Winnipeg by bike
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Cycling Rules
- Cyclists must ride on and obey the laws of the road.
- From 1/2 hour before sunset until 1/2 hour after sunrise bicycles must have a white front light and a red or amber rear light or reflector.
- Cyclists must use hand signals indicate a turn.
- Cyclists are prohibited from wearing earphones.
- Cyclists are prohibited from riding while intoxicated.
- Children riding in a bike-mounted baby seat must wear a helmet.
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Winnipeg is not a very cycle-friendly city. Winnipeg drivers can be very impatient, and bicycle theft is common.
There are some bicycle lanes in the city, denoted by diamond signs or diamond markings on the lane. They are often shared with buses.
Visit the City of Winnipeg Public Works Department's Active Transportation website for information on biking in Winnipeg, including maps and safety tips.
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