OT: Any Cyclists?

[Gary Layng]

On Wednesday 28 April 2010 10:01:32 you wrote:
> > A bicycle is classed as a "vehicle" under the Highway Traffic Act, and
> > is subject to the same laws as cars.
> > http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90h08_e.
> >htm#BK0
> 
> I didn't quite see where it says that bicycles are subject to the same laws
>  as cars. Maybe it's buried in there somewhere. Bicycles are not allowed on
>  expressways, so there's a significant difference right there.

Yes, they are.  Two co-workers of mine, knowing we were having a Beer Call, 
decided to cycle home rather than drive a car.  They were nabbed by the OPP on 
the shoulder of Highway 2 and charged with (among other things) DUI.  Points 
off their licences.
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