OP-ED: “On Your Left” Isn’t the Problem
Lanrick Bennett says that how you pass is more important than how you signal you're passing
By Lanrick BennettUnder Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act, people riding bikes are required to have a few basic pieces of safety equipment: a properly fitted helmet, a white front light, a red rear light, and a bell or horn. That last requirement is the one that sparked this reflection. What happens when someone riding a bike doesn’t ring the bell while approaching pedestrians or slower users on a path? What if instead they simply use their voice and say, “On your left”? Is that rude? That question came to mind... Read more
