10-26-2016, 10:38 AM
(10-26-2016, 09:49 AM)timc Wrote:(10-26-2016, 12:06 AM)danbrotherston Wrote: The headline here should be driver hits cyclist, fined for "not leaving 1 meter"....I'm not sure what laws would apply to hitting a cyclist before that law was passed, but they should probably have been charged with that. I'm fairly certain hitting a cyclist was illegal before right?
It really seems like careless driving, but I don't think the charge would stick because it requires more than a momentary lapse of judgement. But really, striking another vehicle is a bit more severe than failing to leave enough space. It should at least get some demerit points.
from the cbc article "The man has been fined $85 under the Highway Traffic Act with failing to leave one metre when passing a bicycle. There is a set fine of $85, or $150 if the ticket is issued within a community safety zone. Drivers can also lose two demerit points."
Looks like demerits are an option, dunno if the crown or the cops get the choice or any of it works with that kind of thing.