Road safety is everyone's responsibility

Friday 12 December 2025

As the weather heats up and we start thinking about the Santos Tour Down Under 2026, more people are taking to the road on their bikes. So it is an important reminder to all road users to share the road.

For cyclists

  • Obey the road rules.
  • Keep to the left and ride at least one metre clear of the kerb and parked cars.
  • Look for people opening car doors in front of you.
  • Dress to be seen – during the day wear bright-coloured clothing. At night wear light-coloured clothing and use a white front light and red rear light.
  • Look for other vehicles at intersections – never assume a driver has seen you.
  • Ride predictably in a straight line and signal your intention to turn or change lanes.
  • Ride two abreast at a maximum, unless you are overtaking.
  • You can ride on footpaths, as long as you sound a warning on approach and give way to pedestrians.

For drivers

  • Share the road and give a minimum of 1 metre when passing a cyclist (where the speed limit is 60 km/h or less) or 1.5 metres (where the speed limit is over 60 km/h).
  • Scan the road for cyclists.
  • Look for cyclists when turning or entering an intersection and give way as you would for any other vehicle.
  • Before opening your car door, check your mirrors and blind spots for cyclists.
  • Do not drive, stop or park in a bicycle lane. You can, carefully, cross a bicycle lane to turn left, enter private property or park in a parking lane.
  • Keep in mind that cyclists can legally ride two abreast – be patient as you approach and overtake only when safe.

Every time you get behind the wheel or push off on your bike, THINK! Road Safety and remember road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our partnerships program

The THINK! Road Safety Partnerships Program empowers and educates South Australians to be lifelong learners of road safety.

We aim to change road user behaviour by implementing targeted initiatives. These initiatives focus on engaging with people who are over-represented in road incidents.

Find out more about the THINK! Road Safety Partnerships Program.