The Royal Grenada Police Force in its efforts to ensure safety on our nation’s road is seeking the cooperation of cyclists in playing their part towards the accomplishment of this objective. In this regard, the RGPF is advising that bicycles must be appropriately fitted for use on the nation’s road. The Police are concerned with the proliferation of bicycles on our streets that are not maintaining the rules as specified in law. This practice poses obvious endangerment for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists alike; particularly at nights. It is the right of every cyclist as enshrined in the law to use the nation’s road. Notwithstanding, along with these rights comes responsibilities. Therefore, it is the duty of every cyclist to familiarize his/her self with all applicable traffic laws and cycling rules. Cyclists who use the roadways lawfully, respectfully and responsibly are more likely to be given due consideration by other users of the road. It is in this regard, that the Royal Grenada Police Force wishes to remind cyclists of the following provisions applicable to the use of bicycle in accordance with the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Regulations Chapter 201, Volume 9 Section 81 subsection 3: No bicyclist shall carry any parcel or other package so as to interfere in any way with his control of the bicycle; Every bicycle shall have two brakes, operating on independent wheels, which shall be in proper working order; No bicycle shall be ridden on any footway reserve by any existing law for exclusive use of pedestrians; One person only shall ride on a bicycle; No bicyclist shall ride furiously or without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road; All bicyclist shall, when turning a corner to the right, keep well over on the left of the road so as to make a quarter circle which, when complete, will bring them on the left side of the road into which they turn; In turning corners bicyclists shall moderate the pace at which they are travelling; Every rider of a bicycle shall carry a bell or horn in proper working order fixed to his machine, and shall sound the same loudly and, if necessary, continuously, when approaching a corner of a street or road or moving towards or in a crowd, and when within twenty yards from, and before taking any vehicle or person riding or any animal or bicycle. Further, subsection 5 of the said regulation states: All bicycles must be fitted with the appropriate lights. Bicyclists must follow all traffic signals and traffic light signals. Bicyclist should not run stop signs and red lights, should not block the traffic and should wear helmet regardless of the distance they are cycling. Additionally, riders are required by the said section of law to have their bicycle licensed for use on the street. The following procedures can be followed in order to obtain a license: Visit the nearest Police Station and have a Police Officer carry out an inspection on the bicycle. The bicycle must be outfitted with appropriate lights, bell, and tyres; the serial will also be required. Provided that you meet the requirements you will be issued with a form that you will be required to take to the Revenue Office where you will be required to pay the appropriate fee. The receipt from the Revenue office should be kept in your possession when riding per adventure should it be requested by a Police Officer at anytime. While our ultimate intention is to educate road users and minimize risks, it is necessary that persons be made aware of the legal consequences of failing to adhere to the expectations required by law. Section 81 of Chapter 201 Volume IX of the 1994 Revised Laws of Grenada makes it an offence for persons to use a bicycle in a manner other than what is indicated above. Section 113 gives the Police the authority to arrest offenders while Section 111 requires offenders upon being found guilty to pay a fine of five hundred dollars and liable to an imprisonment term of three months. Having brought this to attention of the public; cyclists must be mindful that the law must be obeyed and upheld at all times. Therefore, it is in this regard that the Royal Grenada police force is appealing to Cyclists to operate within the laws; thereby making the road a safer place for motorists, pedestrians and cyclist and the general public alike.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:21:35 +0000
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