Cycling in Amsterdam
Safety First
Here are some do’s and don’ts for riding a bicycle in Amsterdam:
- Parking.
- Watch out for pedestrians, they might cross your bike lane without checking first. Use your bell to warn them
- Bicycle lanes. Use the bicycle lanes, they are marked with a bicycle or have a red colour.
- When checking a map or your phone, wait on the sidewalk.
- Do not bike in pedestrian areas. You will be fined.
- Pay attention to bicycle traffic lights.
- Do not bike next to each other, it is safer to bike behind each other