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In the event of an accident, the cyclist must remain at the scene and lend assistance (s 183(9)). Cyclists are being considered increasingly responsible for accidents they are involved in. One particular area where cyclists are being held responsible is where they pass a driver on the right while the driver is also turning right at an intersection. If a cyclist is hit by a car turning right while the cyclist is passing on the right, it is possible the cyclist may be found at fault. This is indicative of a general trend of cyclists being treated like motor vehicles. If a cyclist is hit while breaking a traffic law, it is quite possible that the cyclist may be held at fault. | In the event of an accident, the cyclist must remain at the scene and lend assistance (s 183(9)). Cyclists are being considered increasingly responsible for accidents they are involved in. One particular area where cyclists are being held responsible is where they pass a driver on the right while the driver is also turning right at an intersection. If a cyclist is hit by a car turning right while the cyclist is passing on the right, it is possible the cyclist may be found at fault. This is indicative of a general trend of cyclists being treated like motor vehicles. If a cyclist is hit while breaking a traffic law, it is quite possible that the cyclist may be held at fault. | ||
Bill 23 received royal assent on May 11, 2023, and created new duties for drivers regarding cyclists, pedestrians, and other prescribed persons. This bill adds sections 157.1 and 162.1 to the MVA which states that drivers must maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter when passing and 3 meters when following cyclists, pedestrians, and other prescribed persons on the road. Additionally, this bill added the definition of “vulnerable road user” as a pedestrian, person operation or in on a cycle, or other prescribed persons. Section 144.1 of the MVA was added to provide a general duty for motorists to take proper precaution with respect to vulnerable road users on the road. | |||
== B. Motor Assisted Cycles == | == B. Motor Assisted Cycles == | ||