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Sharing the road: diamond lanes
Knowing how and when to use diamond lanes increases safety for both cyclists and motorists. When driving on a route with diamond lanes, remember:
Who they’re for
Diamond lanes are dedicated to buses and cyclists.
When they’re in effect
Unless times are listed on the sign, the reserved lanes are in effect full time. If you’re travelling in a diamond lane during the designated times, you must turn right at the next intersection.
How to use them
When turning right onto a street with a diamond lane, turn as close as practical to the curb lane and then safely change lanes out of the diamond lane. When driving parallel to a diamond lane and you need to turn right, safely enter the diamond lane and turn right at the next intersection.
Knowing the rules will help to keep cyclists safe and transit buses on schedule. It’ll also save you from a minimum fine of $199.80 and two demerit points.
For more information, watch The 60-Second Driver on CTV, and check out the following on our website:
- You can access the 60-Second Driver video on Sharing the Road with Transit Buses directly
