Know the road rules for bicycles, or face fines

The recent public row between a cyclist hit when a taxi passenger opened the curbside car door shows the importance of knowing the rules of the road as they apply to cyclists.

The rules for cyclists are a bit different than vehicle drivers, and while motorists sometimes get frustrated by cyclists whizzing through traffic, there are rules aimed at protecting vulnerable cyclists.

Cyclists can face fines up to $2,200 if they break these road rules - similarly motorists are open to fines of up to $2,200 if they cause a hazard to a cyclist. So motorists should be aware that cyclists have rights - and never forget they are far more vulnerable to injury than those who sit inside a hunk of metal.