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'Bicycles are considered to be vehicles under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA), so treat them as you would any other vehicle on the road. The biggest difference between cyclists and motorists as road users is that bicycles are less visible, and quieter. Always be aware of bicyclists that may be on the road.'
Rules for Motorists A bicycle is a vehicle and must be treated the same as buses, large trucks, motorcycles and cars. This means that cyclists need to operate their bicycles like other vehicles on the road. Therefore as motorists we must respect a cyclists' right to ride on the street.
As a motorist you should drive carefully around a cyclist because the slightest mistake by you or a cyclist can result in a serious accident. Don't blast your horn when approaching bicyclists. You could startle them and cause an accident.
Below are a few driving rules that should be considered at all times when a cyclist is near. For more information visit the ► Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO).
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Cyclists
are entitled to ride in the centre of a lane when they feel it
is too narrow for a motor vehicle to pass them.
