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What could be better than a loop around White Rock Lake? There are many different groups that utilize the lake for their sport in organized runs and rides. While enjoying the paths White Rock Lake has to offer, please be mindful of your safety and the safety of those around you.

City park hours are 5 a.m.–midnight State Law

Suggested Safety Rules for Runners

  • Always be aware of those around you
  • Pedestrians always stay to the right while on the trail, but on the left when on the road
    or subject to vehicle traffic
  • Be predictable, don’t wander across trail suddenly
  • Look carefully before entering or crossing trail
  • Listen for audible signals from passing cyclists
  • Check behind and ahead before moving left or crossing
    We discourage the use of headphones or earbuds while on the path

Rules of the Road from Greater Dallas Bicyclists Assocation

  • Obey all traffic laws
    Yield to pedestrians
    Give audible warning when passing (bell, horn, voice)
    Slow down, ride single file when trail congested
    Use streets if you want to fast
    Pedestrians always stay to the right
    Be predictable, don’t wander across trail
    Yield when entering or crossing trail
    Listen for audible signals from passing cyclists
    Check behind before moving left to pass

City Ordinances * Helmet Law for bicyclist – City Code Chap. 9, Sec. 9.8 * Bicyclists are required to follow traffic laws – City Code Chap. 9 * Dogs must be on a leash and within control of the owner at all times – City Code Chap. 32, Sec. 32-6 * Dog owners must pick up waste after pets (Poop Scoop Law) City Code Chap. 7, Sec. 7-4.8 * No swimming is allowed in White Rock Lake * No alcohol or open containers are allowed on park property, including White Rock Lake Park. Permits are available for special events – City Code Chap. 32, Sec. 32-39 *

Bicyclists are required to follow traffic laws TRANSPORTATION CODE TITLE 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SUBTITLE C. RULES OF THE ROAD CHAPTER 551. OPERATION OF BICYCLES, MOPEDS, AND PLAY VEHICLES And specifically: Sec. 551.104. SAFETY EQUIPMENT. (b) A person may not operate a bicycle at nighttime unless the bicycle is equipped with: (1) a lamp on the front of the bicycle that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet in front of the bicycle; and (2) on the rear of the bicycle: (A) a red reflector that is: (i) of a type approved by the department; and (ii) visible when directly in front of lawful upper beams of motor vehicle headlamps from all distances from 50 to 300 feet to the rear of the bicycle; or (B) a lamp that emits a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the bicycle.

More Information
www.dallasrunningclub.com
www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com