Beginning with the Draisine in 1817, bicycles have featured strongly in the daily commute, and continue to maintain their status as an affordable means of transportation (as well as being regarded as a healthy recreational activity). Cape Town City has recently witnessed the creation of a Bicycle Lane on Bree Street extending into the foreshore which has helped to promote safe cycling and highlighted the need for cycle safety in the city. |
As stated by the WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL ROAD TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION ACT 2012 (ACT 6 OF 2012): SAFETY OF CYCLISTS REGULATIONS 2013 (published 20 November 2013), cycle safety is maintained through the duties of both the driver of a motor vehicle and the duties of the cyclist:
Why all the fuss over cycle safety?
...The resulting injury pattern of the cyclist:
-Cycling Accidents Danger & Injury Statistics.
Infographic designed by Chris Au for the awareness of safety for cyclists on UK roads
Infographic designed by Chris Au for the awareness of safety for cyclists on UK roads
Safe cycling starts with being a responsible road user, and considering the following:
-Cycle Safety Tips. www.access-Legal.co.uk
An Injury and Prevention Awareness Project brought to you by Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital Trauma & Emergency Centre.