Introduction

Under the Road Rules, bicycles are considered to be vehicles. As such, like drivers of other vehicles, the riders of bicycles must obey traffic signals, stop signs and give way signs.

Cyclists must stop at red traffic signals

A cyclist who is approaching a set of traffic lights or who is at a red traffic light, and is travelling in the direction indicated by the light, must stop at the intersection.

A cyclist who is approaching a set of traffic arrows or who is at a red traffic arrow, and is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow, must stop at the intersection.

Cyclists must stop at “Stop Signs”

A cyclist who is approaching or who is at a place with a stop sign, must stop and give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at, or near, the stop sign.

Cyclists must give way at “Give Way Signs”

A cyclist who is at an intersection with a give way sign, must give way to any vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection. The cyclist must also give way to pedestrian at, or near, the intersection.