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The fine for “dooring” cyclists in British Columbia is increasing next week.
From Monday, anyone who opens the door of a parked car when it is not reasonably safe to do so will be fined $368.
The fine is currently $81.
“It will help increase safety by making drivers more aware of how opening their car door unsafely can seriously injure an approaching cyclist,” the government explained.
“At the same time, a public education and awareness campaign is being launched.”
A higher proportion of people in BC commute using active transportation, including bikes, than anywhere else in Canada.
About 30% of school-aged children use active transportation, as well as 8% of university students.
Read more here: gov.bc.ca/active-transportation
For information about "Move. Commute. Connect.," BC's Active Transportation Strategy, head here: cleanbc.gov.bc.ca/active
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