If you get a ticket as a cyclist

What are my rights?

I was ticketed for a cycling offence. Are my car insurance premiums going to be affected?
  • Yes
  • No

For any cyclist, getting a traffic ticket is a surefire way to ruin the day. If it happens to you, learn your rights and options to deal with the ticket.

What you should know

Work out the problem

Who can help

  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in June 2021
  • Time to read: 10 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Joel Zanatta, The Cycling Lawyer

Joel Zanatta

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