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Newnan Police urge cyclists to wear helmets, stay right and signal on the Link
Summary
Newnan Police officers reminded riders on the city's Link multi-use path and on roadways to control speed, stay right, signal when passing, stop at intersections and, for those under 16, wear helmets; they also urged reporting hazards to 911.
Sergeant Skinner of the Newnan Police Department opened a brief safety briefing for riders on the city's Link multi-use path and public roadways, saying the department wanted to reinforce basic rules and etiquette to reduce crashes and conflicts. "We're gonna talk a little bit today about bike safety and etiquette when riding through the city of Newnan," he said.
The officers front-loaded the guidance: slow down and keep a clear path on the Link because pedestrians, animals and debris increase the likelihood of an accident.…
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