According to the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. Respect for the rights of all road users goes a long way towards avoiding collisions.

The majority of collisions involving bicyclists and motorists occur at intersections.
Many motorists misjudge the speed of bicycles. Experienced cyclists can travel at 25-35 km/h on a flat surface and up to 50km/h going downhill. It is easy to misjudge their speed and turn too soon, directly in front of the bicyclist. If it is not safe to pass before turning, slow down and move behind the cyclist before making the turn. DO NOT pass and cut!

Motorists making turns across oncoming traffic must watch for cyclists as well as motor vehicles. Too often, motorists misjudge the speed of an oncoming bicyclist and turn in front of them. Motorists should always stop and wait for oncoming traffic, including bicycles, to pass before turning.

Getting Doored - When exiting your car, look behind you for approaching bicyclists. Don’t open your door unless it’s safe to do so. Please keep in mind that bicycles are much more vulnerable in a collision. Motorists must realize that they are operating a large vehicle and with that comes the respon