Last evening in an informal meeting with Constable Todd Bennett of Belleville Police Services, a discussion was had about the education of cyclists and the relative safety of off road trails and cycling along major streets in Belleville. He mentioned to me the increasing incidences of motorists texting on a cell phone while driving with their phone held below the window glass to avoid detection. In many cases these unwary motorists wander to the side and hit the curbs or even wander into the centre of the road while their eyes are averted from driving. This behaviour is of particular danger to cyclists or pedestrians at the sides of the road.
Const Bennett was keen on having more cycling education for adults as well as youth at the Safety Village, and welcomes any measures that could improve safety for people of all ages, who choose to ride a bike to work, for recreation, and for fitness and shopping.
Dave Smith, Coordinator
Belleville Cyclists Advisory Committee.
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