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[jonovision_man]

in most parts of Canada you need a bell on your bike to ride on the roads

Seriously??!?!?

Absolutely! I know people who have been fined for not having a bell during the cyclist crack-downs.

You're also required to have a lighting system here in Ontario after sunset... not just reflectors, real lighting. There's a bunch of cyclist-specific laws:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/c ... n5.0.shtml

HTA 147 - Slow moving traffic travel on right side
any vehicle moving slower than the normal traffic speed should drive in the right-hand lane, or as close as practicable to the right edge of the road except when preparing to turn left or when passing another vehicle. For cyclists, you must ride far enough out from the curb to maintain a straight line, clear of sewer grates, debris, potholes, and parked car doors. You may occupy any part of a lane when your safety warrants it. Never compromise your safety for the convenience of a motorist behind you. Set fine: $85.00

HTA 62(17) - Lights
a bike must have a white front light and a red rear light or reflector if you ride between 1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 hour after sunrise and white reflective tape on the front forks and red reflective tape on rear forks. Set fine: $20.00

HTA 75 (5) - Bell
a bike must have a bell or horn in good working order. Set fine: $85.00

...

HTA 104 - Helmets
Every cyclist under the age of eighteen must wear an approved bicycle helmet. Parents or guardians shall not knowingly permit cyclists under sixteen to ride without a helmet. Set fine: $60.00

jono

[Sir Crashalot]

in most parts of Canada you need a bell on your bike to ride on the roads

Seriously??!?!?

Absolutely! I know people who have been fined for not having a bell during the cyclist crack-downs.

You're also required to have a lighting system here in Ontario after sunset... not just reflectors, real lighting. There's a bunch of cyclist-specific laws:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/c ... n5.0.shtml

HTA 147 - Slow moving traffic travel on right side
any vehicle moving slower than the normal traffic speed should drive in the right-hand lane, or as close as practicable to the right edge of the road except when preparing to turn left or when passing another vehicle. For cyclists, you must ride far enough out from the curb to maintain a straight line, clear of sewer grates, debris, potholes, and parked car doors. You may occupy any part of a lane when your safety warrants it. Never compromise your safety for the convenience of a motorist behind you. Set fine: $85.00

HTA 62(17) - Lights
a bike must have a white front light and a red rear light or reflector if you ride between 1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 hour after sunrise and white reflective tape on the front forks and red reflective tape on rear forks. Set fine: $20.00

HTA 75 (5) - Bell
a bike must have a bell or horn in good working order. Set fine: $85.00

...

HTA 104 - Helmets
Every cyclist under the age of eighteen must wear an approved bicycle helmet. Parents or guardians shall not knowingly permit cyclists under sixteen to ride without a helmet. Set fine: $60.00

jono

Remind me never to ride in Ontario....
No bell, no reflectors, & no lights....

[seuss]

same rules in BC.

[jonovision_man]

Remind me never to ride in Ontario....
No bell, no reflectors, & no lights....

Actually it looks like reflectors are mandatory in QC too:
http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/accident_ ... e_must.php

Not the bell though, and lights seem to be suggested but not mandatory?

jono

[drghfx]

Remind me never to ride in Ontario....
No bell, no reflectors, & no lights....

Actually it looks like reflectors are mandatory in QC too:
http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/accident_ ... e_must.php

Not the bell though, and lights seem to be suggested but not mandatory?

jono

The lit cigarette provides some visibility.

[jonovision_man]

Remind me never to ride in Ontario....
No bell, no reflectors, & no lights....

Actually it looks like reflectors are mandatory in QC too:
http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/accident_ ... e_must.php

Not the bell though, and lights seem to be suggested but not mandatory?

jono

The lit cigarette provides some visibility.

jono