Road safety

Rules for bikes

• Stay in a single file line of no more than 15 cyclists.
• Bike in the direction of traffic.
• Stay to the far right of the road.
• Always be visible.
• Follow all traffic signs and signals.
• Avoid distractions (phone, headphones, etc.).

Rules for cars

• When passing cyclists, keep your car a safe distance away from their bike.
• When it’s safe to do so, the Highway Safety Code allows crossing a solid line to pass a cyclist.
• Allow bikes to pass other bikes—it’s their right.
• Avoid distractions.
• Be calm, patient and polite.

Rules for heavy vehicles

• Slow down when approaching a cyclist.
• Keep track of and anticipate a cyclist’s movements.
• When passing a cyclist, keep your vehicle a safe distance away from their bike. The Highway Safety Code allows crossing a solid line to pass a cyclist when it’s safe to do so.
• Watch out! Heavy vehicles have multiple blind spots due to their size, specifically their height, which prevents drivers from seeing cars, pedestrians and cyclists clearly.