This page was exported from Caledon Citizen [ https://caledoncitizen.com ] Export date:Fri Mar 29 7:03:02 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: Police remind cyclists of safety tips --------------------------------------------------- Officers from Caledon OPP were dispatched to a collision between a cyclist and a motorist at the southbound exit of Highway 10 and Valleywood Boulevard Aug. 15. The incident took place at about 4:40 p.m. The collision involved a 13-year old male cyclist and a grey 2010 Toyota. As a result, the young cyclist was transported to hospital with minor injuries. Police remind cyclists of some safety tips. • When riding a bicycle, always wear a helmet. By law, every cyclist younger than 18 must wear an approved helmet. • Before going out for a ride, make sure the brakes on the bike are working properly. • Under the Highway Traffic Act, a bike must have a bell or horn in working order. • Bikes can be ridden on most roads, but when crossing over a pedestrian cross-over, the bike must be walked across. • Make sure to use proper hand signals to notify motorists of intentions. •A cyclist must obey the rules of the road and share the road with other vehicles. • Remember, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists when riding on the road. --------------------------------------------------- Images: --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Post date: 2017-09-01 09:51:40 Post date GMT: 2017-09-01 13:51:40 Post modified date: 2017-09-01 09:51:40 Post modified date GMT: 2017-09-01 13:51:40 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Export of Post and Page as text file has been powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin from www.gconverters.com