Cyclists And Cameras – An Important Layer Of Protection

Cyclists are entitled to their fair share of the roadway. Under S. 148(6.1) of the Highway Traffic Act, motorists overtaking cyclists must leave a distance of not less than one metre between themselves and the cyclist. However, motorists often fail to leave cyclists with enough space, which places cyclists in a dangerous position and is a common cause of collisions. In fact, the Canadian Automobile Association and Statistics Canada found that approximately 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured every year, with most collisions occurring during afternoon rush hour.

To combat the danger that cyclists face on the roadway, more and more cyclists are equipping their bicycles with cameras to catch and record unsafe drivers. While adding cameras to bicycles may be a more recent phenomenon, cars have been equipped with cameras, or "dash cams", for a while now. As footage recorded by "dash cams" becomes a regular feature in courtrooms, it is clear that cameras for bicycles