Bicycle Laws In Zurich

A correspondent at Zurich, Switzerland, gives a translation from the daily paper of the city's laws concerning bicycling. Bicycling is only allowed upon written pennission issued to competent riders. This permission must be carried by the rider. It contains nis name, occupation, date of birth, place of nativity and address, and it costs 2 francs a year. Racing ia forbidden, and in narro w streets the rider must dismount. Special stress is laid upon the speed of the machine. On crowded streets, turning corners, the rider must go slow. He must not ride without using the handles of his machine to steer by. He must ring his bell in ampie time, and if that is not heeded he must politely wam the pedestrian. Care must be taken not to worry or frighten the foot passenger. On a single seated bicycle not more than one person may eit. More than two bicycles are not permitted to ride abreast. On holidays, when the streets are crowded, bicycling is not permitted at all. On the other hand, the bicycle shares with other vehicles the privileges of the road. Should the rider be the cause of an accident to a pedestrian he must dismount, render what assistance lies in his power and give his name and address to an officer. tosether with a written