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Sidewalk Safety

Residents of the Bay Cloverhill neighbourhood want to feel safe on the sidewalk. 
 
Please help out by being respectful of pedestrians.  Seniors or people with mobility or vision issues are at particular risk.

DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE ON THE SIDEWALK!

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Avoid accidents by walking your bike when on the sidewalk.  Injuries to pedestrians can be severe, and may have a fatal result.


Good Riding Habits

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  • Follow the rules of the road.
  • Always ride in the bike lane or on the street.
  • Use hand signals.
  • Be aware of pedestrians and cars.

Delivery Drivers

Time is important when making a pick up or delivery, but safety saves everyone time in the long run.  Kindly walk your bike when you are on the sidewalk to avoid pedestrian injuries.
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Please don’t park your bike blocking a building entrance.

Micromobility Devices

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Micromobility is an efficient way to get around the City by using lightweight modes of transportation that are powered by people, electricity or fuel.  Some micromobility devices are not allowed on public property, including sidewalks. 

​These ebikes are allowed:








These devices are not allowed:
  • Segway
  • Electric longboard or skateboard
  • Electric scooter
  • Hoverboard
  • E-unicycle
  • Golf cart​

​Bicycles and unmodified ebikes are allowed in bicycle lanes or cycle tracks. Motorized wheelchairs are allowed on sidewalks.

Resources

cycling@toronto.ca
www.tps.ca
www.baycloverhill.com
www.cycleto.ca
https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/cycling-in-toronto/

Not Following the Rules is Expensive!!

Cyclists are legally required to follow traffic rules, obey signs and use hand signals. Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 governs the conduct of cyclists.  Under Chapter 950-201 C(2) , riding of bicycles, e-bikes, scooters or mopeds on sidewalks is NOT allowed, unless the rider is under the age of 14.
 
Fines, Victim Fine Surcharge and Costs are applicable for any tickets issued under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA).  Increased fines apply if there is a Community Safety Zone.
Rule
HTA Section
Set Fine
Total Cost
Riding bicycle on a sidewalk being age 14 or older
​950-2013C(2)
​$60
$75
Improper use of bicycle lights
62(17)
$85
$110
Lack of working bell or horn
75(5)
$85
$110
​Improper brakes on bicycle
64(3)
$85
$110
​Operate an unsafe vehicle
84(1)
$85
$110
Cyclist riding in a pedestrian cross-over (mid-block)
140(6)
$85
$110
Cyclist riding in a pedestrian crosswalk
​144(29)
$85
$110
Drive the wrong way on a one-way road
153
$85
$110
Two persons riding on a bicycle designed for one person
178(2)
$85
$110
Improper (or no) arm signal to indicate turns or stops
142
$85
$110
Cyclist attaching to vehicle or streetcar
178(1)
$85
$110
Cyclist failing to stop
​218(2)
$85
$110
Cyclist failing to identify
218(2)
$85
$110
​Riding bicycle on a sidewalk being age 14 or older
​950-2013C(2)
$60
$75
​Disobey a stop sign or fail to stop
136(1) (a)
$85
$110
​Cyclist disobeying a lane light
144(10)(a)
$85
$110
Failure to stop at an amber light
144 (15)
$150
$180
Failure to stop at a red light
​144 (18)
$260 + 3 points
$325
​Careless operation of bicycle 
130
$400
$490
If you would like to download an information sheet of the above information, click on the adjacent file.
Sidewalk Safety Information Sheet
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