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Bicycle Helmet Safety

May 5 2022

All cyclists are required by law under the Vehicle Equipment Regulations to have the following equipment when cycling:

  • A safety helmet for those under 18; this includes passengers. Parents or guardians must not permit the person to ride or operate a bicycle without a safety helmet.
  • A person shall not ride a bicycle at nighttime unless the bicycle has the following:
    • at least one headlamp but not more than 2 headlamps
    • at least one red tail lamp;
    • at least one red reflector mounted on the rear.
  • A person shall not ride a bicycle unless the bicycle has a brake.

 

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