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            EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY LAW

 Effective October 1, 1995, all cyclists under the age of 18 years are required to wear a helmet
while riding or operating a bicycle, and the chin strap of the helmet must be securely fastened
under the chin (Highway Traffic Act 104.21).
Look for a bicycle helmet that has been tested for use when cycling. Check the label inside
the helmet to make sure it meets safety standards such as:
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Snell Memorial Foundation
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Equipment Required by Law for Bicycles
1. Helmet – Cyclists under 18 must wear a helmet. Helmets are strongly
recommended for cyclists over 18.
2. Lights and Reflectors –A white light mounted on front of your bike and a red
reflector on the back at night.
3. Bell or Horn
4. Reflective Tape – White reflective tape on the front forks, red reflective tape on
the rear stays.

 

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