Protect your noggin! When riding a bicycle, always wear a helmet. Make sure it fits – get info from NHTSA.gov/bicycles.

• Just like a seat belt protects you in a vehicle, a helmet protects you while bicycling. Don’t skip that lifesaving piece of equipment – always wear a helmet.

• Be seen! Reflectors and lights on your bike, and wearing retroreflective and bright clothing, help drivers see you better.

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