Bicycle Rules

Helmets are required for anyone operating an electric bicycle or power assisted bicycle. Helmets are recommended for all other bicycles.

All bicycles must have:

• brakes in working condition
• a horn or bell capable of making sound to alert others within 35 meters
• a headlamp, red tail lamp and reflector mounted on the rear of the bike if the bike is operated half an hour before sunrise and half an hour after sunset.

When operating a bicycle in Prince Albert, you must:

• ride as close as practical to the right hand curb except when approaching an intersection
• only ride two bikes side-by-side at a time
• not participate in any stunting and keep both hands on the handle bars at all times
• not carry a load that obstructs your vision or that hampers the safe operation of the bike

When riding a bike on a sidewalk, trail, shared-use pathway or park, you must:

• Comply with all traffic signs
• Operate the bike with due care and attention
• Yield to pedestrians
• Ride to the right of a sidewalk, trail or path, except when passing
• Sound a horn or bell prior to passing
• Travel at a reasonable rate of speed given the conditions of the area you are riding in.

Serial numbers are used to track bicycles and return them to owners if they are stolen. You must never:

• alter or remove the serial number from your bike; 
• operate or possess a bike where the serial number has been altered or removed.

For violations of the Bicycle Bylaw, an individual can be fined $100. 

Take a picture of your bike, keep a record of your receipt and the serial number. Things like the make, model, type and colour are all extremely useful when stolen property is recovered. You can also mark your bike in an area not visible to others to help you identify it later.

Protect your bike! Buy a good lock and make sure it’s secured at all times. It’s also a good idea to keep it secure even if it’s inside a garage or shed. Lock both the wheel and the frame. Wheels can easily be removed.

If your bike is stolen, make sure you file an online police report with a description and serial number. Each year, numerous recovered bikes are sold at auction because there is no police report and police cannot identify the rightful owners. You can report it online at www.papolice.ca or call (306) 953-4222.