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Bicycles The law requires cyclists or passengers on a bicycle, who are under 18 years of age, to wear an approved bicycle safety helmet. Tips for sharing the road with cyclists:
• A cyclist who is walking beside and pushing a bicycle is a pedestrian.
• Cyclists are required to ride as close as practicable to the right curb. However, they may need to ride further out when avoiding drainage grates, pot holes, debris, gravel or sand, wet or slippery surfaces, and rutted or grooved pavement. Be aware of the roadway conditions that may affect a cyclist.Text extracted from the PDF for reference and may contain layout artefacts. The official PDF is authoritative.
Open official handbook at page 99 ↗Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.