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Old 04-15-08 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by exhibitx
not sure how many read the main ssfg forum ...

article about some new laws passed in chicago, including the open door surprise and turning right infront of a cyclist

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...,4966178.story

would be nice to see these in toronto
We do have laws for these two things -- I'd guess that "right in front of cyclist" falls under unsafe right turn, but it would be nice to have some clarification as to how a bike lane changes the "keeping right at the curb" part. As for the door prize:

Highway Traffic Act, Section 165, requires that no person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on a highway without first taking due precautions to ensure that his or her act will not interfere with the movement of or endanger any other person or vehicle: (Fine $110 and two demerit points). [Stolen from City of Toronto cycling website]
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