Dooring

• B.C. mayor captures near-dooring on his cycling helmet camera

  Richard Stewart says he was not hurt, just rattled and the driver apologized but he said the scary incident is a reminder for everyone as more and more bicycles hit the roads.

  Traffic

  Mar 21, 2024
  
• Hamilton police investigating ‘dooring’ incident that injured two cyclists

  Hamilton police have confirmed they're investigating an incident involving a pair of cyclists being injured after getting "doored" on Locke Street.

  Traffic

  May 3, 2023
  
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• Quebec to teach new drivers techniques to prevent potentially deadly ‘dooring’ incidents

  The province’s automobile insurance (SAAQ) says they are incorporating training into their practical exam.

  Education

  Sep 2, 2022
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• B.C. quadruples ‘dooring’ fine in bid to protect cyclists

  The collisions, which are nearly impossible for a cyclist to avoid, can result in serious injury or death.

  Crime

  Jul 23, 2020
• NSNDP introduces amendments to Motor Vehicle Act to improve cycling safety

  MLA Susan Leblanc brought forward proposed changes to the MVA in an effort to better protect cyclists from dangerous situations, such as dooring and the right-hook.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2018
• Public works committee to discuss motion on reducing cyclist ‘dooring’ in Toronto

  The motion calls on the province and the city's licensing department to take additional measures to reduce dooring collisions.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2017
• ‘Dooring’ of cyclists to be discussed at Halifax committee

  "Dooring", as it's best known, occurs when someone opens a car door in the path of a cyclist. 

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2017
• Cyclist taken to hospital in life-threatening condition after being ‘doored’ in downtown Toronto

  Police said the man, who is believed to be in his 20s, was travelling along Dundas Street West near Denison Avenue, east of Bathurst Street, just before 8:45 p.m. Wednesday when he crashed into a vehicle door.

  Traffic

  May 17, 2017
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• WATCH: Video shows cyclist doored by parked truck in Toronto bike lane

  Toronto cyclist Chelsea Mobishwash is seeking legal action a week after sustaining serious injuries from being doored by a parked delivery truck while riding on a bike lane in downtown Toronto.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2016
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• Drivers asked to stop ‘dooring’ to help cyclists

  One in seven bike crashes in Vancouver is caused by drivers opening their car doors into the path of cyclists.

  Mar 19, 2016