NotchJohnson

Also because it was in a parking lot it would not have been a traffic act(no fault). We called our insurance and they said that it was better to pay the damage ourselves because if you make too many claims the insurance company may cut you off. We have not made any claims since the ice storm of 98, but don't want to abuse of this policy either. The damage ended up costing around $350.00.

Talking about electric scooters or battery operate "moped", 2 years ago one of those in the parking lot at Walmart my wife was coming back to her car and one of them lost control and hit the passenger door and left a big dent in it. She asked the girl for her drivers license and proof of insurance and the girl told her that "No, I don't have to give you that" because first she didn't have a valid drivers license and second no insurance is needed with those things. The moral of the story is if you don't care about other people and want to do damage get yourself a scooter and ram into other peoples car. I made a search about that and it's true...I hope they change the law about that. Just venting...

I'm from a small town in Ontario not far from Ottawa and here the cyclists will ride on the street in the same direction as the traffic unless they are kids then they use the sidewalk like a pedestrian. I have no issue with them but like you said when I visit Ottawa for my fun time I have to be double vigilant because you never know when one will cut you off or slam in your side door. Are they allowed to text and ride their bikes at the same time? I don't think so...but some do. I agree with you on this GT !