Rules for Animals, Cyclists & Motorcyclists

It is safer not to ride at night or in poor visibility, but if you do, make sure you wear reflective clothing and your horse has reflective bands above the fetlock joints. - [Rule 51](rule_51)

You can ride two abreast and it can be safer to do so, particularly in larger groups. Be considerate of other road users. - [Rule 66](rule_66)

You MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger who MUST sit astride the machine on a proper seat. - [Rule 85](rule_85)

On shared use routes, you should always take care when passing pedestrians, especially children, older or disabled people, and allow them plenty of room. - [Rule 62](rule_62)

When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly. - [Rule 57](rule_57)

It is safer not to drive at night but if you do, a light showing white to the front and red to the rear MUST be fitted. - [Rule 48](rule_48)

Make yourself as visible as possible from the side as well as the front and rear. You could wear a light or brightly coloured helmet and fluorescent clothing or strips. - [Rule 86](rule_86)

If you are turning right, you can ride in the left or right-hand lanes and move left when approaching your exit. - [Rule 79](rule_79)

If you are herding animals, leave plenty of room and have someone warning traffic. - [Rule 58](rule_58)

At traffic light junctions and at cycle-only crossings with traffic lights, you MUST NOT cross the stop line when the traffic lights are red. - [Rule 71](rule_71)