Residential Areas are Danger Zones for Bicycles Bicyclists may ride in the middle of the street and disregard stop signs and traffic signals. BE CAREFUL in all neighborhood areas where children and teenagers might be riding. Children riding bicycles create special problems for drivers. Children are not capable of proper judgment in determining traffic conditions, therefore drivers should be alert to the possibility of erratic movement and sudden changes indirection when children on bicycles are present. Watch out for bikes coming out of driveways or from behind parked cars or other obstructions. Bicyclists riding at night present visibility problems for drivers. At night, watch the side of the road for bicyclists. Bicyclists are required to have proper illumination, a front and rear deflector, but drivers should be aware that bicyclists are not easily seen. Lights from approaching traffic may make them even harder to see at night. If you see a bicyclist with a red or orange pennant flagon the antennae attached to the bike, slowdown this is a common symbol to indicate the rider has impaired hearing. SHARING THE ROAD WITH BICYCLES
