Bicycles and cars. Road safety on the roads of Lanzarote

Road safety is indispensable for driving cars or bicycles. It is the legal context for knowing what we can and cannot do on a road whether we are cyclists or car drivers.

If you decide to spend your holidays on Lanzarote cycling around the island, it is necessary that you know the road regulations to avoid accidents and any kind of problems. Do you know everything you need to cycle safely? And if you are a car driver, do you know what you can do when you meet one or more cyclists on the road?

Road safety, what you need to know

It is important to find out about the regulations for driving on the roads, but not only about what is permitted or prohibited. It is also important to know what safety systems the bicycle must have in order to ride in the city or on the roads.


Rules for cyclists on their holidays on Lanzarote

The cyclist has right of way only if he rides in the cycle path or in a cycle path as long as it is correctly marked.

Thus, if you are in the city, you should ride in the center of the bicycle lane, as any vehicle does, to avoid being hit by a car door if the driver suddenly opens it, since in cities it is common for drivers to park their cars on the sides.

You can drive on motorways but not on highways, and only in a row or at most in columns of two, as far to the right of the road as possible, and always in a row on sections with poor visibility.

If there is no cycling lane, it is best to go along side roads, and if they are impassable you should only use the essential part of the road.


Standards for car drivers

If you are a car driver, you should always apply the five-foot rule, i.e. maintain that minimum distance from the cyclist both front and side. To overtake a cyclist, you must make sure that the road is clear, and that no other car or bicycle is approaching.

Common standards

Obviously, you can't break any traffic rules for being a cyclist, like traffic lights. You must respect the traffic law just like any other driver.

Mandatory equipment for cyclists

For your safety, the right thing to do is to get your bike ready.

Reflective vest / Visibility

You should always wear it, or keep it in your backpack in case you are caught off guard at night while cycling around the island. It is also necessary when it is raining or visibility is difficult or poor.

These vests allow a driver to spot you at a distance of at least 150 meters on intercity roads.

The bicycle must have approved reflectors, and at night it is mandatory that both the front and rear lights are on.

Helmet

Helmets are compulsory on all sections, and on urban roads for children under 16. However, it is always advisable to wear it.

Headphones

It is forbidden to use headphones connected to devices, and the mobile phone if you are riding the bike.

Brakes and bell

It is mandatory that the braking system is on both wheels and that your bike has a bell.

You should know all these rules of road safety, so that your holiday on Lanzarote is perfect.

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Contact us, and we will put at your disposal the best team and the ideal material so you can enjoy your stay on the island.

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