I am 69 years old. I cycle…

I am 69 years old. I cycle for health, for socializing and, often to raise funds for charities, like Princess Margaret Hospital's Ride to Conquer Cancer.

I do not use my bike for commuting but this legislation threatens my safety and the safety of all law-abiding cyclist in the province.

There is already a small percentage of drivers who believe bicycles have no right to be on the road. It is not unusual for these drivers to "buzz" me by passing dangerously close. Often this happens on quiet country roads where there is little or no traffic. This legislation, complete with its Orwellian gas-lighting title, serves only to confirm to the view of some car drivers that they 'own' the road and that cyclists are a nuisance at best, targets at worst. The message will only encourage those who hate cyclists and likely add to their number. This legislation puts a target on the backs of all cyclists, no matter where they are.

This government seems intent on taking care of its friends, while wasting money and time on bad ideas, rather than responding to real needs.