A bicycle is the smallest vehicle on the road. It is important, therefore, for cyclists to be visible, to ride predictably, to know how traffic works, and to communicate with other road users.
The City of Toronto has a number of ongoing safety campaigns to encourage awareness of cycling safety issues. The City also has the CAN-Bike Program, which offers courses to learn how to ride, or improve your cycling skills to ride more safely.
In Toronto, adults over the age of 18 are not required by law to wear a helmet. Children, and young adults (18 and under) are required by law to wear a helmet while cycling.