Cyclists are often unaware that while riding their bikes on the road, they have the same rights and duties as a driver of a vehicle. In particular, pursuant to section 158 of the Motor Vehicle Act, cyclists and drivers the vehicles are limited in their ability to pass a vehicle on the right-hand side, with certain exceptions, such as when the vehicle being overtaken is making a left turn or its driver has signaled his or her intention to make a left turn, when passing on a laned roadway, or when passing on a one-way street where room permits. Even with these exceptions, passing on the right cannot be made if it is “unsafe” to do so.
Read MoreThe short answer to this question is maybe. It all depends on the status of the parties involved in the car accident. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to workers who are disabled by an injury that occurs in the course of the worker’s employment. In that case, the injured worker would be entitled to claim benefits under the Workers Compensation Act.
Read MoreThe rules of how to drive a vehicle on the roads are contained in the legislation called the Motor Vehicle Act [1996] c. 318.
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