The Biking Lawyer

06/05/2026

We'll be offering FREE BIKE SAFETY CHECKS and giving out safety swag all weekend at !

Be sure to come see the Biking Lawyer team at our booth at Dundas and Gladstone!

06/01/2026

We have video of what appears to be multiple officers tackling, pinning down, and arresting a cyclist during a TPS stop sign trap on the Martin Goodman Trail this weekend.

Cyclist - "What did I do wrong?"

Cop - "You didn't stop."

If true, this is a grossly excessive use of force for a traffic infraction in an area that has a poorly placed stop sign and should be a yield. We call upon and Cllr to look into this.

Another video sees the same officers telling cyclists at another point in the day to move on and not record their ticketing.

We cannot have another summer of ineffectual and disproportionate anti-cyclist blitz' while motorists mow down pedestrians at intersections across Toronto.

05/29/2026

Last week we spoke to close to 200 e-bike delivery riders about their rights and responsiblities on the roadways. It was our second set of workshops attempting to address community safety concerns and hear from these riders about the issues they face. Super informative, super fun and super proud of our partners Toronto Bike Brigade, Rovélo Creative and Cycle Torontocletoronto and this initiative.

Education > Enforcement.

City of Toronto, Uber, Skip the Dishes, hit us up, we can help facilitate more workshops.

05/23/2026

The Toronto Bike Brigade needs riders. If you enjoy helping community members and orgs in need, come ride with us! We have many openings for people to come help us deliver food. Any capacity is welcome, from a backpack on a ride share to panniers on a Kona to a cargo bike, all are welcome and appreciated.nom riding help also appreciates!

www.bikebrigade.ca/get-involved

05/21/2026

Another great day talking to food delivery riders about their rights and responsibilities on the roads! With Cycle Toronto and Toronto Bike Brigade we're focusing on education over enforcement.

Our last workshop (for now) is today, May 21 at 427 Bloor W, 230pm registration.

05/20/2026

We're in Ottawa giving a know your rights workshop as part of Enviro Centre's Let's Bike Ottawa festivities. Thurs. June 11, 7pm at Rideau Rides! We'll be talking e-bike law, what to do in a crash and lots of fun Q&A:

Learn about the legal framework for electric micromobility in Ontario and Ottawa. Thu, Jun 11th, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

05/19/2026

We are really excited to give out more free delivery bags, free lights and free safety info this Weds/Thurs May 20 and 21 at 427 Bloor St. West.

If you're a gig worker and want to know about your rights and responsibilities on the road, come check us out. 2:30 registration, workshop starts at 3.

Collab with Cycle Toronto Bike Brigade and Rovélo Creative!

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05/16/2026

Our friends doing some fantastic work here w some albeit really upsetting but predictable news...check them out and the related Star article about speeding on Parkside after the premier removed speed cameras:

"This year has seen a 235 per cent increase in the number of vehicles travelling 60+ km/h compared to the same period last year, according to a new data analysis by Safe Parkside, a residents group that has been advocating for road safety improvements on Parkside Drive.

The speed limit on Parkside Drive is 40 km/h."

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/six-months-after-speed-cameras-removed-parkside-drive-sees-235-increase-in-speeders/article_4cc33ce4-3ac3-4630-b2fb-c4e75b273023.html

05/11/2026

Back at it again! On May 20 and 21, 2026, The Biking Lawyer LLP (lawyers for injured cyclists and e-bikers), Cycle Toronto and Bike Brigade will be handing out FREE delivery bags and bike lights to app-based delivery riders who attend a FREE Safe Cycling Session.

Session registration is at 2:30pm and event runs 3-4pm at 427 Bloor St. West, Trinity St. Paul's Church (near Bloor and Spadina). Session info:
- Rules of the road
- What to do if you’re involved in an accident on your e-bike
- Navigating police stops and ticketing
- Proof of app-based work is required (for example, showing your most recent order).

This initiative is a collaboration between Bike Brigade, Cycle Toronto, and Rovelo Creative. Our goal is to equip and educate as many working cyclists as possible, keeping everyone safe on the roads.

We have attached a digital poster for social media but if you would like printed posters or postcards or have questions please email: [email protected]

We are trying to promote education and not police enforcement: https://www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/the-e-bike-problem-education-over-enforcement