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Shelburne Police Service
203 Main Street East, Shelburne, Ontario L0N 1S0
Phone: 519-925-3312

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Bicycle Safety and Crime Prevention

Bicycle Safety

Wear a helmet for your own safety. Children should always wear a helmet.
When riding at night make sure you have a white light at the front of the bike and a red reflector to the rear to increase visibility.
Dress in bright colours to increase visibility.
Use hand signals to let drivers know what you plan to do.
To signal a left turn, extend your left arm straight out.
To signal a right turn, your left arm should be bent up.
To signal a stop, your left arm should be bent down.
Obey the traffic signs, they apply to all vehicles on the road.

Crime Prevention

Register your bike at your local police station.
If your bike is ever stolen and recovered, it will be returned to you.
Always lock up your bicycle when not in use.
Lock up your bicycle by placing a chain or cable through both wheels and the frame then attach it to a stationary object.
Keep the serial number and a picture of your bike in a safe place at home.
If your bike is stolen, report it to the police immediately.