Bicycling – The Rules of the Road in Quebec
Around Montreal you will see a lot of people bicycling on all kind of bikes. More riders means more need for Bicycling Rules. The folks in Quebec know the rules of the road for bicycling and will point them out to you if you don’t. So be prepared and read the Quebec Safe Cycling Guide – English before you go there.
The biggest change for most riders is the bicycle only stop lights. You will have to keep your eyes open for them as you ride the bike paths.
Here is a list of violations that you can be cited for:
1. Failure to stop at a red light or stop sign
2. Failing to yield the right of way at an intersection to users who have priority
3. Failing to use the bicycle lane on a public road
4. Riding on a sidewalk
5. Failing to hold onto the handlebars
6. Turning right at a red light where signs prohibit it
7. Riding two on a bicycle without a fixed seat for the purpose
8. Failure to obey a road sign or traffic light
9. Drinking alcohol while riding
10. Failing to ride in single file
11. Failure to signal one’s intentions (stop and turn)
12. Riding against the flow of traffic
13. Riding on the roadway other than the far right
14. Riding with earphones or a headset
A nice guide is published in English, Quebec Safe Cycling Guide – English
Most of these rules are common sense and should not be anything new for most riders.