Cyclists should not listen to music when riding on the roads in Northern Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said.
It a road safety message intended for both cyclists and drivers, the North's police force has also told cyclists to use front and rear lights at all times and to always wear a helmet.
However, while the advice has been issued, headphones are legally permitted. Furthermore, wearing a helmet or using lights during the day are not compulsory.
The PSNI has also urged drivers to be aware of cyclists and to take care around them as those on two wheels were vulnerable road users.
It has issued its appeal at a time when cyclists are permitted on the roads with no restriction on how far they can ride from home and as vehicular traffic was expected to increase due to Covid19 lock-down measures being eased.
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“If you are out on the roads today please remember that cyclists are amongst the most vulnerable road users,” the PSNI said in its latest road safety message issued on Sunday.
“Our advice to cyclists is: always wear a helmet, always using front and rear lights, don’t listen to music players while you’re cycling and keep aware of your surroundings.
“Drivers, you can play your part too by being aware of cyclists, taking particular care at junctions, traffic lights and when opening vehicle doors after parking.
“It is important to always allow a minimum of 1.5m when overtaking a cyclist. We all share the responsibility to prevent deaths and serious injuries on our roads.”
It also shared a video,
below, on the need for drivers and cyclists to be aware of vehicle blind spots
and safety at junctions.
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