Cycling Safety

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Cycling Education

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Safe.

Did you know? Ontario Law requires:

White reflective tape on the front forks and red reflective tape on the rear forks
A white front light and a red rear light
A bell or horn that works
Wear a helmet if under the age of 18

Cycling Etiquette

When sharing space with pedestrians:

Keep to the right
Pass on the left when safe to do so
Yield to pedestrians
Let pedestrians know you are approaching with a friendly greeting or by ringing your bell

When riding on the road:

Travel in the same direction as motorists
Stop at traffic lights and stop signs
Use hand signals to communicate your intentions with motorists and pedestrians

Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA), a bicycle is considered a vehicle and cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities to obey all traffic laws as motorists.

(Bicycle Hand Signals Image Source: York Region)

E-bikes

E-bikes, which are similar to bicycles, weigh less than 40 kilograms and require pedaling for propulsion.

Scooter-style e-bikes, and other motorized vehicles, are not permitted on pedestrian and bike paths, sidewalks and trails.

For more information about e-bikes in Ontario, please visit the Ministry of Transportation’s webpage on electronic bicycles.

To read more about cycling safety, rules of the road and proper safety and handling techniques, visit:

Contact Information

Traffic Division

Phone: 905-832-2281

Email: accessvaughan@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 200
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan L6A 1T1

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