自転車の乗り方(ルール)2/ Bicycle Rules 2 / Las reglas para andar en bici de forma segura
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さいたま暮らしの情報誌
Information for Living in Saitama City
Folleto de Información de Vida en Saitama
No.79 (DEC. 2021)

じてんしゃ

まも自転車！！！

あんぜんうんてん

ルールとマナーを守って安全運転

Bicycles!!! Rules and Manners for Traffic Safety¡Bicicleta!

じてんしゃ

まさか自転車で！

Usarla de forma segura observando
reglas y modales
べんり

あやま

つかかた

きょうき

便利だけれど 誤 った使い方をすると凶器になります…by a bicycle?! Bicycles are convenient but they can become aweapon if not ridden properly.
¡Increíble!...¡En bicicleta!
La bicicleta es conveniente pero
puede ser un arma mortífera si se usa de manera equivocada.
はっこうもと【発行元】

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こくさいこうりゅう

公 益 社 団 法 人 さいたま観 光 国 際 協 会 （STIB）国 際 交 流 センターばしょし う ら わ く ひがしたかさごちょう

場所：さいたま市浦和区 東 高 砂 町 11-1

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【Published】
The Saitama Tourism and International Relations Bureau(STIB), International Exchange Center (IEC)【Place】
9th floor of the Comunale Complex, Higashi Takasago-cho 11-1, Urawa-ku, Saitama City
【Publicado por】 Buró para el Turismo y las Relaciones Internacionales de Saitama (STIB)
Centro de Intercambio Internacional【Domicilio】
Piso 9 de Comunale, 11.1 Higashi-Takasago-cho, Urawa-ku, Saitama
TEL： 048-813-8500 FAX： 048-887-1505 E-mail: iec@stib.jp URL: https://www.stib.jp/kokusai

自転車の乗り方(ルール)2/ Bicycle Rules 2 / Las reglas para andar en bici de forma segura

A bicycle is a "light vehicle" that can be easily used for shopping, commuting, and going to school. It
makes life convenient for children and adults alike. It's use is increasing out of consideration for theenvironment and to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Although bicycles are an easy and convenient way to get around, they are also the cause of many
major traffic accidents.
To avoid becoming a perpetrator or a victim, make sure you know and abide by the rules andmanners for riding a bicycle safely.
Even if you know the rules, isn't it easy to become careless when you are in a hurry? Obey thetraffic rules even more carefully when you are impatient or riding fast.

『5 rules for the safe use of bicycles 』
Rules and manners for bicycle riding that must be obeyed

1. Bicycles are for riding on
the road (avoid sidewalks)
Basic Rules ofBicycle Safety

2. Ride on the left side of theroad

3. Pedestrians have priority
on sidewalks so bicycles
must slow down and givethem the right of way
4. Obey the safety rules.

5. Children must where helmets.

Pedestrians get priority on the sidewalk. If apedestrian crosses your path, stop and letthem by. When you pass pedestrians, do soin a way that maintains their feeling of safety.
＊ Riding while intoxicated, two-to-a-bicycle, orside-by-side is prohibited.
Don’t drink and ride!
＊ Turn your light on at night.
Also, put reflectors on the sides of your bike.
＊ Obey traffic lights. Stop and look both ways atintersections.

Make sure your child wears a helmet when
they ride their bicycle or when they ride withyou in the child seat of your bicycle.

『 Before you ride…

』

Do you inspect and maintain your bicycle? Unmaintained bicycles are the source ofaccidents.
If you get into an accident, bicycle damage insurance may be of help to you. Residents ofSaitama City are obliged to purchase bicycle insurance.