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Cops Warn Against Downtown Sidewalk Cycling

Friday, 3 May 2013 11:22

Woodstock Police say they are watching for cyclists on downtown sidewalks, and are ready to write tickets. Police are taking a zero-tolerance approach to sidewalk cycling downtown, in order to keep the sidewalks safe for pedestrians. Constable Steve McEwen says the fine for sidewalk cycling is $60. "The fine is $50, plus a $10 victim surcharge. The officer could choose discretion to warn people, but in general, they'll be receiving a ticket for that violation. It's not about we don't want you riding your bike, it's about keeping it safe for everybody using the sidewalk downtown." McEwen says especially on Dundas between Huron and Van Ave., cyclists need to be on the road. "We get complaints constantly throughout the summer from business owners and other people using the core area on foot about cyclists. You may have seen it, I've seen it, where people are riding pretty quickly on their bicycle and you have someone step out of a store, and there's a crash." McEwen says cyclists are considered a vehicle under the Highway Safety Act, and need to be on the road. But he says safe cycling is also a responsibility shared by those on 4-wheels. "I also want to encourage drivers to share the road with cyclists. Let's give that cyclist the room that they require. If you're downtown on Dundas St., yes the streets are narrow, and there's a cyclist ahead of you, you're going to have to slow down and wait till there's room for you to maneuver around the cyclist, and do it safely."

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