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171. Bicycle bell
A bicycle bell is a small audible warning device fitted to a bicycle, usually on the handlebars, and used to alert pedestrians, cyclists or other road users when necessary. Requirements to fit or use a bell vary by country and road environment. Riders should use it as a warning device without causing unnecessary disturbance.
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Is a bicycle bell mandatory when cycling in Great Britain?
The Highway Code advises that cyclists should fit a bell. Its guidance does not make fitting a bell the same mandatory road-use requirement as working brakes and lights at night.
🔗 gov.uk • Highway Code for Great Britain, Annex1 — bicycle lighting and recommended bell

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