Wed 14 Oct, 2009 06:35 am - I should have said they can't always see you. Depends on the size of the driveway and whether or not there is anything blocking their view. Granted, if they back up slowly as they should, you... (view)
Tue 13 Oct, 2009 09:41 am - Wow, didn't expect this much of a debate on the subject. Just wanted to point out a few things.
First of all, I live in Ottawa, Ontario, and the majority of our major streets have specific... (view)
Wed 7 Oct, 2009 04:21 pm - Bikes are not allowed on sidewalks here. Main reason, it causes too many accidents, particularly from people backing out of driveways and at busy intersections. (view)
Wed 7 Oct, 2009 02:40 pm - In Ontario, cyclists must dismount for a crosswalk, unless they are on the road and following laws of traffic. Roller skaters, skateboarders and handicapped people don't typically travel as... (view)
Wed 7 Oct, 2009 02:34 pm - I know I should have looked right again, but it was literally 5 seconds since the last time i looked right and there were no pedestrians within view. I knew about the admission of guilt thing, I... (view)
Wed 7 Oct, 2009 01:24 pm - "The Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA) defines the bicycle as a vehicle that belongs on the road. Riding on the road means mixing with other traffic."
HTA 140/144(29) - Crosswalks -... (view)
Wed 7 Oct, 2009 12:33 pm - It's a "walk" signal, not a "drive" signal. The law suggests that in order to be treated as a pedestrian, you must act as a pedestrian and walk your bike accross. If you... (view)
Wed 7 Oct, 2009 11:48 am - I wonder if those cases actually involved parental supervision as opposed to the parents just buying it and letting their kids go party on their own. (view)
Wed 7 Oct, 2009 11:37 am - Thanks for your input Bill. The cyclist was not crossing in the same manner as a pedestrain would, since he was driving fast and not walking. I felt bad for hitting the guy, and even offered him... (view)
Wed 7 Oct, 2009 11:31 am - Sorry, let me clarify. He was either driving on the sidewalk facing oncoming traffic (I'm pretty sure it is illegal to drive on the sidewalk in Ontario, particularly if there are biker lanes... (view)
