1. You should wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. A good bicycle helmet is essential. Wearing helmets correctly can effectively prevent injuries caused by accidents or collisions. Moreover, most states in the United States have regulations on bicycle helmets, which stipulate that bicycles must wear helmets.
2. Please ensure that the brake works normally.
3. Cyclists on the road shall abide by the same rules and responsibilities as drivers, and abide by road signs, signals and road markings.
4. Do not send text messages, listen to music or do other things with your mobile phone while riding to avoid distracting your attention.
5. Don't ride too fast. Please don't carry people on bicycles in America.
6. If you ride at night, you should install night reflectors to avoid traffic accidents. Otherwise you will get a ticket. In addition, please wear reflective clothing to protect yourself.
7. Don't drink and ride.
8. In the United States, bicycles running a red light have to be given a ticket. The rider needs to respond to the ticket within 15 days, but there is no penalty amount on the ticket. The rider who receives the ticket can choose to go to court and let the judge decide how to punish. You can also choose to "plead guilty", sign your name and send the ticket and the fine together. The amount of fine is usually $10 to several tens of dollars, depending on the laws and regulations of different states. If pedestrians are injured or killed due to running a red light or violating regulations, they shall be liable for compensation according to law.