A 17-year-old cyclist in Vaughan, Ontario, faced charges after colliding with a vehicle while riding in the wrong direction down a bike lane. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. involving a white vehicle and a damaged bicycle. The cyclist, treated for minor injuries, was found riding south in a northbound lane without a helmet. Helmet use is mandatory for minors in Ontario. The teen was charged with careless driving and riding a bicycle without a helmet. Police reminded all cyclists to follow traffic rules and be visible on the road.
A 17-year-old cyclist, charged after colliding with a vehicle while riding the wrong way in a bike lane, was treated for minor injuries.
The cyclist was found traveling south in a northbound bike lane without a helmet, despite helmet laws for those under 18 in Ontario.
The 17-year-old faces charges of careless driving and operating a bicycle without a helmet, as police noted cyclists must follow the same rules as motorists.
York police urged cyclists to ride in the same direction as traffic, obey signals, wear helmets, and remain visible with lights and reflectors.
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