Financial, physical risks of texting while cycling
The dangers of distracted driving are well known — but what distractions on a bike? Advocacy groups are warning riders about the monetary and physical hazards of texting while cycling. As Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports, Velo Quebec is adding its voice to those saying cut it out. More Videos 0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0% Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
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Seek Forward→Seek Backward←Captions On/OffcFullscreen/Exit FullscreenfMute/UnmutemSeek %0-9 Next UpGlobal News Peterborough Update 2: April 20, 2023 facebook twitter Email Link<div _="@=2746,dis=none"><div _="@=2747,dis=none,[@=2748]">https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/86f8d64c-3e02-11ee-ad75-0242ac110006/?jwsource=cl</div></div>https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/86f8d64c-3e02-11ee-ad75-0242ac110006/?jwsource=clCopied Embed<div _="@=2759,dis=none"><div _="@=2760,dis=none,[@=2761]"><iframe src="https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/9905909/" width="670" height="372" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen scrolling="no"></iframe></div></div><iframe src="https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/9905909/" width="670" height="372" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen scrolling="no"></iframe>Copied Live00:0000:0000:00 The dangers of distracted driving are well known but consider the two-wheel version.Cycling advocacy groups are warning riders about the financial and physical dangers of the illegal practice.“It’s forbidden by the Highway Safety Code very clearly because you cannot manage two tasks at the same time. When you’re driving you need your whole attention span to focus on the road,” Velo Quebec Spokesperson Magali Bebronne said.Fines for texting while riding your bike cost between $80 to $100, according to the province’s automobile insurance board known as the SAAQ.That’s compared to distracted driving behind the wheel which can cost motorists anywhere up to $600 plus five demerit points.“I think they are doing what they can but they aren’t doing enough,” Former police officer Andre Durocher said.Formerly part of the Montreal police road safety division, Durocher said the phenomenon […]
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