Sharing the Road with Cyclists and Bicycles in Ontario
Ontario Bicycle Accident Lawyer Discusses Sharing the Road with Cyclists
Bicycles sharing our roads, need room around them. In Ontario, bicycles are generally expected to ride about one meter from the curb or parked cars. Where there is no curb, bicycles should stay as close as practical to the right-hand edge of the road. It is important to also note that bicycles are permitted to use any part of the lane where necessary for safety. Some examples where bicycles may be found using another part of the lane, could include the following:
In order to avoid obstacles such as puddles, ice, sand, debris, rutted or grooved pavement, potholes and sewer grates
Cross railway or streetcar tracks at a 90° angle
Discourage passing where the lane is too narrow to be shared safely
Ontario law requires motorists to provide sufficient space to cyclists. For instance, when passing a cyclist, drivers of motor vehicles are required to maintain a minimum distance of one meter between their vehicle and the bicycle. Failure to do so may result in a fine in the range of $60 to $500 and an additional two demerit points on the driver's record. Whenever possible, motor vehicles are expected to change lanes when passing a bicycle. Drivers of motor vehicles should also remember never to follow too closely behind cyclists, as bicycles do not have brake lights to warn you when they are slowing or stopping.
Biking in Ontario is very popular. In urban settings, people often bike as a means of transportation. Biking is equally popular as a recreational activity, particularly along the scenic roads around the GTA. The lack of suitable bike paths and lanes, combined with inattentive drivers and traffic congestion, often leads to serious bicycle accidents.
Each year many people in Ontario are killed or suffer personal injury from bicycle collisions. Even in a minor collision with a motor vehicle, bicycle riders generally suffer significant and serious injury. A bicycle rider has a great disadvantage because of the level of personal exposure. In many cases, motor vehicles hitting bicycle riders are negligent.
Common personal injuries from Ontario bike accidents include: scratches, cuts, broken bones, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain damage and sometimes death.
If you have been injured or tragically lost a family member in a Ontario bicycle accident, your recovery may depend on your decision to consult an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer prepared to investigate the collision and pursue a fair settlement or trial verdict.
To speak with an Ontario bike accident lawyer contact Iacobelli Law Firm. The consultation is FREE and there is no obligation.
For more information, see also: MTO Driver Handbook regarding sharing the road with cyclists.
In order to avoid obstacles such as puddles, ice, sand, debris, rutted or grooved pavement, potholes and sewer grates
Cross railway or streetcar tracks at a 90° angle
Discourage passing where the lane is too narrow to be shared safely
Ontario law requires motorists to provide sufficient space to cyclists. For instance, when passing a cyclist, drivers of motor vehicles are required to maintain a minimum distance of one meter between their vehicle and the bicycle. Failure to do so may result in a fine in the range of $60 to $500 and an additional two demerit points on the driver's record. Whenever possible, motor vehicles are expected to change lanes when passing a bicycle. Drivers of motor vehicles should also remember never to follow too closely behind cyclists, as bicycles do not have brake lights to warn you when they are slowing or stopping.
Biking in Ontario is very popular. In urban settings, people often bike as a means of transportation. Biking is equally popular as a recreational activity, particularly along the scenic roads around the GTA. The lack of suitable bike paths and lanes, combined with inattentive drivers and traffic congestion, often leads to serious bicycle accidents.
Each year many people in Ontario are killed or suffer personal injury from bicycle collisions. Even in a minor collision with a motor vehicle, bicycle riders generally suffer significant and serious injury. A bicycle rider has a great disadvantage because of the level of personal exposure. In many cases, motor vehicles hitting bicycle riders are negligent.
Common personal injuries from Ontario bike accidents include: scratches, cuts, broken bones, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain damage and sometimes death.
If you have been injured or tragically lost a family member in a Ontario bicycle accident, your recovery may depend on your decision to consult an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer prepared to investigate the collision and pursue a fair settlement or trial verdict.
To speak with an Ontario bike accident lawyer contact Iacobelli Law Firm. The consultation is FREE and there is no obligation.
For more information, see also: MTO Driver Handbook regarding sharing the road with cyclists.
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