WHEN OPERATING A MOTORIZED BICYCLE ALWAYS:

• Use front and rear lights when riding at night.

• Wear a properly-mounted and fastened bicycle or motorcycle helmet.

• Wear bright and conspicuously-colored clothing.

• Wear gloves, pants, and closed-toed shoes.

• Travel at the lowest speed possible (NO MORE THAN 10-15 MPH) to avoid serious accidents, injuries and death. 

• Obey all state and city traffic laws, ordinances and, speed limits on the road. 

• Practice riding the motorized bicycle in an open area free from traffic to become familiar with motorized riding. 

• Plan out and use a safe route to ride where traffic is at a minimum.

• Be aware of the traffic while riding on the road and use caution especially when merging, making left turns, and moving through intersections. 

• Inspect the motorized bicycle before riding and make any necessary adjustments and/ or repairs. 

• Maintain the motorized bicycle on a regular basis to ensure its integrity and proper functionality. 

• Use caution when dealing with gasoline.  It is volatile, flammable and combustible.  Do not smoke when operating a motorized bicycle.