Colorado State University offers important safety tips when riding a bicycle, motorcycle, or scooter on campus
Gear and Equipment
Colorado State University wants you to ride safely around campus. Safety and traffic regulations are enforced on campus.
- Wear a helmet. Helmets have been proven to save lives.
- Eye protection is required for everyone – driver and all passengers.
- Use a headlight as soon as the sun begins to set and at night.
Clothing
Nothing can make riding your motorcycle or bike more miserable than missing the weather forecast and getting surprised by an unexpected rain or snow storm. Luckily, IWAC takes place during the Summer, so it would be extremely unusual to see a snow storm (although we have had snow in late May).
With that said:
- Watch the weather forecast so you are aware of campus conditions, road conditions, and temperatures or extremes in which you will be riding.
- Consider what you will need to wear to stay protected.
- Wear sturdy shoes which will help with traction, maneuverability, and braking.
Additional Safety Reminders for Motorcycles and Scooters
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- Motorcycles and scooters are a motorized vehicle that require a valid driver’s license and insurance to operate.
- Drive as close to the right side of the road as possible and that is safe for you and vehicles parked on the side of the road.
- Splitting the lane and riding side-by-side with another motorcycle, scooter or vehicle on campus is prohibited.
- Only have as many people that the motorcycle or scooter is equipped to carry (in most cases this is one passenger).
- It is prohibited to carry anything within your hands while driving a motorcycle or scooter on campus.
- Design your route to save time. Avoid construction areas in the city and on campus to prevent the need for additional maintenance due to dirt, rocks or debris.
- Additional information about state motorcycle laws.
