When sharing the road with cyclists, you must give them space when you pass and stay alert to their turning movements. The safest approach is to pass with at least 1 metre of clearance and continually watch for any turning actions by the cyclist. Slowing down, signaling clearly, and waiting for a safe gap ensures you won’t push them off course or into danger if they unexpectedly turn or drift. This combination specifically protects cyclists from being squeezed by a vehicle and accounts for their unpredictable moves. Passing as close as possible is unsafe because it leaves little room for error if the cyclist wobbles or changes direction. Honking can startle the cyclist and doesn’t substitute for safe distance and awareness. Providing the distance without watching for turns (or vice versa) isn’t enough to guarantee safety, so the rule that covers both aspects is the best guidance.

Exceeding a school zone speed limit by 16–30 km/h carries three demerit points. This reflects the added risk to children in school areas and the idea that speeding in these zones earns a higher penalty than smaller overages. The system uses points to show increasing severity, so a moderate overage in a school zone gets a middle-range penalty. Smaller overages would result in fewer points, while larger overages or other offences would bring more points. The goal is to deter driving too fast where children are present.

When entering a construction zone, the key is to slow down and proceed with heightened awareness. Signs will indicate the new speed limit, lane changes, and where to merge or stop, and following them helps you anticipate what’s ahead. Slowing down gives you more time to react to sudden stops, workers entering or moving near the roadway, and equipment operating close to or in your path. Stay focused, maintain extra distance from the vehicle in front, and watch for workers or machinery that may appear in or near your lane. Do not speed through or ignore the signs—this endangers people and can lead to higher fines and penalties. Unless directed otherwise by signs or traffic controllers, move through the zone cautiously and steadily rather than trying to rush through.

Parking near a crosswalk requires leaving a safe clearance so pedestrians can cross and drivers have a clear view of those crossing. The rule sets a minimum distance of five metres from the crosswalk edge. This ensures the crosswalk isn’t blocked and pedestrians aren’t forced to step out into traffic to reach the curb. If you park closer than five metres, you’re in a zone where visibility and safety are compromised. Distances like three metres are too close for safety and aren’t allowed, while seven and a half or ten metres are acceptable but simply exceed the minimum. The key point is to maintain at least five metres from the crosswalk.