Safety

Georgia Bike Sense: A Guide for Cyclists and Motorists

Georgia Bike Sense was completed in March, 2005. The guide is intended to teach cyclists and motorists how to safely and legally share the road. It provides guidance on technique, rules of the road, trail etiquette, safety and also contains a listing of local, state and national bicycle resources.

To receive a booklet in the mail, please e-mail bikeped@dot.ga.gov, or call the State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator at (404) 631-1778. Due to budget constraints, the department requires that you arrange to pick up large quantities of the guides at one of our depositories around the state. 

The entire Georgia Bike Sense guide may be downloaded in PDF format. Alternatively, each guide section is available in PDF format as well:

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• Georgia Bike Sense

Download by Chapter

• Introduction
• Choose a Bike that's Right for you
• Equipment and Gear
• Riding in Difficult/ Unusual Conditions
• Motorists and Cyclists - Sharing Georgia's Roads
• Riding with other Cyclists
• What to do if a Crash Occurs
• Bicycling for Transportation
• Riding on Paved Paths
• Cycling with Kids
• National and Regional Cycling Organizations
• Georgia Bicycle Laws