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Community Action

CAA's Watch for Bikes Campaign

CAA's Watch for Bikes program reminds all motorists to Watch for Bikes when opening their door.

When you are driving - remember to check carefully for cyclists approaching from behind before opening a door. Every time you open your vehicle door without checking for cyclists and other traffic there is a potential for a serious collision to occur. The fine for opening a vehicle door in a cyclists path is a $110 fine and two demerit points.

Drivers or passengers opening their car door in the path of cyclists contribute to one of the most frequent car-bike collisions, many of which result in serious injury to cyclists. All of these collisions (and near misses) can be avoided.

You can get Watch for Bikes stickers at CAA stores. The sticker is to be placed on your driver side mirror as a reminder to check your mirror for cyclists and other traffic.

Tips for Cyclists
When you are driving

Remember to check carefully for cyclists approaching from behind before opening your vehicle door. The fine for opening a door into a cyclist's path is $110 and two demerit points.

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Tips for Motorists
When you are cycling

As a general rule, ride about one metre (three feet) away from the curb or parked vehicles in an urban environment. This makes it easier to avoid potholes, debris, vehicle doors and makes you more visible to the people around you. Always wear appropriate safety gear and ride with traffic.

Learn more tips for cyclists »

CAN-BIKE

CAN-BIKE is a cycling education program prepares cyclists of all abilities for safe, legal and confident riding, no matter what your experience level. Cycling courses are offered for both adults and young cyclists. There is a variety of courses available for different skill levels, ranging from 'adult learn to ride' for those who can not ride a bike at all, to CAN-BIKE 2, for commuter cyclists who want to boost their safety and efficiency on major urban roads. Join the two-wheeled revolution - take a CAN-BIKE course! You can help set the pace for Toronto's 900,000 cyclists!

Visit toronto.ca/cycling/canbike for more details »

Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour

An amazing, end-to-end bike tour of Ontario's waterfront over eight action-packed days.

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CAA Car Care Centre

CAA Car Care Centres are your neighbourhood car repair facilities providing high quality repairs at fair prices.

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