BICYCLISTS BEWARE!

The City of Toronto publishes a monthly newsletter, Cyclometer, that focuses on Bike Issues around Toronto, mostly events and policy updates. There are some great thing happening this weekend including free bike tune-ups at Karma Co-op and BIG on BLOOR. Click the link for more details.

An Annex neighbor popped the latest issue our way and highlighted the fact that as of JUNE 16TH, this Monday, there will be a safety campaign. The reaction to this "safety campaign" in our household: "we'll all be walking next week".
HAPPY BIKE MONTH!

From Cyclometer, June 2008:

The 'Safe Cycling - Share the Responsibility' Police Campaign starts June 16, 2008

The annual police enforcement campaign for Toronto cyclists begins officially on Monday, June 16.

Police will be enforcing Highway Traffic Act violations such as no bell ($110), failure to stop/stop sign ($110), red light ($180), no front light/rear light beginning a half hour before sunset, sidewalk riding, unsafe lane change, failure to signal, and others, and encouraging proper safety equipment for all wheeled road users. Conviction can result in points on a driver's license in addition to the fines. The campaign, also known as 'Bike and Wheel Sport Safety', lasts for one week.

Cyclists are advised to consider carefully the rules of the road and the Highway Traffic Act as it applies to them before setting off.