1. All bikes must be walked on and off school grounds. Bike riding is not
permitted on the school grounds.
2. All bikes must be locked and parked in the bike rack.
3. Riders must wear an approved safety helmet when riding to and from school.
4. Bike riders must use all hand signals employed by the driver of a car.
(Applicant must learn these if he/she does not know them.)
5. Adhere to the same rules of the road that drivers do, including using turn
signals, riding only on the right side of the road, and obeying traffic signals
and signs.
6. Ride in a single file. Keep a safe distance behind all vehicles.
7. Be alert and scan for cars pulling out into traffic and sudden opening of car
doors.
8. Never hitch on other vehicles, “stunt” or race in traffic.
9. Never ride two on a bike.
10. Do not weave in or out of traffic or swerve side to side.
11. Slow down at all street intersections and come to a stop at all stop signs.
Look to the right and left before crossing to ensure that all is clear before
crossing. At all intersections where crossing guards are present, you must
dismount and cross in the crosswalk, pushing your bike as a pedestrian.
12. Both hands should be used in steering the bike except when using one hand
for signaling.
13. Be sure that your brakes are operating efficiently and keep your bike in
perfect running condition.
14. Give pedestrians the right of way.
15. Always respect private property.

Dear Parents/Guardians,
As per our school policy # 5131.3 Student Use of Bicycles, students are permitted
to ride bikes to school. The School Safety Team works diligently to assure that
riders have been educated each year with regard to the safe and responsible
operation of bicycles and there are certain conditions that must be met each year in
order to be granted permission to ride. The conditions are as follows:
Parent/Guardian’s permission must be given.
Student must read and sign this contract agreeing to observe all conditions.
Student must wear a bicycle helmet at all times when operating the bicycle.
Student will securely lock the bicycle to the bike rack, which is located next
to the playground in the horseshoe area. (Please note that Quinton Township
School will not be responsible for lost, stolen or vandalized bicycles on either
school property or while traveling to or from school.)
Student along with parent must review the “What’s the Law Anyway? A
Quick Guide to “New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws” safety information
link: njbickeped.org as well as the attached Bike Rules Information Sheet.
If any of the conditions of this contract are not observed, student’s riding
privileges may be withdrawn.
Student Statement: In order to ride my bicycle to school, I agree to the conditions in
this contract. Also, I agree that I need to be concerned about the safety of
pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles as well as my own safety when operating
my bicycle. I will walk my bike on the sidewalks and follow all adult directions. I
will wear my helmet and lock my bike. I understand that the school is not
responsible for the care and protection of my bicycle.