Ontario Highway Traffic Act regulates how vehicles are used on Ontario roads. Bicycles are considered vehicles as part of the Act.
Ontario Court of Justice – schedule 43 lists fines for non-compliance to the Highway Traffic Act
Victim Fine Surcharges – Ontario Regulation 161/00
Costs – costs are payable upon conviction for the purposes of subsection 60 (1) of the Provincial Offences Act
Per Section 56, the Demerit Point System is for the regulation of motor vehicles; not for cyclists.
| Rule | HTA Section | Fine $ |
|---|---|---|
| Must stop at stop sign | 136 | 85* |
| Must yield to traffic | 136 | 85* |
| Must stop at red light | 144 | 260* |
| Must signal intention to turn | 142 | 85* |
| Vehicles traveling at less
than the normal speed of traffic must ride as close as practicable to the right |
147 | 150* |
| Fail to yield to pedestrian | 140(1) | 300* |
| Travel wrong way – one way
traffic |
153 | 85* |
| Approach open streetcar door
too closely & Pass streetcar on the left side |
166(1)
166(2) |
85*
85* |
| Must stop for school bus when
upper alternating red lights flashing and stop arm is out |
175(12) | 400 |
| Rule | HTA Section | Fine $ |
|---|---|---|
| Improper use of bicycle lights | 62 | 85 |
| Improper brakes on bicycle | 64 | 85 |
| Must have working bell or horn | 75(5) | 85 |
| Riders under 18 yrs must wear
appropriate helmet when cycling Guardian must ensure rider under 16 yrs uses bicycle helmet |
104(2.1)
104(2.2) |
60
60 |
| Must walk bicycle in a pedestrian
cross-over (mid-block) or at a crosswalk (intersection) |
140(6)
144(29) |
85*
85* |
| No passengers allowed on bike
built for one person |
178(2) | 85 |
| Not permitted to attach yourself
to another vehicle or streetcar for the purpose of “hitching a ride” |
178(4) | 35 |
| Must stop when requested by police
Must identify self when stopped by police |
218(1)
218(2) |
85
85 |
*Increased fines when committed in a community safety zone.